2016 Volvo VNL Service and Repair Manual

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2016 Volvo VNL service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional
  • Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional

Engines covered

  • 16.1L 984Cu. In. l6 DIESEL Turbocharged
  • 14.9L 912Cu. In. l6 DIESEL Turbocharged
  • 12.8L 780Cu. In. 6 DIESEL
  • 11.9L 726Cu. In. 6 CNG
  • 10.8L 661Cu. In. l6 DIESEL Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 Volvo VNL Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V92800022/12/2016Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling th

Consequence

If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module and replace the air

NHTSA #16V09500019/02/2016Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactur

Consequence

Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increa

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began

NHTSA #16V09700017/02/2016Component: STEERING

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. The trucks may have been manufactured wit

Consequence

Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicl

Remedy

Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is

TSB #10251319

CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.

TSB #10251323

CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)

TSB #10251325

CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.

TSB #10251317

CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer

TSB #10249569

CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement

TSB #10248063

CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.

TSB #10248086

Emissions Campaign: Volvo has determined that certain 2014 -2018 model year VN, VHD, and VAH Vehicles require a replacement Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) along with updated software.

TSB #10244825

CBR: Vehicle Speed Factor (K-Factor) Programming - Speed Factor Value Incorrect When Calculated In Premium Tech Tool (PTT); Speedometer Reading Incorrectly Following A Change To Vehicle Speed Factor - US17+OBD16 And Newer Emissions, Common

Showing the 8 most recent of 202 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20190331Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported

FRONT WHEELS LOOSE FROM FACTOR AND DEALER DIDN'T CHECK, TIRES PSI 1/2 WHAT SHOULD BEEN , DRIVE SHAFT OUT OF PHASE . DAMAGE THE TRUCK MORE .I KNOW OF ABOUT 20 OF THESE TRUCK WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT PROBL

20190331Component: WHEELSCrash reported

FRONT WHEELS LOOSE FROM FACTOR AND DEALER DIDN'T CHECK, TIRES PSI 1/2 WHAT SHOULD BEEN , DRIVE SHAFT OUT OF PHASE . DAMAGE THE TRUCK MORE .I KNOW OF ABOUT 20 OF THESE TRUCK WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT PROBL

20190328Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported

VOLVO AND MACK DRIVE SHAFT OUT OF PHASE. I SHOWED MY DR. MY VIDEO OF MY TRUCK SHAKING. HE SAID YOU MIT AS WILL BE D W I

20190618Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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 MAXI

20180822Component: POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO VNL SEMI-TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. A SERIES OF INDEPENDENT MECHANICS CONFIRMED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT WAS LOOSE WITHIN THE

Showing the 5 most serious of 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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