The “Service anti-lock brakes” indicator comes on constantly. It is unknown whether there is a problem with the brakes. The replacement part is on back order and appears to be months behind
2018 Ram 2500 brakes complaints
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ABS control module failure leading to loss of anti-lock brakes. The vehicle is available for inspection. Yes, the truck has become uncontrollable under emergency braking situations. Yes, the problem was confirmed by the dealer, but there is apparently no remedy available for at least another year. This is the second time the ABS/HCU module has failed. The first instance was fixed by the dealer in 2021. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. The warning lamps first appeared when emergency braking. They are now intermittent, with no consistency as to whether the ABS system is active or not.
My ABS module and HCU are acting up. Warning lights on dash keeping going on and off intermittently stating service Anti Lock Brake system and Service Electronic Braking System. Traction Control loss warning light accompanies these lights. I have had the module replaced twice already and still not working. Was told yesterday (Dec 07,2023) by warrant repair facility that there is a new upgraded part available and to file a complaint. These problems started in October of 2023.
Warnings About Service Electronic Brake System. (ABS and Traction control lamps light), system audible pings. Issue where system continues to show, ping for this issue. RAM is aware of these issues and will not provide parts. Concerned about safety, brakes seem to work fine, just unsure.
My ABS System has failed and will not operate whiteout changing the ABS Module and the Hydraulic Control Unit. These units are not available and when they are available fail again when install. Need a recall from Dodge on this issue.
ABS Module Failure. Truck is available for inspection upon request. The ABS Module Failure directly effects the safety of all occupants and other vehicles on the road if not able to stop as intended to. The problem is confirmed by a dealer. There were no warning lamps until the ABS Module failed and needs to be replaced. This is a standard issue that needs to be recalled.
Abs module is out again. Second time in just over a year since I replaced it last time. This is an ongoing issue and numerous people locally are complaining, so national has to be thousands. Ram is aware of the issue but not fixing.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and Traction Control warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ACU, causing a general electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.
I just bought a 2018 ram 2500 tradesman yesterday and had the abs light came on today and stayed on. Read comments online and was advise to report this issue as a safety issue and possible class action law suit potential. Seems like many people have the same issue even with a barely use vehicle.
My ABS module is faulty and there are no available replacements. RAM is aware of this issue when I called my dealership and they have no solution. The ABS is all screwed up and people are reporting this all over the internet. RAM needs to address this situation with their customers and fix the faulty ABS repair module.
ABS light and traction control warning on dash. Truck has been in shop previously for the same issue. This causes my truck to lose cruise control at highway speeds and to not have traction control capabilities when driving on wet roads. I will be taking the truck back in to the shop this week as this is occurring at all times and does not stop dinging.
ABS/Traction Control Module failed. 2019-2021 trucks recalled but 2015-2018 trucks with same issue not recalled. Started having issues first in a rain storm towing 32 foot camper with family on board. Cost me $760 to repair at Montrose Jeep Dodge Ram in Kingsville, Ohio.
ABS and traction control intermittently shows a warning light. This may not happen at all while driving or it may happen a few times or constantly. When this happens it disables the cruise control without warning.
Brake service message lights on. Many others with same problems
ABS and traction control lights are on, scanned and got code c002-01. Unsure if system is working. Verified by shop, needs a new hcu but none available to fix, no time line on when parts will be available.
ABS and traction control light are intermittently flashing.
Abs and traction control not working, told it’s the hcu due too problematic oem parts
Abs control module and pump have failed
The Asb light comes on when pushing the breaks and when hinting a bump it is hard to stop .
Service electronic braking system on dash with ABS turned off. diesel shop informed me it is probably a failed ABS HCU. they said it is a common problem on these trucks
ABS and Traction control lights on dash light up sporadically (dings on and off continuously) and cruise control suddenly turns off. No warning and can be completely random. This is part of the ABS pump control module issue commonly reported but no recall. Attempted to have it repaired, multiple parts have been tried (used and remanufactured, because not new parts are available.
Abs and skid control warning lights constantly coming on and off for no reason. Had checked out and recommended a replacement modeler, at my cost. Truck does not even have 30,000 miles yet. It needs to be a recall on this.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the hydraulic control unit and the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ABS and/or traction control lights turning on intermittently while driving, This is the 3rd time it has happened to me on this truck.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the Service Emergency Braking System message was displayed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS pump. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 23,000.
Had brake module replaced under warranty at the dealer and less than 10k miles later it’s doing the exact same thing again. Abs is not working, alarm constantly chiming while driving and abs and electronic brake malfunction lights coming on in the dash. Truck still has less than 48,000 miles on it cause I’m scared for my family’s safety so we just don’t drive it anymore. Is a shame we have a truck we can’t use that we have paid for for this long and still can’t use due to a safety concern that the dealer won’t repair again cause the time limit has expired on the parts warranty.
ABS traction control problem light comes on intermittently while driving. Cruise control will disengage when ABS traction control light is activated. The ABS traction control light is activating more often while driving.
Service abs system immediately popped up on information screen, also abs and traction control lights all at the same time. This disengages cruise control and removes digital speed reading. Almost got tailgated.
Random ABS and service traction control system lights displayed on the dash. Dealer troubleshot and found that the ABS module and Hydraulic control unit (HCU) need replaced. This is a common issue based on the dealers comments and ram does not have an adequate fix for the issue, only replacing components to see future failures. This needs to be handled, as it deactivates the ABS system and may cause issues in the event of a hard braking condition.
Purchased truck and abs light is on that disables abs and traction control. Which in turn won’t let you use cruise control
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