Does the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck, the most recent reported on April 11, 2002 (Service brakes, air: antilock). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (2 complaints), followed by tires (2).

How many 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls and problems

2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls

Service brakes, air: antilock

NHTSA campaign 02V110000 · reported April 11, 2002 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC · 208 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix: 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.

Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 00V131003 · reported May 30, 2000 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC · 3 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen II transmission assemblies. Due to a software problem in the transmission assemblies, the transmission will select the wrong gear.
The risk: If an inappropriate gear is selected without the driver's knowledge, the vehicle will react differently than expected, possibly resulting in injury or crash.
The fix: Eaton is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering2
Tires2
Power train1
Suspension1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 26, 2011 · Tires
2000 VOLVO CONVENTIONAL. UNIT #1 WAS EASTBOUND IN FAR RIGHT LANE. UNIT #1 EXPERIENCED BLOW-OUT ON THE FORWARD DRIVE AXLE, TANDEM, ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAB, CAUSING DAMAGE TO FUEL TANK, FIBERGLASS BODY, AND MUD FLAP ASSEMBLY. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0401-90)

Aug 5, 2002 · Vehicle speed control
SAME COMPONENT FAILED AT 17291 MILES. BOTH UNITS WERE REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY BUT WHEN THEY FAIL THE GAS PEDAL IS INOPERATIVE AND THE SPEED DIMINISHES TO LESS THAN 10 MPH. THIS IS HAZARDOUS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. BESIDES THE SAFETY CONCERNS, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT REPLACEMENT OF AN EXPENSIVE PART EVERY YEAR.

Feb 28, 2002 · Steering
THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE 9 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. VIBRATION WAS FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL, BUT THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THE DEALER REPLACED TIRES AND PERFORMED WHEEL ALIGNMENT, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED.

Mar 19, 2001 · Power train · fire reported
THE RIGHT DRIVE AXLE TIRE BLEW OUT AND BEGAN TO SPARK, THE DRIVER PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM

Jul 19, 2000 · Steering
DRIVER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AXLE AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION INTO DITCH AND GUARDRAIL, POSSIBLE STEERING DEFECT (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).

Volvo Truck model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2000	2	5	1
2001	1	3	0
2002	0	2	1

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Questions

Does the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck, the most recent reported on April 11, 2002 (Service brakes, air: antilock). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck?: Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (2 complaints), followed by tires (2).
How many 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 26, 2011.