2000 Volvo V70: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 10, 2011 · Acceleration, Brakes · MN

Why aren't you doing anything about volvo building crap? They should be in jail. Etm - design was unacceptable from a day one. The etm is causing surging, stalling and many other symptoms. Once volvo started to replace some of them, they used new ones with exactly the same flawed design. Abs module - is known for causing loss of braking power, early brake pads wear and damaging transmission. Front brake calipers - rust on calipers is squeezing rubber boots around sliding pins. Damage to rotors, pads and wheel bearings. Front lights low beams - unacceptable light output. Front seat belts - are cutting into side trim and side trim is cutting into seat belts. Wind shield wipers - highest speed is useless in heavy rain. Cruise control - RPM surges while going 55mph and turning on the cruise control. Do something!

Filed May 2, 2006 · Brakes · 97,000 miles · GA

Abs control module failure. I was informed by two dealerships, north pointe volvo and dyer and dyer volvo, as well as volvo professional repair (all located in the atlanta ga area) that this was a common occurrence. Well I experienced this yesterday. The automobiles' ABS no longer is effective when this unit goes bad, leading to dangerous situations. It also leads to stalling, and shifting problems with the transmission which can lead to an accident, and almost caused me to have one yesterday. The part has to be replaced to the tune of nearly $1000.00 I can procure the old part from the service manager. I was informed this was a design flaw as heat causes the deterioration of this module due to its location near the engine.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Acceleration · 61,000 miles · NY

Dt: contact states has a 2000 volvo v-70 station wagon. Had to replace the electronic throttle module because the vehicle kept stalling. The ABS light and the electronic throttle module lights illuminated on the dashboard. The consumer stated after the vehicle was serviced the problem was corrected.*ak

Filed Oct 26, 2001 · Brakes · NY

I am filing this report because of the concern about a potential safety problem with the brakes. The problem is intermittent, has been taken back to the dealer five times, and cannot be resolved. Intermittently when applying the brakes there is a clicking sound and a strong vibration feeling on the brake pedal when braking. This clicking and vibration continues until the car comes to a full stop. Dealer states that this is the ABS and is normal for this car. I don't know if its really the ABS, but the problem happens at least 5-10 times per week under normal driving conditions when the ABS should not activate. This is unnerving for the driver and makes us feel unsafe. There are other complaints on your website with the same symptons, but where the car stalled or the brake pedal locked up. I'm concerned that my problem with turn into a more serious problem, but the dealer says that nothing is wrong. I've recently found out that the brake systems and ABS were redesigned in 2001 and this vibration and clicking problem was resolved in the redesign. Although the dealer now admits there is a problem, they say it cannot be fixed. As a result, I have a major safety concern and don't want to drive this car any longer. It's on lease and volvo refuses to terminate the lease.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Brakes · AZ

During braking, the ABS seems to randomly start functioning on its own, as it would during a panic stop, the brake pedal will pulsein unison with a moderate tapping sound emanating from below the rear seat, the brakes do not pulse physically, only the pedal pulse and the tapping occurs, the dealer was notified of the problem and consumer was informed that it was a normal function of the ABS, however the service manager agreed that there was a problem and that volvo was aware of it in a small number of other vehicles.