Driving and abs and traction light error light comes on for about 10 sec and goes off. It did this about 6 times yesterday while driving home. Seeing that hcu module or abs module may be shorting and causing the error to come on. I am seeing online many instances where this is occurring to ram truck owners on 2017 and 2018. I just bought the truck used in April. I don’t know what I should do on this. With less than 50000 miles it seems very bad these units have issues. If there will be a recall and I fix it to make sure I am safe before a recall is done can I get my money back? The contact stated that the parts needed are on back order.
2018 Ram 2500 brakes complaints
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The ABS, Service Electronic Brakes, and traction control warning alert constantly goes on and off while driving, deactivating cruise control as well. It does it all speeds, in all gears, including on the highway, at 70, in traffic. This is especially problematic in the rain, as I don't know if the ABS will work or not. The alert goes on, resets and goes off, then goes on, then resets, constantly. Sometimes for the duration of the trip, sometimes once or twice. This has been happening since September 2022, for eight months now. The anti-lock brakes or electronic brake system MAY NOT WORK; The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center; The vehicle has not been inspected outside the independent service center; No warning lamps or other symptoms prior to this failure.
Service Electronic Brake System warning light cycling on and off. ABS, Traction Control, and Cruise Control inoperable.
The HCU and ABS modules are defetive. After calling several RAM dealerships, parts may not be available until August and they will not have enough parts for everyone. When the service light activates, the cruse control dangerously disengages. Annoyingly, the warning may ding 6 or 7 times and I lose the digital speedometer. I will not be able to register my vehicle as the inspection will fail. I do not know if it is safe to drive. I pull a 5th wheel approximately 6 times per year.
ABS light goes on and off. ABS/BRAKE warning with Service Electronic Braking System alert, throws code C0020-01. Sometimes I can drive an hour with no issue then other times it the error will occur many times, on and off the whole drive. Cruise control seems to stop as well. With ABS not failing at random times it's impossible to know if breaking it will be safe when needed. This issue has occurred multiple times (repeatable) and continues as of this report.
The ABS and traction control light is flashing on and off when driving, even though it's a 2018 it only has 7000 miles on it this is a well known problem and is a safety issue. RAM TRUCKS should be taking care of this issue liked they did with the 2019- 2022 modle years trucks I'm also aware of class action law suits for this same problem so that tells me there are many of the same model year trucks having this problem.
-Dash warning lights and audible warning intermittently and repeatedly flashing "Service Anti-Lock Braking System" and along with warning "Service Electronic Braking System". Yes it is available for inspection. -Intermittent failure of the Anti-Lock and Electronic Braking System due to faulty OEM parts is a very serious risk in the event of heavy braking to preventing an accident. Mine and my families lives are at a great risk because of this! -No, the vehicle has not been to a dealer or service shop yet. A quick Google search of this issue shows it is now a very big common problem showing up among thousands of Chrysler/Dodge/Ram owners reporting the issue. I am very concerned about driving the vehicle now because of this problem from reading/hearing some other peoples stories of this common issue happening to their vehicle(s). -No inspections has been done to the vehicle/components as of yet. -No warning lights or issues before whatsoever until Friday May 5, 2023. That is when the dash warning lights starting displaying the issue.
Intermittent failure of ABS/hcu resulting in no ABS, cruise control, or traction control. Unable to find the part in question, dealers wanting nearly $2000 for repair on unacceptable timeline. Unable to haul significant loads with truck (I.e. Camper or equipment/trailers). Doing research I found that this is a very common problem with this truck and no recall was ever issued. Hcu parts are now restricted and extremely expensive if one does manage to find one. Class action lawsuits initiated against chrysler in california. This issue has been known about for years now and should be made known to anyone thinking of buying a ram. I love the truck but it is unsafe and incredibly difficult to repair at this time causing significant headaches for my family.
My ABS (Anti-Locking Braking System) module on my brakes has failed for the second time with only 26,900 miles on the truck. The dealer replaced the ABS Module and pump in 2020 and just inspected it on May 3, 2023. I was told i will have to drive it as is until it is possibly fixed in August 2023, when part might be available with no guarantee on date.
ABS lights flashing on dash, intermittent at times, sometimes all the time. Deactivates cruise and traction control. Dangerous when hauling loads. Sudden loss of cruise almost caused an accident.
Abs module and hcu failed. Unable to have abs. Ram does not have the pump and is redesigning it and won’t be available until aug 2023. I am driving without abs until then. The hcu pump was replaced less than 2 years ago.
ABS service light comes on intermittantly disabling tracktion control systems, cruise control, and other systems. Taken to dealership and told not a recall item but it known defecton make/model. Told cannot order parts until August and repair not available until potentially september.
The ABS module and HCU pump failure resulting in intermittent brake failure at highway speed.
I purchased my 2018 Ram 2500 mega cab from Grieco Ford in Delray Beach 4 days ago. As I was driving home, the ABS service, electric braking system and anti lock braking service lights came on. Took it to New Smyrna Beach Jeep Dodge Ram, they plugged it in and said the HCU needed replaced and was it n back order until September. I don’t know what to do.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were flashing intermittently. While starting the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated he replaced the ABS control module and the HCU. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who flashed the system. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
ABS brakes and skid control is constantly alarming. Replaced ABS module and HCU module in 2021. Started malfunctioning again in early 2022. Have been waiting since then until now and have yet to have ABS system repaired. Was told by RAM that it would be at least end of June 2023 before repair is available.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the ABS warning light, HCU warning light, traction control, and cruise control warning light illuminated. Additionally, the service warning light was illuminated, and the speedometer went blank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with code C0020-01 (HCU Motor Failure). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
ABS & Traction control lights turns off & on. Thus deactivating & activating traction control.
Received Code: C0020
I just purchased a 2018 Dodge Ram Crew Cab from Crown Dodge in Ventura Ca. Within 5000 miles of purchase the ABS has failed and my breaks locked up on the freeway! The truck was taken into the dealership and the service department told me that the part was backordered till mid August and to do ahead and drive it the next 3 1/2 months and assured me it was safe. They sent me home with the truck and said it was totally safe to drive but just don’t break hard or fast?! I left with the alarm beeping continuously and drove home. I am supposed to live without a truck for 4 months? This truck was purchased for towing my commercial fishing vessel daily to and from the harbor being used in conjunction with my limited entry fishing permits ie: crab, sea urchin, sea cucumber, lobster and deeper nearshore rockfish. Without the truck I can not launch the commercial boat that weighs approximately 8000 lbs. Dodge should be held to a higher standard for their trucks! Please HELP! [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
HCU and ABS Module stopped working. My safety along with other people’s safety is put at risk because if the braking system is not working properly, especially in slippery or wet conditions, then I won’t be able to stop when needed, which can lead to a deadly crash. Yes, the problem was confirmed by the dealership that the hcu and abs control module will need to be replaced. However, the parts are on back order and do not know when they will be in stock, which is a terrible problem to have when it comes to somebody’s brakes. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone since the light came on, except for the dealership diagnosis. The abs light and traction control light pings intermittently. The cruise control stops working when the light pings which could also lead to a crash. Customers should not have to pay for the $1800 repair bill for a Chrysler faulty part.
Intermittent ABS, EBS and traction control issues causing spurious warnings and loss of cruse control. The alerts are distracting to the driver, loss of ebs/abs represents safety issues while traveling, as does the loss of traction control and cruse control. Dealer has diagnosed the issue to the respective abs/ebs controllers but reports no parts in inventory and no due date for when they will be available. Formally request the federal safety agency force a recall to require the mfg to correct the issue expeditiously.
The service ABS System light cycles on and off continuously going down the road. Upon calling the dealer it is a known issue and parts have been on nationawide back order for months with no resolution in sight until “at least August”. In the meantime consumers cannot use cruise control nor will the electronic braking system work for a pull behind trailer. Not having the ABS function properly is dangerous and Ram knows this is an issue but cannot keep up with the high demand associated with this issue.
Intermittent ABS/ HCU light coming on again. Equipment once replace around 20k. Possibly cause of inability to properly stop cause crash. On Oct 2022.
The ABS control module failed which results in the ABS system not working. I took the truck in for repair in June of 2022 and had the ABS Module and the ABS hydraulic pump replaced. Now 10 months later, I find that the truck is experiencing similar issues. If you have to push on the brake pedal too hard to avoid an accident, the ABS system shuts down and warning lights come on in the dash. RAM dealers will not warranty the labor to replace the parts and now you cannot even get the parts as they are on backorder. So we have a truck with no ABS system working and cannot even get parts to repair it. And we have to pay for the repair a second time after 10 months. This is unacceptable as we use this truck to pull a boat and camper and now we feel unsafe without a working ABS system.
abs not working for a year now. dodge has no parts to fix issue not safe to drive and should be a safety re-call on hydraulic control unit.
There has not been an accident. Hopefully it won't come to that! This needs to be addressed
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the HECU (Hydraulic Electric Control Unit) became defective. Due to the failure, the ABS, traction control unit (TCU), and cruise control features failed to operate as needed. The associated warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the part for the repair was on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Faulty abs control module and hydraulic control unit
The ABS light is on, states it needs to be fixed, we were told by our mechanic that this is a known issue. HCU unit fail and throws service ABS light. Cruise control does not work due to this issue. This started last November and are waiting for parts for the repairs. The truck only had around 74,000 miles when this started. Our repairs are going to be over $1200 to fix. This is crazy, Ram should be recalling these trucks and paying for the repairs.
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