Service and repair manuals for 23 model years of the Volvo VNL, 2000 to 2022. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 12.1L · 10.5L · 14.9L I6 — turbocharged · 14.6L I6 — 893 cu in, turbocharged · 14.0L I6 — 855 cu in, turbocharged · 10.8L I6 — 661 cu in, turbocharged · 11.1L I6 — 677 cu in · 12.7L I6 — 774 cu in · 16.1L I6 — turbocharged · 12.8L · 10.8L I6 — turbocharged · 11.9L.
Federal safety record, all years: 120 recalls, 151 owner complaints and 2,010 technical service bulletins are logged for the VNL. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your VNL year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49.99 | 6 | 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 11.9L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2021 | $49.99 | 5 | 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 11.9L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2020 | $49.99 | 9 | 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 11.9L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2019 | $49.99 | 6 | 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 11.9L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2018 | $49.99 | 3 | 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 11.9L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2017 | $49.99 | 4 | 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 11.9L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2016 | $49.99 | 3 | 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 11.9L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2015 | $49.99 | 2 | 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 11.9L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2014 | $49.99 | 6 | 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 11.9L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2013 | $49.99 | 9 | 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 11.9L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2012 | $29.99 | 9 | 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2011 | $29.99 | 8 | 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2010 | $29.99 | 4 | 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2009 | $29.99 | 4 | 12.1L; 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2008 | $29.99 | 4 | 12.1L; 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2007 | $29.99 | 3 | 12.1L; 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6; 12.8L; 10.8L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2006 | $29.99 | 6 | 12.1L; 16.1L I6; 14.9L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2005 | $29.99 | 5 | 12.1L; 14.9L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2004 | $29.99 | 5 | 12.1L; 14.9L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2003 | $29.99 | 8 | 12.1L; 14.9L I6; 10.8L I6; 12.7L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2002 | $29.99 | 6 | 12.1L; 14.9L I6; 14.0L I6; 10.8L I6; 11.1L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2001 | $29.99 | 4 | 12.1L; 14.9L I6; 10.8L I6; 14.0L I6; 11.1L I6; 12.7L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
| 2000 | $29.99 | 1 | 12.1L; 10.5L; 14.9L I6; 14.6L I6; 14.0L I6; 10.8L I6; 11.1L I6; 12.7L I6 | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional | details → |
Related Volvo models: Volvo VNL 300 2016–2020 · Volvo VNL 400 2017–2020 · Volvo VNL 430 2015–2016 · Volvo VNL 630 2015–2016 · Volvo VNL 670 2015–2016 · Volvo VNL 740 2017–2020 · Volvo VNL 760 2017–2020 · Volvo VNL 860 2017–2020
02 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore VNL manual | $29.99–$49.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the VNL manual
Which VNL years does this manual cover?
Every year from 2000 to 2022 — 23 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Volvo VNL manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Volvo published for the VNL, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include VNL wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every VNL manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover VNL recalls?
120 recalls are on federal record across the 2000–2022 VNL, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Volvo dealers.
Why do some VNL years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 2000–2012 at $29.99, 2013–2022 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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