Abs traction control braking issues and danger. Only has 24k miles garage kept
2018 Ram 2500 brakes complaints
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ABS and traction control blink off and on and the cruise control doesn’t set. I was told by the dealership that they cannot keep the ABS control module in stock because they are constantly changing them out. This issue really needs to be addressed because it is a very important safety issue when the ABS system doesn’t work properly.
Antilock Brake and Traction control warning lights alert with dashboard message intermittently notifying to "service electronic brake system" and "service antilock brakes". Warnings come and go and may stay off for several days. When in warning mode, cruise control is de-activated; either shutting off, if set, or not allowing use. Dealer repaired by replacing pump control module (part#68143491AB) at a total cost of $683.19 for parts and labor. Odometer mileage at time of event was approximately 76,600 miles. Dealer indicated that this was a very common problem. Truck should be recalled and repaired at manufacturer's expense.
ABS and traction control lights on at 35K miles. Result is less responsive braking. Has only been driven in dry conditions since occurrence. Repair has not been completed yet. Contacted manufacturer and will not compensate for repairs as vehicle is out of warranty. The contact wanted to include the error code shown on their vehicle - C0020-01: ABS Pump Motor Control - General Electrical Failure.
The ABS and Traction Control light comes on. The cruise control is disabled when this happens. Vehicle only has 17k miles but issue started at 16.7k miles. On dry pavement not an issue but on slippery roads and ice and snow this could be a possible cause of an accident. In May I tried to order the ABS control module and Hydraulic Control Unit and was told by the dealership it would not be available until August. I contacted the dealership and now they are telling me late September but more than likely will be later. I was told Dodge is doing an engineering review on these components and that will not be completed until February 2024. According to my research the high failure rate is cause for concern and no parts availability complicates the issue. Why has a recall not been issued by the manufacture. Obviously something is going on with these parts. Should the engineering review by Dodge result in component redesign, I would want to hold off until redesign parts can be obtained. The vehicle is derivable but with winters approach safety concerns should prompt the federal safety agency to do something about this issue.
Vehicle started displaying “Service Electronic Braking System” and “Service Anti-Lock Brakes” intermittently and rapidly, during normal driving. Problem appears at random, and when it happens, the cruise control cuts out causing loss of speed. Truck shows code C0020-01 with an ABS code reader, meaning that either the Hydraulic Control Unit or Anti Lock Brake Module (or both) require replacement. Upon researching repair, I have found that this is a very common problem with these trucks, and that there is a possible the federal safety agency investigation into this, as Ram is very aware of the problem (as evidenced by their responses on forums discussing this problem) but has not issued a recall.
Same part needing replaced for the third time (control anti lock brake system 6814349AA) at 12k miles 28k miles now at 42k. Asked if this is a common issue and ramcare adviser said that he didn’t know but found a lot of info on similar issues and advised to file a report
ABS system doesn't work. Was inspected by NAPA Pugh's Car Care Center. My safety is at risk because the brakes do not work correctly. Warning lights are on. Appeared March 2023.
ABS and/or traction control lights turning on intermittently while driving
While driving on interstate, Abs system went out, and as a consequence, the cruiser control also failed unexpectedly. Vehicle has less than 60,000 miles on odometer. Per review of this issue on the web, there is currently a class action lawsuit against Stellantis regarding this particular issue. Moreover, there is plenty of data to suggest that replacement parts also fail in short order…within the warranty period of the part. Problem was reproduced…problem was recurrent…problem was verified…by dealer. Warning caution messages were presented on the instrument cluster. Dealer ordered replacement HCU (hydraulic control unit). In the interim, dealer said vehicle was safe to drive. The very next day after picking truck up from dealer…while waiting for HCU part to arrive and be installed….By sheer coincidence, or directly related, I lost almost all brake pressure within 3 weeks of first receiving the abs fail message…while driving on the interstate. I didnt know of the diminished braking until I began to exit the interstate at high speed. Very, very dangerous situation….brake pedal to the floor…and much distance required to get the truck to a stop. Fortunately, no other vehicle was in my path as I tried to get the truck slowed and stopped.
My ABS and traction control dash lights came on and lost cruise control while towing my RV. I fear of someone rear ending me when loosing CC. The alerts intermittently go on and off.
I purchased my vehicle on 6/25/2019. At 951 miles on 5/11/20 my ABS system went out and was replaced under warranty. At 11917 miles on 9/17/21 my ABS system went out again and was replaced under warranty. Now at 37605 miles my truck is intermittently having my ABS system going out which eventually it has gone into total failure. My truck is now out of warranty.
Issues with HCU/ABS system. Electronic braking system goes in and out intermittently rendering ABS/traction control inoperable. Existing known issue and original OEM HCU has been discontinued as a result.
Abs/traction control, 2nd time in 55k miles. 1st set replaced under extended warrany. Now parts under design review - unavailable. I now have no ABS/traction control! Hellpppp
Abs pump motor control/Yes. unknown. unknown. unknown. Yes, continually blinking and dinging abs light (SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) (SERVICE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM).
2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 6.4L service electronic braking system displays on dashboard the abs and traction control lights turn on as well. The messages display quickly then disappear been intermittent now issue is happening on a regular basis. dealer stated that warranty does not cover abs module and according to them the display message is "NOT A BIG DEAL". I advised them that I have two toddlers, and this is my daily vehicle and getting that kind of message from a "DEALERSHIP" is very upsetting and very unprofessional. They are advising me that the vehicle will operate fine but I won't have anti-lock brakes if I press on the brakes quickly. To me this error message "IS A HUGE DEAL AND SAFTEY CONCERN" not only for me and my family but all the other families on the road traveling.
C0020-01-ABS pump motor control - general electrical failure
ABS light and traction control light came on. Upon scan tool the code was general electrical failure of ABS system. I call my local ram dealer and they inform me of multiple failures of the HCU on 2017 and 2018 ram trucks. This is a safety hazard for my self, my family, and others. Theis desperately needs to be a recall on the ram trucks. This is very dangerous. Also the ram dealer talks of at least a 6 month lead time for this part.
Received a service ABS anti-lock braking system. Seems to be the HCU part #68143491-AB or module part #68347098ab
I am experiencing problems with my ABS & Traction Control system. This is the 3rd time I have had this issue with my truck since I purchased it new in 2018. The truck only has 56k miles on it. ABS/Traction control is definitely a safety issue due to brake not functioning properly as the truck is designed to do. Dealer says there are no alternative parts that can be installed & there is no recall. This is a rather costly replace/repair. Why is RAM not doing something to address this issue? There are forums online that say this is a known issue. Some state that RAM recalled some selected trucks, but my truck does not come up for the recall. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. ABS IS SOMETHING YOU DO NOT WANT TO FAIL IN RAINY CONDITIONS. WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO MAKE THESE REPAIRS TO OUR ABS SYSTEM EVERY COUPLE YEARS. THE CODE COMING UP IS: C0020-01 - ABS PUMP MOTOR CONTROL - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE.
ABS/Traction control lights come on shuts your cruise off light flashes and dings constantly It is a safety issue that needs attention plus parts are not available
ABS & Traction control light keeps coming on. Believe this is a safety issue. My research has shown this to be a major problem with vehicles like mine and the parts are not available. My family and I use this vehicle to tow a camper and I feel that the manufacturer should issue a recall and repair since this is a known safety issue. This started approximately one month ago and is continuing to get worse.
ABS hydraulic control unit failure. Took the car to dealer to resolve issue 6 months ago and was told part would not be available till august, come august called again to check status on part and have now been told it won't be available till February. Abs does not function, cruise control does not function, Warning message and annoying chime appear on dash every 30 seconds while driving saying abs failure/ebs failure. Vehicle is unsafe to drive and no fix has been made, I will have been without the vehicle for about a year come February, absolutely ridiculous
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions while the cruise control was activated, the ABS warning light illuminated, and deactivated the cruise control feature. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic pump module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that parts were not available and would be on backorder until February 2024. The contact was concerned for his safety while operating the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
ABS traction control, light code c0034
ABS and Traction Control warning lamps lit with chime. Vehicle scan shows abs pump failure, confirmed by an independent service center. Loss of antilock braking, traction control, and cruise control.
I purchased the subject vehicle in NEW condition in September 2019. On April 2021 the vehicle ABS lights came on and off. The mileage of the vehicle at that time was 16,538. I took the vehicle in to get serviced by ANCIRA Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership and the HCU PUMP was replaced. I have the service invoice that has all this information. On August 20, 2023, the same lights came on. The vehicle now has 48,000 miles on it. As a part time mechanic, I conducted a diagnostic test and found that the error code is the same as the initial incident, which is Code C0020-01-ABS PUMP MOTOR CONTROL - GENERAL ELECTRIC FAILURE. The vehicle no longer as a warranty and since there are no available parts available for repair, I have no choice but to drive this truck putting myself and my family in danger. The vehicle is available for inspection if needed.
Service electronic brake system and ABS system
My ABS and Traction control lights activated visually and with audible alarms. I brought it to the dealer. It only has 23,000 miles on it with a manufacturer extended warranty. The dealer told me that the ABS pump motor control as well as the HCU has failed and need to be replaced. They also told me that the parts are not going to be available until the EARLIEST February of 2024. The vehicle is not safe to drive without these safety systems working especially towing. They told me the parts are under Engineering review. They suggested I park the vehicle until parts are available. NOT ACCEPTABLE!!! I have looked at owner forums and this issue is common and needs to be addressed by the federal safety agency and the vehicles recalled due to safety.
Service electronic braking system light comes on intermittently every 1-5 minutes while driving. Also, a light indicating issues with the traction control system comes on. ABS system seems to be failing or indicating failure almost constantly. Cruise control is disabled during these times. I've read this is a common problem with these vehicles. There really needs to be a recall issued for this. Is my truck safe to drive if the braking system functionality is in question? Not really.
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