2001 volvo s 80 t6 ex transmission failure. Based on personal research it appears that the 2001 volvos have a widespread problem with transmission failure. Transmissions were built by gm for volvo and transmission problems across the entire line for that year are extremely high. Is there or can there be an investigation of this problem. It appears to encompass the entire line for that year.
2001 Volvo S80: complete transmission failure
6 of the 164 complaints about the 2001 Volvo S80 describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
- 20032
- 20024
- 20016
- 20004
- 19994
What owners say
Re: volvo s80 t6 2001 have had engine surging for a while. Now the transmission failed with a major meltdown and damage. Always did frequent maintenance. Also had a catalytic converter go out. Must be a defect. Saw others with similar problems on line.
2001 volvo s80 t6 1. Failure vehicle speed control/electronic throttle control module 2. Transmission failure - gm transmission.
Dt: the battery was defect. The transmission failed. Three times while driving in heavy traffic the vehicle stalled. Each time the consumer was able to into a parking area. Two of the three time the dealer replaced the mass air detector the third time the problem was identified as the electronic throttle sensor. *ak
Bought this volvo brand new, have kept up with all service work. At 64,000 the transmission failed without any warning. Cost $4,000 to replace. The volvo dealership where I purchased this car refused to respond in anyway. The warranty had expired at 50,000. I felt that the dealer should have responded in some way. They told me they went to the volvo rep., but I have no way of knowing whether they did or not. This is my fifth volvo, purchased four from this dealer. This will be my last. They were uncooperative and unresponsive. They said the volvo guy had refused to even look at my vehicle.
Cooling system problem message displayed at 29,500 miles ...dealer found and replaced cracked hoses that caused coolant leak. Transmission service urgent message came up. Dealer replaced transmission valve body per volvo. Transmission failed again 36 hours later. Now in shop having complete transmission replaced at 31000 miles! Transmission problem occurred right after 30,000 mile service at volvo at cost of $600. I asked volvo for discount on extended warrantee... They refused saying if they did it for me they would have to do it for others.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Volvo: there is a software update
- Transmission control module (TCM) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms
- Transferring components during transmission replacement
- Subject regarding quality upgrade software developed for automatic transmission
- Subject regarding transmission sofware upgrade
- Service manager bulletin regarding transmission software upgrade
- Subject regarding service upgrade to ensure poper overall transmission shift function performance and / or...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Volvo S80 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2001 Volvo S80?
6 of 164 owner complaints about the 2001 Volvo S80 (4%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Volvo S80?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Volvo S80
Stalling 53Loss of power 23Check engine light 10Jerking 7Power steering loss 7Won't shift 6Sudden acceleration 6Hesitation 5
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