2016 Volvo VNL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Volvo VNL, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2016 Volvo VNL. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle violently shook without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10849687, filed 2016-03, 39,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Volvo VNL. While driving at various speeds and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the contact felt an abnormal vibration in the wheels. The vehicle independently veered to the left, especially during inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brake drums were changed, but the remedy failed to repair the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred after the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10853489, filed 2016-04Related recalls
- 16V928000Dec 22, 2016Volvo 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…Covers: Volvo VNL 2013–2017, VNM 2013–2017
- 15V026000Jan 22, 2015Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 VNX and VNL trucks manufactured from May 20, 2014, through March 6, 2015…Covers: Volvo VNL 2015–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10251323Feb 16, 2024CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
- 10215277Jun 21, 2022DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10213514May 17, 2022Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
- 10209842Mar 16, 2022(Back Office Only) Volvo Chassis - VN Model - Front Brake Squeal - US14 And Newer
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Volvo VNL
7 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Volvo VNL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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