Injector trouble causing major engine failure.
The worst 2001 Volvo VN770 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Sleeper berth fires
PE01040
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Volvo VN770 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 VN770 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The truck had severe driveline vibration. Consumer states that the truck has been to the dealer seven times for the same problem without any satisfaction.
The moon roof in the sleeper has shattered twice, consumer states there is no evidence of impact by object. *yh the clutch leaks transmission fluid and water. *tt consumer states that the skylight blew out.
The consumer stated that the truck had a wiring harness problem under the dash. Also, the ABS, traction control, and check brakes at next stop lights illuminated on the dash. The dealer replaced the main wiring harness twice but the problem was not solved, consumer was informed harness needed replaced again.
Consumer had to replace air conditioning blower motor. *tt...
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Questions about the 2001 Volvo VN770
Is the 2001 Volvo VN770 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2001 Volvo VN770, close to a typical VN770 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Volvo VN770?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (2).
How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo VN770 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Volvo VN770 have the most electrical problems?
The Volvo VN770 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2000 (13 complaints) and 1999 (11 complaints).
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