10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 9 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 691 miles
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Hitting bumps causes an intermittent chime and notification alerting me that the Antilock Breaking System and Electronic Breaking System need service. Both the ABS and traction control lights are illuminated. I contacted my local dealer and they indicated that this isn't an immediate safety concern and is due to an electrical issue for which they haven't solved. They quoted me $1,600 for the replacement of the Anti-Lock Brake System Module and Hydraulic Control Unit. After some online research, it seems that this is a common issue with many resulting in total brake failures. A potential brake system failure should be a recall for obvious reasons.
- Georgetown, TX, USA
ABS/HCU problem. Code C0020-01
- Ocoee, FL, USA
The issue with the Electronic Braking System and ABS has worsened. The two warning lamps are almost constantly on, or rapidly come on and go off rapidly. If I'm towing a trailer, all braking is lost momentarily - brake pedal to the floor - including the trailer brakes. The trailer brakes do not return until an ignition cycle, if the warning lamps stay off, that is. The dealer says no parts are available, but won't even take it in for troubleshooting or attempted repair. This truck scares me. This has been an issue for about two years and 20,000 miles.
- Acton, ME, USA
ABS pump motor control and anti-lock brake hydraulic unit is out again. first time replaced at dealer on 12/27/2019 second time8/10/2022 and now ABS light flashing again for about 3 weeks now with code c0020-01. This should be a recall it is very dangerous to be hauling heavy equipment with this reoccurring problem approximately every 20,000 miles or so.
- Nederland, TX, USA
The abs/traction control lights are coming back on again. The abs control module and the hydraulic control unit were replaced when the truck had 34,000 miles. Now it has close to 60,000 and it has started doing the same thing again. Talked to the dealer and they said it would be close to $2000 to do the repair this time since it isn't under warranty. I have seen many of this same problem in a lot of the ram or cummins forums and feel this is a known issue and should be recalled. You lose the abs and traction control when these are out but it is intermittent. Fortunately, I haven't had an accident from this so far but could very well see how it could cause an accident. When my traction control was out the truck fish tailed on a wet road.
- Irmo, SC, USA
Service Electronic Braking System and Service Antilock Braking System lights have been popping on the dash for the last two months nonstop at random times. Sometimes I can drive for hours and not see them, then other times they flicker on and off constantly. It-??s very frustrating as my truck has only 27000 miles for a 2018. I-??ve checked rear wheel sensors and found a tiny bit of metal shavings which from what I-??ve read could be wheel bearings but still don-??t know a for sure answer. I-??m about tired of chasing down this rabbit trail. What caused this was I was backing my trailer and I started to spin a little and the lights came on so I clicked into 4x4 and lights stayed on. I turned the truck off and thought nothing of it and next morning truck had no lights on that day. But ever since then I-??ve been plagued with them going on and off.
- Thrall , TX, USA
Service ABS brake system warning lights.the ABS unit was replaced 6-7-2022 at feldman Dodge when the lights came on at 15525 miles.now the lights are coming on again at 30000 miles this seems to be a known Ram problem.please advise [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Brownstown, MI, USA
ABS control module/pump very common problem with this year truck that Fiat/Stellantis needs to address.
- Moweaqua, IL, USA
Abs not functioning. Multiple online forums with complaints for faulty abs module and pump. Abs pump not working. Scanner will not communicate with abs. 2017-2018 Ram 2500 very common known issue.
- Lafargeville , NY, USA
Code C0020-01 appears and ABS service light appears - the vehicle is equipped with a defective and dangerous hydraulic control unit (HCU) module and anti-lock braking system (ABS) module. Anti-lock braking, traction control and speed (cruise) control are inoperable. Causing a safety concern
- Dunedin, FL, USA
The Hydraulic Control Unit Chrysler part number 68143491AA failed and been replaced previously on my vehicle. This causes the Anti-lock braking system and Traction control system to no longer function limiting function under wet or slippery conditions. This puts the driver and others at risk. The problem has been reproduced by my local dealer and the vehicle will be dropped off for evaluation again this week. The manufacturer has not evaluated the product. Abs and traction control lamps are intermittent when the issue occurs.
- Waxahachie, TX, USA
I have had the ABS/HCU replaced a year or two ago and now I-??ve got the same issue again today 8/30/2024. Code C0020. I have to wait to get it to the dealership after the long weekend and holiday on Monday so they can check it out. Lights flashing in the dash and cruise control is not working when this happens.
- Winterville , NC, USA
Abs traction control light
- Perry, GA, USA
ABS light and traction control light randomly come on while driving and sometimes apply the brakes without warning. Scanned for codes and was given a codes for an abs module failure. This seems to be a very common failure on these vehicles and should be addressed with a recall as it is very unsafe. I have almost been rear ended several times.
- Lynnfield, MA, USA
My 2018 Ram 2500 had a ABS/Traction Control warning light and I took it back to the dealer 01/12/21 and had the the HDC replaced. Mileage on the truck at that time was 16,220. Warranty covered the problem. Problem returned and took it back to the dealer 04/28/23. Mileage at that time was 24,824. Was told that it was no longer under warranty. Was told the part only had a two year warranty. The dealer didn't have the part at that time due to numerous problems with this system. Truck only has 29,022 miles at this time. I haven't had the part replaced and just have to listen to the warning chime continually sounding. Researching the internet reveals this problem is very common and should be a recall with the manufacturer fixing this known problem. I have the Dealer Service Documents.
- Mobile, AL, USA
Vehicle gives warning on the dash for ABS and anti skid off. Along with an audible warning. the warning on the dash states the anti lock brake system needs repaired. While this is active the cruise control does not work as well as the anti lock and anti skid system.
- Eagle River, AK, USA
error code c0020-01abs/hcu pump motor control. i am one of thousands with the problem of getting abs and traction control lights flashing on my dash of my truck. it takes away my abs brakes my cruise control and the trailer brakes. i use my truck to pull a large trailer which has forced me to stop using my truck and it is now useless to me.please help us all and force ram to recall and fix our problem. my truck is a 2018 2500 and has 18,000 miles on it. and now i can not use it.
- Canton, PA, USA
ABS /Traction Control warning chimes and lamps providing erratic behavior and constant noise/distraction. In doing some basic research, this is a known issue for these trucks.
- Rocky Mount, VA, USA
My ABS and HCU modules are both bad. Leaving me vulnerable to locking my brakes on wet roads. My traction control will not work because of this as well. This is unsafe.
- Ocean Springs , MS, USA
- Columbus, IN, USA