Model year

2000 Volvo VN770

Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 27, 2000 to Feb 10, 2003.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints3311.0 times the median 2000 heavy truck
Severity index3.02000 heavy trucks average 8.9
First 24 months22Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2000 Volvo VN770 peaked in 2001, with 21 filed

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

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

64% of complaints about the 2000 Volvo VN770 name suspension

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

Suspension
21
Electrical system
13
Powertrain
10
Visibility and wipers
8
Structure
7
Engine and cooling
6
Equipment
5
Tires
5
Fuel system
3
Speed control
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 VN770

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 VN770

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.

33 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

  1. Filed Feb 10, 200345,000 milesMayfield, KYSuspension

    THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 565174
  2. Filed Feb 6, 2003Failure Feb 6, 2003Ironton, MOAutomatic transmission, Tires

    OWNER COMPLAINED THAT AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE - REBUILT AFTER 6 MONTHS. HEADLIGHTS "FLICKER", POOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND POOR WEAR ON STEER TIRES. ALIGNMENT GOOD - UNK REASON FOR POOR TIRE TREAD LIFE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10007125
  3. Filed Jan 8, 2003Summerville, SCElectrical system, Engine, Axle assembly

    EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE STALLING OUT. EXCESSIVE STEER AXLE TIRE WEAR. DASH LIGHTS CONSTANTLY INOPERATIVE. ALTERNATOR FAILS TO CHARGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AXLES MISALIGNED. *TT *NLM

    NHTSA complaint 10001567
  4. Filed May 30, 2002Waldoboro, MEElectrical system, Air conditioner, Recreational vehicle/trailer, Fuel system

    THERE WAS VIBRATION FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE EQUALIZER VALVE AND REAR SHOCKS BEING INOPERATIVE, THE CONSUMER STATES THE VIBRATION WAS GETTING WORSE AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR TANDEM SHOCKS. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 565923
  5. Filed May 30, 2002Failure Sep 1, 2001EL Paso, TXInterior/under dash, Electrical system, Air conditioner, Fuel systemFire

    VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SLC

    NHTSA complaint 565920
  6. Filed May 30, 2002Versailles, OHElectrical system, Diesel, Manual transmission

    VEHICLE HAS OIL COOLER BRACKET PROBLEMS. *JG

    NHTSA complaint 565653
  7. Filed May 30, 2002Wayne, MEManual transmission

    CONSUMER STATES THE TRANSMISSION HAS DIFFICULTY SHIFTING DOWNWARD IN LOW RANGES. THE TRANSMISSION FLASHES THE GEAR NUMBER AND DOES NOT ENGAGE UNLESS AT A COMPLETE STOP OF DURING ACCELERATION. TRANSMISSION WILL STICK IN VARIOUS GEARS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *TT

    NHTSA complaint 565372
  8. Filed May 30, 2002Toast, NCWiring, Engine, Suspension, Sun/moon roof assembly

    THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH FAILED. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 565355
  9. Filed May 28, 2002West Palm Beach, FLElectrical system, Seats, Structure, Tires

    WHEN CONSUMER TOOK THE OWNERSHIP OF TRUCK, THE WRONG TYPE OF TIRES CAME WITH VEHICLE, ALSO THE TIRES ARE STARTING TO CHUNK.*YD

    NHTSA complaint 565645
  10. Filed May 6, 2002Cicero, ILFrame and members

    CONSUMER IS COMPLAINING OF PROBLEMS WITH THE FIFTH WHEEL. *JG

    NHTSA complaint 565600
  11. Filed Feb 27, 2002Alexandria, VAGasoline, Clutch assembly, Front, Vehicle speed control

    THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. NLM

    NHTSA complaint 564453
  12. Filed Aug 20, 2001Franklin, WIFront, Windshield

    IN REGARDS TO THE HEAVY WEIGHT ON THE FRONT, CONSUMER COULD NOT SLIDE THE FIFTH WHEEL FORWARD, DEALER SAID THEY COULDN?T DO ANYTHING. *YD

    NHTSA complaint 565650
  13. Filed Aug 15, 2001Midlothian, VASuspension

    THE AIR BAG DUMP VAVE STUCK. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 565262
  14. Filed Aug 15, 2001Atlanta, INSuspension

    THE FRONT AXLE IS CONSTANTLY OVERWEIGHT, THE DEALER WANTS TO MOVE FUEL TANK BACK AND THE 5TH WHEEL BACK BEYOND THE CENTER. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 565234
  15. Filed Aug 15, 200137,000 milesHudson, COAlternator/generator/regulator, Turbo/supercharger, Front

    THE TURBO ENGINE FAILED AT 37,000 MILES. *YH THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR AND THE ALTERNATOR HAD GONE OUT. *SCC

    NHTSA complaint 565219
  16. Filed Aug 15, 2001Rancho Cucamonga, CASuspension

    CONSUMER STATES THIS IS THE VEHICLES SECOND SET OF TIRES, THERE IS AN ABNORMAL DISH ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 565214
  17. Filed Aug 15, 2001Decatur, TNInterior/under dash, Recreational vehicle/trailer, Air conditioner, Suspension

    CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY VOLVO THAT THE REASON THE WHEEL SEALS LEAK, IS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE USES HUB CAPS.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 565211
  18. Filed Aug 15, 2001Kennesaw, GASuspension

    CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING STARTED SHAKING AT 80,000, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VOLVO DEALER AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRUCK HAD AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT LEFT STEERING TIRE WAS WORN DOWN TO THE CORD ON THE INSIDE HALF, THE VEHICLE WAS THEN ALIGNED AND IT WAS FOUND THAT IT WAS 1 INCH OUT OF ALIGNMENT, ALSO THE CAMBER AND CASTOR WERE OUT.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 565208
  19. Filed Aug 15, 2001Alexandria, VAInterior/under dash, Gasoline, Manual transmission, Suspension

    CONSUMER STATES THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 565190
  20. Filed Aug 15, 2001Mechanicsburg, OHSuspension

    POSSIBLE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CAUSING VIBRATION. *TT

    NHTSA complaint 565124
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

32 manufacturer communications cover this model year

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

  • V728-005A 202308 Aug 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
  • CBR-2120 202308 Aug 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
  • CBR-2112 202307 Jul 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
  • 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
  • K24113935 Nov 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA)
  • FSB 293-024 Jul 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.