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ABS Pump failure: First occurrence July 18 2022. Mileage 24268 ABS pump replace under warranty by dealership. Second occurrence: July 23 2024 Mileage 45907 ABS pump not replaced as of yet, parts out of warranty by one week. OEM warranty out by 25 months. I am the original owner and this vehicle has been gently used and not abused. The ABS pump failure, two occasions, of a part which should be have a life expectance of 100,000 miles, minimum.. Two failures at less than 50K miles in my mind is not acceptable, especially with a safety related part. From the research I have done, additionally talking with other owners and dealership technicians, this is a common problem especially with the 2017 - 2018 year model vehicles. Something should be done to rectify this issue.
ABS and Traction control warnings intermittently go off and sometimes stay on for a while. This causes the truck to not have abs and traction control. Had a bucking issues sliding down a boat ramp yesterday. Truck is under 40,000 miles. This is a well known issue for years now.
The hydraulic control unit (HCU) and the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module, not sure which one. They will only work intermittently or not at all; this causes the warning lights/chime to come on/off or just stay on. During this action the vehicle has no ABS or traction control, this is the Third time my vehicle has needing this part serviced with out-of-pocket cost as well as wait times for the part to actually arrive at the dealership.
- Liberty, TX, USA
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Wanted to report that my 2018 Ram 2(00 is experiencing the same abs/hcu issue that appears to be plaguing this year/model of Ram. I understand that tgis issue is still currently under investigation. Started with Beeping and traction control abs lights would come on and off intermittently. Now pretty much constantly on, unable to is cruise control.
Service ABS warning and traction control lights constantly going off several times a minute, disappear for a few minutes, and then the cycle repeats. Have already replaced the ABS pump motor following code C0020-01 some years ago.
Truck has intermittent abs/esc light and warning for service electronic braking system, service abs system. Dealer has confirmed inactive codes and extended warranty will not cover unless they see active code. Being I live 1.5hrs front dealer and this is an intermittent light I have been unable to get it into the dealership while the lights are on and they're telling me the parts are on national backorder and they don't know when they can even get the parts
Suddenly have service electronic braking system and service abs system lights flashing on and off while driving regardless of weather or road conditions. Truck has 97,074 miles on it and is out of warranty. Appears to be a common problem that needs to be addressed by NHTSA where as these components are essential to a safe vehicle
I have replaced the HPU 2x's and currently the ABS warning light comes on. I have a RAM case #86697757. This is going on for a year and the dealer says parts are unavailable for repair. The truck has 24,000 miles on it.
ABS lights flash on and off while driving constantly. Affects concentration and cruise control. Radio will randomly start pressing all over the screen changing settings and distracting the driver.
Antilock brake warning light/chime and traction control warning light/chime keep going on and off causing the vehicle to have no antilock capabilities and disengaging the cruise control.
Abs system failed and had to brake hard causing the wheels to lock up and lose control of the truck, lost speedometer, brake lights, 4x4, cc, trailer brakes
My 2018 Ram 2500 has 85,000 miles currently. At about 80,000 miles I got the ABS and Traction control warning lights along with dash messages to check the ABS amd electronic braking systems. I am a heavy equipment mechanic and thus checked the systems myself with a scan tool and other test equipment. I found that the ABS module has an internal electrical failure resulting in power not being supplied to the ABS pump/electric motor. I have verified that the pump works and has about a 48ohm resistance. If supplied with 12v and ground to the motor it will come on. Circuit testing from the electrical plug to the contacts for the motor one pin has contact and the other is an open circuit. I also have one seized plunger in the hydraulic control unit that is actuator by the motors eccentric lobe on the output shaft. After doing some research online I've found this is a very common issue on the 2017 and 2018 Ram heavy duty trucks, the 2500 and 3500 model specifically. I also found that neither the hydraulic control unit nor the ABS module have been available for purchase for a long time. I myself have been trying to order one for about 6 months. No dealer in my area can even give me an estimate time of availability. So currently I and many other have to drive a vehicle with a failed ABS system. This poses a greater risk of collision and unsafe braking. It is also a requirement to be working to pass a vehicle inspection so selling the vehicle or depending on state lived in you may not even be able to drive the vehicle at all.
Several systems suddenly were disabled, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Front & Rear Park sensors, Tire Monitor system as well as the cruise control that may not be considered safety. The truck only as 11K miles. I have not been able to reset the system and the noted systems are inactive. I will contact the dealership but am bracing for a less than supportive meeting. From what I've read this is a very common failure on this year and model truck
ABS and traction control warning lights coming in and out continuously while vehicle is on. Usually the lights will lock in after a while and then the ABS and Traction control will not function correctly. It is widespread with certain years of this vehicle and Ram refuses to admit a chronic problem.
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- Chiefland, FL, USA