Model year

2000 Volvo 770

Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 18, 2000 to Sep 20, 2002.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints3511.7 times the median 2000 heavy truck
Severity index8.62000 heavy trucks average 8.9
First 24 months21Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2000 Volvo 770 peaked in 2001, with 16 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0510152020001620032006200920122015201820212026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

49% of complaints about the 2000 Volvo 770 name suspension

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Suspension
17
Electrical system
9
Powertrain
8
Engine and cooling
6
Brakes
6
Structure
6
Visibility and wipers
4
Steering
3
Speed control
3
Lighting
2
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2000 Volvo 770

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2000 Volvo 770

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

35 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

  1. Filed Sep 20, 2002Portland, ORService brakes, Air, Gear box (other than rack and pinion), Power assist system

    VEHICLE HAD GEAR BOX REPLACED DUE TO LEAK. ALSO, THE DRAG LINK WAS REPLACED DUE TO NOISE. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 567544
  2. Filed Aug 13, 2002Failure Mar 12, 2000Pied, SCU-bolt, Leaf spring to axle

    U BOLTS CAME LOSE, LOST THE SPACERS OFF OF THE LEAF SPRINGS ON DRIVER'S SIDE, ALMOST LOST FRONT END OF VEHICLE. WHICH IS CAUSING THE ALIGNMENT TO BE OFF, CANNOT FIX.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 8016134
  3. Filed Jun 25, 2002Stedman, NCSuspension

    THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PREMATURE ATEER AXLE TIRE WEAR, CUPPING AND SEVERE FRONT END VIBRATION. *MJ

    NHTSA complaint 566253
  4. Filed Jun 25, 2002Stedman, NCSuspension

    THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED PREMATURE STEER AXLE TIRE WEAR WHICH IS CAUSING SEVERE FRONT END VIBRATION. *MJ

    NHTSA complaint 566250
  5. Filed Jun 6, 2002Lenexa, KSElectrical system, Engine, Gasoline, Manual transmission

    THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED.*YD THE BRAKES SQUEAKED, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RACED WHEN THE TRUCK WAS IN NEUTRAL, THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED IN AND OUT OF GEAR, THE GAUGES ON THE LCD DISPLAY WERE ACTING ERRACTICALLY.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 565615
  6. Filed Jun 6, 2002Jackson, TNElectrical system, Rearview mirrors/devices

    VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING LIFEGUARD SYSTEM PROBLEMS. THIS FEATURE WILL SHUT DOWN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WHEN IT SENSES THE DRAW ON THE BATTERIES AND THE VOLTAGE LEFT IN THE BATTERIES, CONSUMER STATES HE HAS PUT NEW BATTERIES IN AND VOLVO HAS REPLACED AN ALTERNATOR. *YD

    NHTSA complaint 565373
  7. Filed May 30, 2002Wister, OKSuspension

    THE U BOLTS ON THE DRIVE AXLES ARE UNDERSIZED AND FAIL PREMATURELY. THE FRONT AXLE OF THE VEHICLE IS HEAVY CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOW MADE KITS FOR U BOLTS REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE DEFECT, CONSUMER WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE TIRES HAD NEVER BEEN BALANCED WHICH WAS ALSO CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.*YH

    NHTSA complaint 565925
  8. Filed May 30, 2002Edgemont, SDSuspension

    CONSUMER STATES TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING WEAR AT 60000 MILES AND LESS, TANKS WERE SET BACK, HOWEVER VIBRATION IS STILL OCCURRING ON FRONT, SHAKING THE COMPUTER OUT OF THE DASH. *SLC

    NHTSA complaint 565922
  9. Filed May 30, 2002Goodman, MSAir conditioner, Manual transmission, Service brakes, Air

    WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES HARD, THE TRUCK MAKES A LOUD NOISE. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 565895
  10. Filed May 9, 2002Peoria, AZFuel system, Delivery, Manual transmission

    CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE HAS HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 565629
  11. Filed May 7, 2002Chino Hills, CAVehicle speed control

    VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SURGING PROBLEMS, CONSUMER BELIEVE IT?S BECAUSE A LOOSE GROUND STRAP IS ON THE FOOT THROTTLE PEDAL. *YD

    NHTSA complaint 565607
  12. Filed May 7, 2002Union City, TNInterior lighting

    THE TRUCK HAD DASH LIGHT PROBLEMS. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 565572
  13. Filed May 6, 2002Hawarden, IAElectrical system

    EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, THE ALTERNATOR WHICH WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE POWER INVERTER WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AS WELL. *JG

    NHTSA complaint 565592
  14. Filed Jan 25, 2002Alexandria, VAGasoline, Clutch assembly, Suspension

    VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE STEER TIRE WEAR AT 80,000 MILES, MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT

    NHTSA complaint 564132
  15. Filed Aug 17, 2001Failure Jul 1, 1999Mechanicsburg, OHFront

    TRUCK HAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS HAD 8 SETS OF STEER TIRES. CONSUMERS TRUCK IS STILL VIBRATING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 894612
  16. Filed Aug 15, 2001Miami Shores, FLSuspension

    VEHICLE IS CONSTANLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *JG

    NHTSA complaint 565242
  17. Filed Aug 15, 2001Canada, 00Diesel, Interior lighting, Connection, Suspension

    CONSUMER STATED TRUCK EXPERIENCED SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND STEER TIRE WEAR.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 565241
  18. Filed Aug 15, 2001Paige, TXElectrical system

    CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH AND STEREO EQUIPMENT DUE TO A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS, THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.*SLC

    NHTSA complaint 565222
  19. Filed Aug 15, 2001O'fallon, ILElectrical system, Diesel, Structure, Vehicle speed control

    CONSUMER STATES THE TRUCK IS BLOWING FUEL, INTERMITTENTLY LOSING POWER.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 565213
  20. Filed Aug 15, 2001N LAS Vegas, NVSuspension

    THE VEHICLE HAS NO STABILITY WHETHER BOBTAIL OR WITH A HEAVY LOAD DUE TO SUSPENSION PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS SO SLOPPY IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 565196
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

4 NHTSA investigations on file

  • EA02021 Engineering analysis, Suspension
    FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAK
    Opened Sep 6, 2002, closed Nov 6, 2003
  • PE01042 Preliminary evaluation, Steering
    STEERING AXLE U-BOLT
    Opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Sep 6, 2002
  • PE01041 Preliminary evaluation, Steering
    STEERING GEARBOX OR U-JOINT
    Opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Jun 14, 2002
  • PE01040 Preliminary evaluation, Electrical system
    SLEEPER BERTH FIRES
    Opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Mar 26, 2002
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

28 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • KC-435 Jun 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
  • KC-2174 Jun 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
  • KC-2028 Jun 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
  • KC-2107 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
  • KC-2112 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
  • KC-2116 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
  • KC-2119 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
  • KC-2143 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    (Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
  • KC-2165 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
  • KC-2171 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
  • KC-405 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
  • KC-732 Jun 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
  • KC-2107 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
  • KC-726 May 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
  • SNV22-003 May 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Diagnostic Process
  • KC-636 May 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
  • KC-639 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
  • KC-640 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
  • KC-642 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
  • KC-647 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
  • KC-649 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
  • KC-650 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
  • KC-660 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
  • Service Manager Feb 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
  • 356EN01 Feb 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
  • KC-784 Mar 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
  • KC-392 Jan 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
  • FSB 293-024 Jul 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.