10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
14 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
730 miles

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problem #250

Nov 012022

2500

  • miles
-??SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM-?? and -??SERVICE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM-?? lights come on and off repeatedly.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #249

Feb 202023

2500

  • miles
ABS / HCU System Failed. My safety was directly impacted. I was driving 70MPH on the expressway and had a SUDDEN deceleration, which nearly caused a rear-impact collision. Various warnings and lights on the dash lit up with "Service Electronic Braking System". When the ABS / HCU system has an issue, it deactivates the cruise control, ABS System, traction control, and parking detection system. The dealer is able to verify the issue. I have taken the truck to the dealer, who is reporting a part shortage and multi-month backorder for the part. This is a huge safety issue, and could have killed me and my children. This should become an immediate recall since it directly impacts the safety features of the vehicle as well as the cruise control system, which may suddenly deactivate and cause sudden deceleration. Various warning lamps display. BRAKE, ABS, Traction CONTROL.

- St. Clair, MI, USA

problem #248

Feb 202023

2500

  • miles
Having problems with my ABS Module antilock brakes system, took my truck to Dealership, and there respond was this part was in back order and no recall, its being 5 months.my issue is for the Safety of my Family and myself on the Road, I dont want to have and accident and get somebody Hurt or worse, and my family Im very concern of Driving this truck every day. need MFG to correct this PROBLEM.

- Pasadena, TX, USA

problem #247

Oct 102022

2500

  • miles
My ABS and traction control lights came on my dash. It gave a message to service electronic brakes. The lights would come on, followed by an audible ding. Then it would go off, again with an audible ding. On, and off, on and off again. Sometimes it will stay on, some times it-??s intermittent. It happens under all conditions, start up/running at temp, bumps/level roads, during braking/driving at speeds, and in wet/dry roads. The only performance issues I-??ve clearly noticed is the traction control not working on wet grass. I-??ve had to use four wheel drive to get out of the situation. I-??m questioning the safety of my vehicle at this point. I have been researching and see that this is a highly discussed issue and a known issue, and has parts availability issues. I saw where NHTSA had opened an investigation, so I wanted to report that it is also a problem for me. I plan on contacting the dealership this week.

- Monroe, NC, USA

problem #246

Oct 202022

2500

  • miles
Vehicle was repaired once under warranty for the ABS and Traction Control Light coming on and off consistently. Approximately 25000 miles later the truck started doing this same thing again. ABS and Traction Control Light will consistently come on and off over and over. Will happen when I brake, accelerate or let off accelerator, and on bumpy roads. Sometimes it comes on while on the interstate with cruise control activated causing the vehicle to come out of cruise control. Dealer states it is a common problem and my parts have been on back order since October of 2022, It is now February 19 2023. Dealer states it is a 1400 dollar repair.

- Huntsville, TX, USA

problem #245

Dec 222022

2500

  • miles
The ABS/HCU control unit failed at 16000 miles and was replaced. At 30000 miles, the same part has failed again. The parts for repair are not available at this time. Hopefully an upgraded part is being designed to fix this failure. I am afraid to drive this vehicle in wet conditions or while towing as a faulty Anti Lock Braking system (ABS) could cause a loss of control. The dealer has diagnosed the failed unit in both instances and has the parts for repair ordered. The truck has the service ABS/Traction Control alert pop up on the dash readout.

- Columbus, MS, USA

problem #244

Jun 152022

2500

  • miles
The Service ABS light come on, around 32,390 miles just out of the 3 year/36,000 mile warranty! The cruse control no longer works! The traction control light is on with the ABS light! Beeps on and off and on and on very annoying!!! Had the truck scanned by my local Mechanic. ANTILOCK BRAKES C0020-01 ABS PUMP MOTOR CONTROL-GENERAL ELECTRIC FAILURE-STORED. The truck is available upon request.

- Mechanicsville, MD, USA

problem #243

Apr 012022

2500

  • miles
The abs module and hydraulic control unit has failed. This means that my safty and others on the road is put at risk because during heavy breaking you can loose control of the vehicle due to the truck anti break system does not work. Also the traction control does not work which also will cause you to loose control.

- Conover, OH, USA

problem #242

Feb 112023

2500

  • miles
The service brake system and service antilock brake system light came on. This light comes on quite often and shuts off intermittently. The pick-up no-longer has anti-lock brakes, traction control, or stability control. When light is on cruise will not work which if it set and light comes on it will shut-off and cause vehicle to drop speed which could cause an accident. Last time I drove it it felt like the brakes were spongy or not really engaging, which almost cause me to go through stop sign on to a highway. I have not had a chance to take it in to get checked yet, and the parts to repair I believe are back ordered.

- Fairmount, ND, USA

problem #241

Jan 152021

2500

  • miles
Vehicles -??service antilock breaks-?? code is flashing. Began doing this with under 15,000 miles. The cruise control and the anti lock breaks don-??t operate as a result. Problem started as intermittent and is now a constant issue. It appears to be the hydraulic break control unit, and is a very common issue with this year of truck.

- Nicolaus, CA, USA

problem #240

Sep 012022

2500

  • miles
Abs and traction control light goes on and off shuts the cruise off. Was told that it could lock brakes up and wasn-??t safe to drive. Dealer doesn-??t have one and the soonest they were going to be shipped was March 15th maybe.

- Creston, IA, USA

problem #239

Jul 172022

2500

  • miles
ABS and Traction Control system failures. Available for inspection Lack of ABS makes controlling or stopping difficult in the winter, higher potential for collision in slippery conditions. Dealership has confirmed that ABS and HCU modules are cause. Service traction control and antilock brake system messages displayed intermittently starting around July 2022 at 40,000 miles, and then continued until total failure.

- New Prague , MN, USA

problem #238

Apr 022020

2500

  • miles
Multiple ABS pump and ABS hydraulic control unit failures. Components have been replaced and replaced components failed also after a few months.

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #237

Feb 142023

2500

  • miles
Abs lights on traction control lights on constantly off and on alarming. Making it un drivable Was told it's very common issue currently being investigated by nhtsa. Dealership confirmed HCU Pump control module. Costing me quoted $1750 for repairs and unknown when part comes in. Earliest is end of March. All the forums and videos I've seen that this is constantly happening and this needs to be recalled. I believe it already has on the 2019-2022 models. Safety concern with no abs or traction control. Also cruise control won't work.

- Lawrenceburg, IN, USA

problem #236

Jan 292023

2500

  • miles
Brake ABS and traction control system is malfunctioning due to failed ABS Hydraulic Control Unit as diagnosed by Ram dealership. Malfunctioning includes illuminated warning lights for ABS and electronic braking system. Malfunction also effects use of cruise control system. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety is at risk due to unknown effects on use of ABS system. Problem has been diagnosed and confirmed by dealer. Warning lamps have been intermittently illuminated for several weeks.

- Smithtown, NY, USA

problem #235

Oct 302022

2500

  • miles
While driving my truck in the interstate in the rain, I went to change lanes and accelerate to pass a slower moving vehicle. As soon as I hit the accelerator the antilock brake system warning light illuminated and the rear wheels broke traction. The rear end of the truck began to slide and I nearly lost control. I had not had any problems with the brake system prior to this incident. From that point on the service abs/brakes light and alert noise began to activate on and off intermittently and the traction control is inoperable. In doing research this is apparently a known issue with the hydraulic brake control unit. I was fortunate to be able to maintain control of the truck.

- Arcadia, IN, USA

problem #234

May 012022

2500

  • miles
Abs light blinking on and off while driving and parked.

- Culpeper , VA, USA

problem #233

Sep 202022

2500

  • miles
The ABS and traction control service lights and alarm come on and off and shuts off cruise control. stops coming on for days at a time then happens again. Been told brakes could lock up and trailer brakes may not work

- Myrtle Creek, OR, USA

problem #232

Feb 062023

2500

  • miles
The vehicle continues to have ABS control module/electronic braking failures. I was told by the dealer no replacement modules are available, and could be back ordered for up to 6 months. Research online indicates this is a very common problem. This is a clear safety hazard. A recall needs to be issued for these failing parts. I had these parts replaced one year ago and they already have failed again.

- Prairieville, LA, USA

problem #231

May 132022

2500

  • miles
The abs and traction control and service electronic brakes system flashes on and off. Truck only has 65,000 miles on it now and it start around 60,000 miles.

- West Memphis , AR, USA

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