2017 Volvo Trucks For Sale
Shop 2017 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks with D11 or D13 power and I-Shift, engineered for fuel economy, safety, corrosion resistance, and low tare weights.
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About 2017 Volvo Trucks
Model year 2017 sits at a sweet spot for Volvo on-road tractors, with the mature pre-2018 VNL and VNM platforms paired to GHG17-calibrated engines and the refined I-Shift automated manual. Common specs include VNL day cabs and mid to high-roof sleepers for linehaul, plus VNM regional setups where shorter bumper-to-back-of-cab dimensions matter. Volvo’s cab structure is steel with e-coat and seam sealing, windshield rake for aero, and well-damped cab mounts that reduce driver fatigue while protecting interior components over high mileage. Safety content was a Volvo focus, with electronic stability control standard on most tractors and available collision mitigation, lane departure warning, and disc brakes on all axles in many builds.
Powertrains center on the D11 and D13. Typical D11 ratings are 325 to 425 hp with up to 1550 lb ft for regional and weight-sensitive applications. The D13 runs 375 to 500 hp with 1450 to 1850 lb ft, including the D13 with turbo compounding that recovers exhaust energy for lower cruise rpm and measurable fuel savings. The I-Shift 12 speed is near universal in 2017 Volvos, with smooth low speed control, adaptive shift logic, and optional crawler gears for startability with heavy or off pavement work. Downspeeding was widely spec’d, often with 2.64 to 2.47 rears, which reduces engine frictional losses and noise; verify rear axle ratios and direct versus overdrive I-Shift to match your route and average gross weight. Volvo’s Adaptive Loading 6x2 can trim several hundred pounds of tare and improve fuel economy, but a conventional 6x4 with full locking diffs remains the traction benchmark in snow, steep grades, or sites with loose material.
Chassis and tare weight vary with wheelbase, sleeper size, and options. Aluminum wheels, hubs, air tanks, and crossmembers, plus a 6x2, can put a day cab in a very competitive weight class, while a 70 inch class sleeper with 6x4, APU, cabinets, and disc brakes will weigh more yet still support high payloads. Frame rails are high tensile steel with huck-bolted crossmembers for torsional rigidity, which protects driveline alignment and cab integrity over rough roads. Corrosion resistance is solid for this generation, with e-coated cabs, powder coated brackets, and good paint systems on the rails; in coastal or de-ice regions look for intact undercoating, clean wiring seals at bulkheads, and stainless or composite battery boxes and steps. Fifth wheel height and slider travel influence bridge and axle splits, so confirm dimensions against your trailer kingpin settings and target wheelbase.
Thermal integrity and driver environment are strengths. The sleepers are well insulated and the HVAC is robust, with optional battery based park coolers and diesel fired bunk heaters to reduce idle time. Predictive cruise control, branded I-See in many specs, helps the I-Shift manage grades for fuel economy while holding set speed within safe margins. By 2017 the aftertreatment package is mature, with reliable SCR dosing and extended DPF service intervals when run on correct low ash oil and DEF. Pre-purchase checks should include I-Shift clutch wear and software currency, DPF ash load history, EGR cooler and valve leakage tests, coolant quality, and axle seal condition. Properly maintained, a 2017 Volvo VNL or VNM delivers a balanced mix of fuel economy, quiet ride, active safety tech, corrosion protection, and competitive tare weight for both regional and long haul duty.
Powertrains center on the D11 and D13. Typical D11 ratings are 325 to 425 hp with up to 1550 lb ft for regional and weight-sensitive applications. The D13 runs 375 to 500 hp with 1450 to 1850 lb ft, including the D13 with turbo compounding that recovers exhaust energy for lower cruise rpm and measurable fuel savings. The I-Shift 12 speed is near universal in 2017 Volvos, with smooth low speed control, adaptive shift logic, and optional crawler gears for startability with heavy or off pavement work. Downspeeding was widely spec’d, often with 2.64 to 2.47 rears, which reduces engine frictional losses and noise; verify rear axle ratios and direct versus overdrive I-Shift to match your route and average gross weight. Volvo’s Adaptive Loading 6x2 can trim several hundred pounds of tare and improve fuel economy, but a conventional 6x4 with full locking diffs remains the traction benchmark in snow, steep grades, or sites with loose material.
Chassis and tare weight vary with wheelbase, sleeper size, and options. Aluminum wheels, hubs, air tanks, and crossmembers, plus a 6x2, can put a day cab in a very competitive weight class, while a 70 inch class sleeper with 6x4, APU, cabinets, and disc brakes will weigh more yet still support high payloads. Frame rails are high tensile steel with huck-bolted crossmembers for torsional rigidity, which protects driveline alignment and cab integrity over rough roads. Corrosion resistance is solid for this generation, with e-coated cabs, powder coated brackets, and good paint systems on the rails; in coastal or de-ice regions look for intact undercoating, clean wiring seals at bulkheads, and stainless or composite battery boxes and steps. Fifth wheel height and slider travel influence bridge and axle splits, so confirm dimensions against your trailer kingpin settings and target wheelbase.
Thermal integrity and driver environment are strengths. The sleepers are well insulated and the HVAC is robust, with optional battery based park coolers and diesel fired bunk heaters to reduce idle time. Predictive cruise control, branded I-See in many specs, helps the I-Shift manage grades for fuel economy while holding set speed within safe margins. By 2017 the aftertreatment package is mature, with reliable SCR dosing and extended DPF service intervals when run on correct low ash oil and DEF. Pre-purchase checks should include I-Shift clutch wear and software currency, DPF ash load history, EGR cooler and valve leakage tests, coolant quality, and axle seal condition. Properly maintained, a 2017 Volvo VNL or VNM delivers a balanced mix of fuel economy, quiet ride, active safety tech, corrosion protection, and competitive tare weight for both regional and long haul duty.