Volvo S80 transmission failure problems

Filed Sep 27, 2022 · Transmission · WA

The lovely GM transmission suddenly decided to not shift while going uphill. Pushing the accelerator just made the RPMs go up and up while the car did nothing. Then a warning light. Transmission service Then limp mode. And all I could do literally was go 5 mph then. It occurred as I was turning at a light. I did call my local volvo dealer who kind of laughed about the price of a new transmission and told me that was all I could do.

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Transmission · 122,000 miles · CA

1999 volvo s80 t6 transmission went completely out. Would not go forward or back. Towed in and said transmission needed to be replaced. Also mechanic said the cv shaft that connects the transmission to the spindle needed replaced after the transmission was replaced.

Filed Jan 2, 2011 · Brakes, Engine · 63,000 miles · CT

2002 volvo s80 transmission failed at 63,000 miles, replaced with new volvo transmission, lasted 2 years 1 month, volvo states 2 years is the warranty, so far we have 8900.00 in repairs to this car in the last 3 years,this car is a real lemon.

Filed Sep 30, 2010 · Transmission · 186,490 miles · NC

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.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Acceleration, Transmission · 109,000 miles · CA

2000 volvo s80. Transmission failure with only 109,000 miles. I have always done the required maintenance and service on the vehicle, which included a transmission flush in 2003. I had no prior warnings, no slipping, nothing. The transmission fluid is clean, at the level it is supposed to be at, no leaks, and no warning "check engine" or "transmission" lights came on. My mechanic said that due to the sudden failure with no warning, it is most likely something internal that just broke and that I have to get a new transmission.

Filed Jun 12, 2010 · Transmission · 129,000 miles · RI

2003 volvo s80 t6 - gm transmission noticed transmission shifting oddly but no codes. Codes came after climbing hill, took to volvo dealer. Code (dtc) 0053 pressure switch lock up. Volvo says replace transmission. Software upgraded - did not fix. Declined. Transmission shifts oddly, car rev's and won't shift where it needs to causing trouble with acceleration and deceleration. There is a consistent problem with volvo's early 90's gm transmissions.

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · CA

In the past month when I drive there is surging and hesitation. When I stop then accelerate there is no power, symptoms occurring more frequently and daily. I took it to dealer where I purchased the vehicle thinking it was a recall for the ems. Dealer says no codes came up it was ems problem that I need a new transmission. Metal in trans. Fluid. I purchased in oct. 2008 with 30 day warranty and it only has 79,000 miles.

Filed Aug 30, 2009 · Electrical, Transmission · 150,000 miles · CA

The cars automatic transmission will shift to the reverse position without giving any warning under the normal driving condition in its drive position. When it shifts to reverse by itself on the freeway I notice the nose of the car will drop lower and if my foot press on the gas paddle the car will act as braking and engine is making noise. I notice on the dashboard and shifter the gear sign indication is toggle in between 'd' and 'r', when I press on the gas paddle the sign will change to 'r' and as I release my foot off the gas paddle the sign will change back to 'd'. The car is completely out of control I almost got in a major accident, luckily I was trained on manual transmission for my driving lesson, so I put the car to 'n' and shift back to 'd' for the 1st 3 times I switch back to 'd' the gear indication sign is still show 'r' when I put to 'd' only on the 4th try its return back to normal condition. When all this happen I was claiming a hill on I-580 before I-680 junction just pass hayward, ca. Try to imaging driving at 65mph on a hill and transmission swift to reverse the car will drop from 65mph to 10mph very fast and the cars behind me almost crash into me. According to my mechanic the car suppose to switch to 'safe mode' and transmission should stay in 3rd gear. It is strange the car think its malfunction is normal and did not engage to 'safe mode'. My mechanic diagnoses the car and tells me the problem trace to a neutral switch (pnp switch) inside the transmission. And after contact nearest dealer fremont motor cars the parts department confirm that the pnp switch is build inside the transmission and would need a new transmission. The gm-sourced 4t65ev/gt transmissions usually show symptoms of failure by suddenly slipping while in gear. There has not been a recall for this issue, but the faults are widely known and documented. This car is still drivable it's not bad, if don't acted up. It still thinks it has no problem at all which is very dangers.

Filed Nov 10, 2008 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · IL

Last year my s80 volvo stalled on the highway due to an etm defect. Two days, I experienced another serious safety issue with the volvo. I was driving the car on a busy street. Suddenly, an electronic message came up indicating a problem with the air bag. Then two seconds later, a 'check engine message' came up. Within another minute another message indicated 'transmission service required urgently'. Then within two minutes the car went to a limp mode. They were cars behind me. It was a miracle that we were not involved in an accident. I searched the internet and found out that many people have experienced similar problems. I found many complaints online related to volvo sudden transmission failure. Some were even involved in accidents when their cars suddenly stopped. I am wondering whether the government had looked at this serious safety hazard. Volvo must be aware of the defect. I am very concerned that no one holds them accountable and that no recall has been made thus far to address this issue. I had the car towed to the nearest volvo garage. I was told that the transmission needs to be replaced. It will cost $5000 to fix the car. I called volvo north america to report the problem. They did not help.

Filed May 2, 2008 · Transmission · 163,000 miles · CA

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.