2018 Ram 2500: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jan 2, 2026 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal grinding and metallic sound upon depression of the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake rotors, the brake calipers, and the brake shoes had been replaced twice as a result of the persistent failure. The contact recently received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made not aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2025 · Brakes · 168,699 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the ABS warning then illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS had activated and was applying pressure on the rear brake calipers. The mechanic replaced the rotors, calipers, and brake pads. The contact was informed by the mechanic that there was still a failure with the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,699.

Filed Aug 29, 2025 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. The ABS warning light illuminated, and the traction control turned off independently. The cruise control failed to function as intended. In addition, during the failure, the contact was unable to shift into 4WD. The vehicle was taken to Firestone, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the brake hydraulic control unit had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2025 · Brakes · NJ

In December 2024, I received recall notice C4B for my 2018 RAM 2500 truck. The notice concerned the brake hydraulic unit, which is susceptible to failure. At almost exactly the same time, I started to receive dashboard indicators to check the ABS, but it worked fine, I just assumed that the alert was related to the recall. The recall stated that parts were not available and that I would be contacted when there was a resolution. The notice did not indicate that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Around [XXX], the brakes began making a grinding sound from both sides of the front wheels. I checked the pads, which seemed fine, and there was no scoring on either front rotor. Coincidentally, I got a flat on the left front tire the day after the grinding noise started. It was in the driveway and I was unable to put on the spare until July 12, 2025, the vehicle sat in the driveway with a flat tire until then. After swapping in the spare on the 12th, I planned to get the tire repaired at my local garage. I began pulling out of my driveway at a few miles per hour. I applied the brakes to maintain a slow speed, and the grinding worsened. As I reached the end of my 30 foot driveway and pulled into the street, I heard a clunk, which I also felt through the brake pedal. The pedal immediately went to the floor, and the vehicle rolled across the street before finally stopping. I was able to back into the driveway and park the vehicle without incident. I contacted my local RAM dealer, and they said there was nothing they could do. They gave me the number for Fiat Chrysler Customer Care. I called Fiat Chrysler Customer Care at 800‑853‑1403 and received case number[XXX]. They explained that a resolution was not yet available and advised me to call a dealer and ask for a "temporary fix". When I told them the dealer had already said they couldn’t do anything, and that the dealer told me to call them, they suggested that I try a different dealer. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 21, 2025 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH in a parking lot, the brake pedal was depressed; however, there was an abnormal metal-on-metal grinding sound coming from the front brakes. The contact stated that brake failures had occurred at other speeds with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 5, 2024 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an alarm sounded and a message indicating the anti-lock braking system failure was displayed, causing the adaptive cruise control mode and the traction control to disengage. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and slamming on the brakes, the rear wheels locked-up and the vehicle made a squealing sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

2018 ram 2500, abs and traction control light came on and front driverside brake locked up cause me to lose control of the truck. Almost hit 2 other vehicles. Now there's a loud grinding noise and seems to be not drivable. Vehicle was towed to my local dealer this morning 7-29-24 (kendall jeep ram chrysler). Was told by a service advisor that I could possibly be a faulty abs module but they do not have any available diesel technicians available to diagnose at the moment. Might be serval days or weeks before they can troubleshoot.

Filed Apr 1, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 75,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle, there was an abnormal grinding sound emanating from the brakes. The traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rear brakes. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · AR

Abs braking system has been flashing and traction control light flashing. My left front wheel started grinding and smoking out of the blue when driving today. No problems with brakes before that. Cruise control doesn’t work. And four wheel drive service light is flashing again!! The four wheel drive sensor was replaced once already a couple years ago.

Filed Apr 3, 2019 · Steering · 515 miles · SD

The fca recall v06 concerning drag link separation prescribes a spot weld repair that I feel will eventually fail because of future alignment service. Spot welding the jam nuts to the adjuster sleeve works only until the nut and adjustment sleeve are separated when the vehicle is in for a future alignment. I called dodge with this concern, and they put me in contact with the local dealer who said if the adjuster needed to be moved with future alignments they would grind the weld off, make the adjustment, then weld the nuts back to the adjustment sleeve. This will work if the owner uses only the dodge dealer for alignment. Many alignments are done at tire stores, and a variety of other service facilities who will not know about this repair. The weld might break when the technician counter wrenches the jam nut and adjustment sleeve, or grinds it off to align the truck. With out knowing about this recall the tech might make adjustments and turn the jam nut back on the sleeve; returning the truck to it's pre recall condition. This is not a complaint about the dealer, or fca. I'm concerned that most owners will be unaware that after a common alignment the v06 recall might need to be redone. My vehicle has been spot welded and the recall is done.