2001 Volvo Vnl64t problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Volvo Vnl64t model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (33)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-08-29 · CBR-2120 202308 · 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
Suspension 2023-08-14 · V728-005A 202308 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: barksdale leveling valve, leak test
Power Train 2023-07-24 · CBR-2112 202307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: programming failure - chassis with cummins engine and an allison transmission
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-08-29 · CBR-2201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine control module (ems) software (msw) information â august 2022; improvement list (change log) - us21+obd22 (13l vgt, tc) and us17+obd22 (11l) emissions
Power Train 2022-06-21 · KC-2112 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
programming failure - chassis with cummins engine and an allison transmission
Service Brakes, Air 2022-06-21 · KC-2119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc u012100 - lost communication with anti-lock brake system (abs) control module, no additional information
Showing the 6 most recent of 33 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2006-10-23 · Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection · 650,000 mi · 💥 crash“dt*: the contact stated while driving 68 mph on a dry 4 lane highway, the driver attempted to change lanes to the left, and there was no reaction from the steering. the steering wheel was able to be turned, but the vehicle did not respond at all. the brakes were applied, however the vehicle collided with another truck, and crossed into a grass me…”
2001-08-15 · Suspension“when purchasing vehicle, it experienced a bad thump in the front end, consumer states this was due to bad steer tires, consumer purchased new tires and had all 3 axles aligned, however tires still wear fast and front end still thumps slightly. *slc…”
2001-05-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline · 🔥 fire“consumer was in his home when the smoke dectector went off, consumer went outside and saw that vehicle was on fire, possibly engine related, fire originated from vehicle and spread through consumer's home, both the vehicle and home were destroyed. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.