Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2003 Volvo S80.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems |
2003 Volvo S80 t6 - gm transmission noticed transmission shifting oddly but no codes. Codes came after climbing hill, took to Volvo dealer. Code (dtc) 0053 pressure switch lock up. Volvo says replace transmission. Software upgraded - did not fix. Declined. Transmission shifts oddly, car rev's and won't shift where it needs to causing trouble with acceleration and deceleration. There is a consistent problem with Volvo's early 90's gm transmissions.
The lovely gm transmission suddenly decided to not shift while going uphill. Pushing the accelerator just made the rpms go up and up while the car did nothing. Then a warning light. Transmission service then limp mode. And all I could do literally was go 5 mph then. It occurred as I was turning at a light. I did call my local Volvo dealer who kind of laughed about the price of a new transmission and told me that was all I could do.