https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Volvo VNL. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:29 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1962516 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 10 MPH, after which the low coolant warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low on coolant. After refilling th https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1962517 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 10 MPH, after which the low coolant warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low on coolant. After refilling th https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#recall-23V900000-volvo-volvo-vnl-2020 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2020 VNL truck. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1889558 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The affected component is part of the exhaust aftertreatment system, also known as the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. These systems were implemented in nearly all Class 8 truck engines in the U.S. to meet 2010 emissions standards. The degradation could put the engines out of compliance with emissions standards. This is a very costly repair in excess of $10,000 in a truck with only 466 https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1877474 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL860. The contact stated that upon attempting to drain the driver’s side air tank, he noticed that the air tank flaring was loose. The service technician tightened the flaring. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that the screws of the visor light located outside the windshield were falling. The contact then noticed tha https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1877475 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL860. The contact stated that upon attempting to drain the driver’s side air tank, he noticed that the air tank flaring was loose. The service technician tightened the flaring. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that the screws of the visor light located outside the windshield were falling. The contact then noticed tha https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1875074 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Volvo VNL Truck. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was lunging forward and failed to properly respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no additional information provided. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; how https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1875083 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a Volvo 2018 VNL64 Commercial vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut down while driving at various speeds. There was no further information provided. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the high pressure fuel pump filter, the differential pressure sensor, the rear wire harness were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1875084 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a Volvo 2018 VNL64 Commercial vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut down while driving at various speeds. There was no further information provided. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the high pressure fuel pump filter, the differential pressure sensor, the rear wire harness were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1862884 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Volvo VNL. The contact stated that while approaching a stop, the clutch failed to disengage. The contact also stated that after decelerating, he depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle rolled back. The contact stated that the check warning light illuminated, indicating to check the transmission at the next stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagn https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1859821 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Our trucking business name is Fast Way Express LLC and this is a complaint against TEC Equipment Las Vegas (Volvo dealership) in regards to a new Volvo semi truck we purchased on 6/13/2022. After only 10,600 miles and 216 engine hours, all the electrical modules on the truck stopped working. I have pictures of all the warning or error messages on the dashboard. The truck has been in their repair s https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1799045 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Volvo VNL-860. The contact stated that her husband was driving at 65 MPH and towing a 53-foot trailer, and the steering wheel would overcompensate while making adjustment, left or right to stay centered in lane. The failure lead to constant steering adjustments. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1772956 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2019 Volvo Truck VNL. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that while the driver was driving approximately 50 mph when they noticed the rear axle smoking. They pulled to the side of the road where they attempted to detach the trailer. The smoke became an actual fire. The fire department was called and extingui https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1772957 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2019 Volvo Truck VNL. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that while the driver was driving approximately 50 mph when they noticed the rear axle smoking. They pulled to the side of the road where they attempted to detach the trailer. The smoke became an actual fire. The fire department was called and extingui https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1746811 Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT THE OWNER PROGRAMMED A 5 MINUTE IDLE SHUT OFF AND DID NOT PROVIDE ANYTHING FOR ME AS THE DRIVER TO STAY WARM AT NIGHT I WAS DRIVING DURING WINTER AND TRAVELING TO STATES LIKE WYOMING WHERE IT REACHED 23 DEGREES. HE HAS MANY THINGS NOT UP TO DOT REGULATIONS WITH HIS TRUCK, LOT OF THINGS ARE NOT WORKING AND DAMAGED. HE ALSO DIDN'T DO ANY TYPE OF A PRE EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST OR FOR ANY OF THE OTHER DRI https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1746812 Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT THE OWNER PROGRAMMED A 5 MINUTE IDLE SHUT OFF AND DID NOT PROVIDE ANYTHING FOR ME AS THE DRIVER TO STAY WARM AT NIGHT I WAS DRIVING DURING WINTER AND TRAVELING TO STATES LIKE WYOMING WHERE IT REACHED 23 DEGREES. HE HAS MANY THINGS NOT UP TO DOT REGULATIONS WITH HIS TRUCK, LOT OF THINGS ARE NOT WORKING AND DAMAGED. HE ALSO DIDN'T DO ANY TYPE OF A PRE EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST OR FOR ANY OF THE OTHER DRI https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1746813 Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT THE OWNER PROGRAMMED A 5 MINUTE IDLE SHUT OFF AND DID NOT PROVIDE ANYTHING FOR ME AS THE DRIVER TO STAY WARM AT NIGHT I WAS DRIVING DURING WINTER AND TRAVELING TO STATES LIKE WYOMING WHERE IT REACHED 23 DEGREES. HE HAS MANY THINGS NOT UP TO DOT REGULATIONS WITH HIS TRUCK, LOT OF THINGS ARE NOT WORKING AND DAMAGED. HE ALSO DIDN'T DO ANY TYPE OF A PRE EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST OR FOR ANY OF THE OTHER DRI https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1706346 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT VOLVO ENGINE INJECTOR AIR LEAK ON ANTIFREEZE AND VOLVO THEY NO ONE FIX DE INJECTOARE THEY ARE BAD https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1694305 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 VOLVO VNL TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLEEPER BUNK WINDOW DETACHED ON TOP HOWEVER, THE BOTTOM BRACKETS PREVENTED THE WINDOW FROM COMPLETELY DETACHING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. WESTFALL GMC TRUCK INC LOCATED AT 3915 RANDOLPH RD, RANDOLPH, MO 64161 (816) 455-7262, WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1692885 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 VOLVO TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL 45 DEGREES TO THE LEFT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. AS THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER SOME BUMPS IN THE ROAD, A THUMP COULD BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND UPON INSPECTION, SAW THAT THE U-BOLTS THAT SECURE THE FRONT AXEL TO THE RIGHT FR https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1690609 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OPERATES A 2019 VOLVO VNL 760. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE U-BOLTS USED TO CONNECT THE FRONT AXLES TO THE FRONT LEAF SPRINGS FAILED TO HOLD TENSION CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL ORIENTATION TO CHANGE AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL ORIENTATION WOULD AT TIMES BE AS MUCH AS 30 TO 45 DEGREES OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE TRUCK WAS T https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1690610 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OPERATES A 2019 VOLVO VNL 760. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE U-BOLTS USED TO CONNECT THE FRONT AXLES TO THE FRONT LEAF SPRINGS FAILED TO HOLD TENSION CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL ORIENTATION TO CHANGE AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL ORIENTATION WOULD AT TIMES BE AS MUCH AS 30 TO 45 DEGREES OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE TRUCK WAS T https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1676311 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT 2019 COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT UNEVEN WEARING OF THE FRONT TIRES THEY CHECKED ALIGNMENT THEN SAME COMPLAINT IN MARCH 2020 NO DEFECTS FIND THEN IN JULY 02 2020 I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF VIBRATION , AFTER INSPECTION THEY FOUND PLASTIC BUSHINGS FOR BOTH KINGPINS WORN OUT AND REPLACED AS WHOLE SETS. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT PREMATURE FAILURE COMPONENTS AT 300000 MILES DUE TO USE OF PLASTI https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1669778 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE HOOD BRACKET CUTS THROUGH THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK. THIS CAUSES THE HOOD TO ONLY BE SECURED WITH ONE BRACKET WHEN OPENING THE HOOD FOR DAILY INSPECTIONS. THE HOOD IS ONLY PARTIALLY SECURED WHEN OPERATING ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#recall-20V241000-volvo-volvo-vnl-2020 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1655232 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT ENGINE WORKING NOT PROPERLY AND SHAKING!!!ITS HAPPENED IN 2019 !!! NOW THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN!!! https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1655233 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT ENGINE WORKING NOT PROPERLY AND SHAKING!!!ITS HAPPENED IN 2019 !!! NOW THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN!!! https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1654432 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL WHEN COASTING DOWN HILL, OR WHEN YOU LET UP OFF THE ACCELERATOR. DOESN'T THE REGULATIONS STATE THAT ' THE VEHICLE SHALL BE OPERATED IN GEAR AT ALL TIMES, EXCEPT AS NECESSARY TO SHIFT OR STOP'? https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#recall-19V756000-volvo-volvo-vnl-2020 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering gear to loosen. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-vnl#complaint-1575963 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO VNL630. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ARRIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER WITH A REAR DRIVESHAFT THAT WAS NOT CALIBRATED. THE DRIVESHAFT WAS THREE TIMES OVER THE MAXIMUM SPECIFICATIONS WHERE THE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVESHAFT WERE ATTACHED. THE FAILURE IN MANUFACTURING CAUSED A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF VIBRATION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT ANY SPEED. CIT TRUC