Consumer states that slack from transmission was getting worse.
The worst 2001 Volvo VN610 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break
Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year.
EA02021
Sleeper berth fires
PE01040
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Volvo VN610 33
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models
- Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- CBR: Programming Failure
- Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information – August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log)
- Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For...
- (Back Office)
- DTC U012100
- Programming Failure
- AMT Control Housing Bench Testing
- Volvo Chassis
What 2001 Volvo VN610 owners say
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Questions about the 2001 Volvo VN610
Is the 2001 Volvo VN610 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Volvo VN610, close to a typical VN610 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Volvo VN610?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo VN610 have?
No recalls on record.
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