Severe vibration driveline.
The worst 2001 Volvo Truck problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (ABS) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer ABS whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. Owner notification began april 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.
Recall number 02V110000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Volvo Truck 44
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information – August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log)
- New Trim Codes May Need To Be Reprogrammed Following Engine Replacement With 7/8 Reman Or Complete (Engine...
- Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE
- 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
- Volvo Chassis
What 2001 Volvo Truck owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicles oil cooler blew on two occasions causing transmission to be rebuilt.
(vehicle model: 770),windshield started a small crack in the right corner resulting in replacement. Also when attempting to stop the vehicle, the vehicle pulled hard to the left causing consumer to run into the back of the vehicle ahead.
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Questions about the 2001 Volvo Truck
Is the 2001 Volvo Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Volvo Truck, close to a typical Volvo Truck model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Volvo Truck?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo Truck have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, air.
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