2000 Volvo VN770
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Owner complaints
33 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Tires
Owner complained that autoshift transmission has failed twice - rebuilt after 6 months. headlights "flicker", poor electrical contacts. excessive vibration and poor wear on steer tires. alignment good - unk reason for poor tire tread life. [Xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Suspension
The vehicle experienced premature steer tire wear.*jb
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Axle assembly
Experiencing numerous problems with engine stalling out. excessive steer axle tire wear. dash lights constantly inoperative. alternator fails to charge electrical system. axles misaligned. *tt *nlm
- Power train › Manual transmission
Consumer states the transmission has difficulty shifting downward in low ranges. the transmission flashes the gear number and does not engage unless at a complete stop of during acceleration. transmission will stick in various gears without any warning. *tt
- Electrical system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Suspension · Vehicle speed control
The starter failed and was replaced, also the vehicle came with the wrong harness for satelite.*yh
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train › Manual transmission · Structure · Suspension · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
Vehicle IS experiencing transmission problems. *slc
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel · Power train › Manual transmission
Vehicle has oil cooler bracket problems. *jg
- Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Suspension · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly · Visibility › Windshield
The wiring harness under the dash failed. *yh
- Suspension › Front · Visibility › Windshield
In regards to the heavy weight on the front, consumer could not slide the fifth wheel forward, dealer said they couldn?t do anything. *yd
- Electrical system · Seats · Structure · Tires · Unknown or other · Visibility › Glass, side/rear
When consumer took the ownership of truck, the wrong type of tires came with vehicle, also the tires are starting to chunk.*yd
- Structure › Frame and members
Consumer IS complaining of problems with the fifth wheel. *jg
- Suspension
The air bag dump vave stuck. *yh
- Suspension
The front axle IS constantly overweight, the dealer wants to move fuel tank back and the 5TH wheel back beyond the center. *yh
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger · Suspension › Front
The turbo engine failed at 37,000 miles. *yh the consumer also experienced abnormal tire wear and the alternator had gone out. *scc
- Suspension
Consumer states this IS the vehicles second set of tires, there IS an abnormal dish on the right front tire.*jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer · Suspension · Visibility › Windshield · Wheels
Consumer was informed by volvo that the reason the wheel seals leak, IS because the vehicle uses hub caps.*jb
- Suspension
Consumer stated the steering started shaking at 80,000, vehicle was taken to volvo dealer and consumer was informed that the truck had an alignment problem, it was determined that the front left steering tire was worn down to the cord on the inside half, the vehicle was then aligned and it was found that it was 1 inch out of alignment, also the camber and castor were out.*jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Manual transmission · Suspension
Consumer states there have been problems with the transmission clutch.*jb
- Suspension
Possible suspension problems causing vibration. *tt
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Air conditioner condenser had a hole which was never welded at the factory, repaired at owner's expense. *tt...*ak
- Fuel system, other · Power train › Axle assembly · Service brakes, air › Antilock · Steering · Structure › Body › Hood · Visibility › Windshield
Consumer states the right front ABS failed. *yd
- Suspension
Consumer stated volvo moved the tanks back 18 inches to take the weight off the front axle, now the tanks get covered with road dirt and mud on the catwalk, volvo replaced the front wheels and tires with 11r22.5 to cut down on the weight, however the front of the vehicle was still too heavy.*jb
- Electrical system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Suspension · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The vehicle shocks were bad and caused tire wear. the dash shorted out and the speedometer reads incorrectly. the lug nuts constantly come off the wheel. the consumer received a recall on the a/c system but has been unable to find a dealership willing to make the repairs. *tt *nlm
- Power train › Manual transmission · Suspension
The truck makes shudder noise during deacceleration at speeds of 55 mph or more.*yh
- Suspension
Consumer states that one of the drag lenghts failed and the u-bolts broke. *tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10241906TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10241904CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
- 10240244CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215308Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
- 10215306Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10215283AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
- 10215282DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10215281Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215279NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215277DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10215276(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
- 10215271DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215270Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
- 10215265Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
- 10215263Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
- 10213631DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10213604Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
- 10213526The Diagnostic Process
- 10213519Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
- 10213518Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
- 10213516Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
- 10213514Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
- 10213510Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
- 10213509Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
- 10213508Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
- 10213507Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10209840Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- 10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
- 10169008Volvo Chassis - Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA)
- 10126659Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor
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