1999 Dodge RAM 3500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Mar 6, 2016 · Brakes · 147,000 miles · NJ

I just got the truck and have had brakes act funny front brakes some times lock up pulls to the right, acts like your on ice, and some times like you step on a brick so I look it up on the internet to see they have had this going on from 1997 to today all the same things not 100 but 10000s of complaints about the same thing why has there not been a recall on this plus I have read of 100s having accidents when this happens I believe this is a ABS issue for a long time with all dodge trucks 1500,2500 3500, pickups I have look at the brake system but don't see why this is going on I have had this go on at all speeds 15 to 65 it comes and go's

Filed Jun 18, 2002 · Body, Brakes · OR

While driving at any speed and without warning, applied on brakes and vehicle would pull to the left or right. Dealer has been notified. Dealer has serviced vehicle before for same problem; however has not found remedy for malfunction.*ak consumer adds after front pads were replaced front/rear brakes continue to lock up. While opposite end wheels roll free. Many attempts made to correct problem, but lock up still happens frequently. Steering seems very loose and is hard to keep vehicle straight. Power steering gear and steering gear box was replaced however truck continues to wander. Driver side seat cushion saggs. Seat bottom cushion replaced. Cab sqwaks on uneven ground. Black smoke from exhaust when cold or warm. Clutch slips. Dealer could not duplicate. Dimmer on dash lights burns fingers. When turning on turn signals, wipers will activate and rapid flash is heard. Difficulty getting into first gear. Abs jams when under a hard stop and during cold start. Lumbar is inoperative. Tranmsission leaking oil. Replaced output shaft seal. Master cylinder replaced. Most gears difficult to engage. Reverse is very stiff. Shifting 2-3rd will cause shifter to lock up and won't move at all. No problem found. Overhead console inoperative and replaced.

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Brakes · WA

Front brakes lock up back brakes fail, no brakes on back after brakes were replaced.*ak consumer adds rear brakes lock up as well. Abs pulsates slowly. Rear brake shoes, master cylinder and proportioning valve were all replaced. However, problem still exists.

Filed Feb 21, 2001 · Brakes · WA

Intermittently brakes lock up whith light pressure. One dealer has duplicated problem, but could not repair it. *ak the master cylinder was found leaking and was replaced, however this did not correct the problem, the front brakes will lock and the rear brakes will roll free, sometimes it is the opposite that occurs, when the ABS grabs, it lets go too long before it grabs again, dealer refuses to diagnose and fix it, dodge customer hot line left a message for consumer stating not to call them anymore.

Filed Jul 25, 2000 · Brakes · NC

Brakes hit to avoid collision. After which ABS light and brake lit on dash board. Feeser dodge in henderson, nc was contacted for repair. Parts had to be ordered. I was told at dealership that this was the second incident that week like mine. The question is ABS brakes are designed for a steady preasure versus the old pumping method. What is the problem with the rear wheel sensor and why does it get damaged when hard pressure applied? My truck is used for towing horse trailers a safe relieable braking system is mandatory.