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1994 Volvo Truck problems

The most common problem on the 1994 Volvo Truck is suspension. It has 1.7 times the complaints of a typical Volvo Truck model year.

Typical year1.7x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
39
Worst area
Suspension

The worst 1994 Volvo Truck problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Suspension
    3
  • Airbags
    1
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Suspension
    3
  • Airbags
    1
  • Engine
    1

Recalls 1

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported April 13, 1999 · 382 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks assembled by either volvo gm heavy truck corporation or volvo trucks north america, inc., and with a 2,100 RPM detroit series 60 engine, and a 32 inch, 8 blade kysor engine cooling fan. The blades may separate from the engine cooling fan assembly during fan operation and full engine RPM.
Risk
This condition poses a hazard to anyone working or standing in the area of the engine cooling fan without warning when the hood is open.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan.

Recall number 99V078000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Volvo Truck 39

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 1994 Volvo Truck owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 18, 2005 · Airbags · 173,000 miles · CA

Dt: the air bags deployed while parked. No collision occurred.

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Engine · OH · fire

*ohio traffic crash report* the vehicle caught on fire as consumer exited a toll booth. Possible engine malfunction. Vehicle was a semi truck and trailer. *jg

Filed May 7, 2002 · Suspension · OH

Gmc white volvo 1994 - rear axle center bolts broke, king pins and spring housing worn out; front tires wear prematurely, approximately 50,000 miles on average of rear axle wearing.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Suspension · OK

Consumer states that the vehicle pulls to the right and has a shimmy, even after front-end work and numerous alignments and balancing vehicle is still experiencing the problem.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Suspension · MO

Consumer is writing on behalf of driver who stated while driving the left front spring hanger bolts sheared off resulting in a roll over, it is possible driver fell asleep at wheel, vehicle was totaled and driver was not injured, vehicle is a volvo whitegmc 1994. *tt

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Questions about the 1994 Volvo Truck

Is the 1994 Volvo Truck reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1994 Volvo Truck, 1.7 times a typical Volvo Truck model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Volvo Truck?

Suspension, with 3 complaints. Next is airbags (1).

How many recalls does the 1994 Volvo Truck have?

1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.

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