Dt*: the contact stated while turning or driving on an unleveled road, there was a metal grinding noise coming from the front suspension. This caused the vehicle to hit a curb and the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was pushed to the cotnact's residence, where it has been parked.
2000 Volvo S40: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 122 complaints about the 2000 Volvo S40 describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
- 20061
- 20051
- 20021
- 20014
- 20005
What owners say
A slight squeaking or squealing noise could be heard from under the hood of the car, no visible defects apon inspection. The sound was the water pump failing. As I was taking the car to the mechanic the water pump failed (ceased) and caused the belt driving the water pump to snap. The water pump was driven by the timing belt. I am told that when the timing belt snaps that serious damage occurs to the engine. I cannot understand why a failure of such an ordinary part can cause such damage. Volvo stated that the repairs can run from 3-6 thousand dollars. I had to have the car towed, ferried and towed again to get to the closet dealer.
Rear brakes on the vehicle will wear out every 12000 miles, there is extended stopping distance. Also, a squeaking noise when applying brakes. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
When applying brakes they would make a grinding noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and had to have brakes repaired. This was third time.
After 3 months, brakes felt rough, hard, and developed noise when going slow, then constant squeak.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.
- Risk
- This could result in loss of power assist and an increase in needed brake pedal force, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pump with a new and improved version and move the pump to a new location. Owner notification began on march 15, 2004. Owners should contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 03V474000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Volvo S40 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2000 Volvo S40?
5 of 122 owner complaints about the 2000 Volvo S40 (4%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Volvo S40?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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