2000 Volvo VN770 power train problems

What owners report

• “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…”

  filed Feb 12, 2003

• “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”

  filed Jan 8, 2003

• “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”

  filed Jun 27, 2002

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

• 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…

  KC-405 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 21, 2022

• AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures

  KC-2028 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2022

• Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion

  KC-435 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2022

Power Train problems in other VN770 years

Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Volvo VN770