The abs module and hydraulic control unit has failed. This means that my safty and others on the road is put at risk because during heavy breaking you can loose control of the vehicle due to the truck anti break system does not work. Also the traction control does not work which also will cause you to loose control.
2018 Ram 2500 brakes complaints
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The service brake system and service antilock brake system light came on. This light comes on quite often and shuts off intermittently. The pick-up no-longer has anti-lock brakes, traction control, or stability control. When light is on cruise will not work which if it set and light comes on it will shut-off and cause vehicle to drop speed which could cause an accident. Last time I drove it it felt like the brakes were spongy or not really engaging, which almost cause me to go through stop sign on to a highway. I have not had a chance to take it in to get checked yet, and the parts to repair I believe are back ordered.
Vehicles “service antilock breaks” code is flashing. Began doing this with under 15,000 miles. The cruise control and the anti lock breaks don’t operate as a result. Problem started as intermittent and is now a constant issue. It appears to be the hydraulic break control unit, and is a very common issue with this year of truck.
Abs and traction control light goes on and off shuts the cruise off. Was told that it could lock brakes up and wasn’t safe to drive. Dealer doesn’t have one and the soonest they were going to be shipped was March 15th maybe.
ABS and Traction Control system failures. Available for inspection Lack of ABS makes controlling or stopping difficult in the winter, higher potential for collision in slippery conditions. Dealership has confirmed that ABS and HCU modules are cause. Service traction control and antilock brake system messages displayed intermittently starting around July 2022 at 40,000 miles, and then continued until total failure.
Multiple ABS pump and ABS hydraulic control unit failures. Components have been replaced and replaced components failed also after a few months.
Abs lights on traction control lights on constantly off and on alarming. Making it un drivable Was told it's very common issue currently being investigated by the federal safety agency. Dealership confirmed HCU Pump control module. Costing me quoted $1750 for repairs and unknown when part comes in. Earliest is end of March. All the forums and videos I've seen that this is constantly happening and this needs to be recalled. I believe it already has on the 2019-2022 models. Safety concern with no abs or traction control. Also cruise control won't work.
Brake ABS and traction control system is malfunctioning due to failed ABS Hydraulic Control Unit as diagnosed by Ram dealership. Malfunctioning includes illuminated warning lights for ABS and electronic braking system. Malfunction also effects use of cruise control system. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety is at risk due to unknown effects on use of ABS system. Problem has been diagnosed and confirmed by dealer. Warning lamps have been intermittently illuminated for several weeks.
While driving my truck in the interstate in the rain, I went to change lanes and accelerate to pass a slower moving vehicle. As soon as I hit the accelerator the antilock brake system warning light illuminated and the rear wheels broke traction. The rear end of the truck began to slide and I nearly lost control. I had not had any problems with the brake system prior to this incident. From that point on the service abs/brakes light and alert noise began to activate on and off intermittently and the traction control is inoperable. In doing research this is apparently a known issue with the hydraulic brake control unit. I was fortunate to be able to maintain control of the truck.
Abs light blinking on and off while driving and parked.
The ABS and traction control service lights and alarm come on and off and shuts off cruise control. stops coming on for days at a time then happens again. Been told brakes could lock up and trailer brakes may not work
The vehicle continues to have ABS control module/electronic braking failures. I was told by the dealer no replacement modules are available, and could be back ordered for up to 6 months. Research online indicates this is a very common problem. This is a clear safety hazard. A recall needs to be issued for these failing parts. I had these parts replaced one year ago and they already have failed again.
The abs and traction control and service electronic brakes system flashes on and off. Truck only has 65,000 miles on it now and it start around 60,000 miles.
System constantly chimes alarm on and off for Service electronic braking system, Service Antilock brake system. The HCU seems to be in short supply because you cannot buy it online or from a dealership they all show out of stock or backordered with no eta of when it will come in. I feel like it only a matter of time before it causes an accident. Seems to be a known issue with RAM. I have a video on my phone of it going off constantly
Abs unit failed during a panic brake situation and I hit a vehicle. No injuries. Parts have been on backorder for months.
2018 RAM 2500, both the hydraulic control unit and the anti-lock brake system module had to be replaced with only 46,000 miles. I would get a warning to "Service Electronic Breaking System while going highway speed with the cruise control on. Once I receive the warning, it would disengage the cruise control without any notice. That is very scary and dangerous.
Abs service brake message appears and clears. This last 20 mile trip it went off over 20 times.
The abs and traction control lights come on and go off intermittently. I took the truck to the dealer they said it need a new hcu which costs 500$ and 1000$ for labor the truck has 27000 miles on it and is out os warranty. The part need is on back order. I feel this is a defect and there should be a recall. Thanks for any help you can give. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
First time brake system hydraulic control unit failed was at 17,000 miles, now have 76,000 and it has failed again. Abs system notification goes off and on constantly. Turbo actuator has failed at 76,000 miles. Check engine light and associated ecu codes are flashing. Rear view camera on tailgate goes out intermittently.
The ABS - Electronic Braking System fault light flashes on the dash while driving. This could cause a crash during hard braking, rain slick roads, or while towing. The truck has been to the dealership about this concern and was told the parts are not available for at least 6 months. I was also told by the dealership that the manufacture who makes the parts is not longer in business and there is no plans for Ram to source a new manufacturer. The part at fault is the ABS module and Hydraulic Control Unit. These parts were replaced while under factory warranty in August of 2020 with 13,894 miles and needs to be replaced again under RAM's extended warranty with 24,000 miles. This is an ongoing issue with these trucks. I keep getting mixed answers if the truck will pass a state inspection with the ABS light on.
In December 2022 the ABS warning light came on in my truck. Dealer confirmed that the ABS Module needed to be replaced. My dealer also said that there were several other like vehicles that they were holding onto for the same reason. Internet search revealed that this is a known issue with Ram. The real problem is that the part is apparently on a long backorder. There are reports of people waiting 6 months for the module. I was initially supposed to get the part on 18 JAN but that date shifted to 15 March and the dealer is telling me it's unlikely we'll even get it then. Two issues as I see it. 1- Ram has installed defective ABS modules in its trucks and has no way of replacing them. My truck is a 2018 with only 43000 miles on it, should ABS modules be going bad? Should a vehicle owner have a reasonable expectation that the company will be able to fix/backup it's products? The other issue that really pertains to the federal safety agency is that I've heard from multiple people that, due to the long wait times for the part, they're simply pulling their vehicles out and using them. Most people (like me) are struggling with being down a vehicle for months at a time. Many require it for work. The brakes still function but the ABS will not (nor will the cruise control). If the reason that vehicles all come equipped with ABS is for safety, it makes sense to me that having vehicles on the road without it is unsafe. But what are people to do when Ram will not provide a part? I'm working my issues with Ram customer care but they are not helpful. There is no buyback program for backordered parts. There is no rental or loaner program. My insurance will not cover a rental because it's a backordered part. There is no anticipated end to the parts wait and this is encouraging people to drive unsafe vehicles.
ABS/ESC light illuminated on dashboard to service. Truck at 46k miles with pristine service condition. Truck taken within 2 days to Firestone Automotive and code of C0020-01, ABS Pump Motor Controller General Electrical Failure received. Unable to order parts from dealer, national backorder, believed to be Anti-lock Brake System module and Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU). Service department unable to fix, told to drive it or wait until new HCUs are in stock. Unclear if risk to others while driving truck with faulty ABS module and HCU.
I have a 2018 Ram 2500 with 68000 miles. Last year while driving the ABS and traction control light came on. The sensor will frequently trip and the code will come in and out intermittently. Upon research, it seems this is a known deficiency with this model. I called the dealership and while they agree it is a known issue, there is no recall so I will be forced to put out the money myself. With labor the cost would be over $1600. I am about to spend over $500 for a new Electronic and Hydraulic Control unit for the trucks ABS and just do the repair myself. Is there any relief at this point from the federal safety agency? can we finally get a recall issued? I have seen over 212 complaints on this very website for this very topic. This is only the ones that have found this website and made a complaint. How many more dont know to do this?
The ABS and Traction Control units stopped working with 23,000 miles on the truck which also caused the cruise control to stop working. This is obviously very dangerous to have the brake system fail. Dealer has taken 8 weeks to get the parts and is costing over $2000 to repair. The dealer states they have never had this however there are many forums / videos on the Internet discussing this exact problem. The 2019 to 2022 RAMs already have a recall for this exact problem while the 2017 and 2018 owners have to pay for it out of pocket.
Abs service light came on for the second time. I took it in to the dealer they replaced a part and now its back on and off.
Started getting Service Brake System and ABS warnings in July 22. Had the ABS module replaced. Still getting alerts which deactivates the cruise control randomly when the warning appears. Warnings ding randomly and frequently. Apparently the hydraulic control unit needs replaced but the part is not available and can't be ordered now. I'm worried that I will lose my brakes.
Hydraulic Control Unit is failing at 58k miles. Keeps flashing on and off saying check ABS System and Check Electronic Braking System. This is a known issue by the dealer and all over the forums and is a recall on other years just not my specific model currently.
ABS/STABILITY fault happens constantly.
Had the Service Electronic Braking System Light warning activate at around 30k miles. Cycles off and on continuously rendering cruise control inoperative. The dealer diagnosed and replaced a faulty HCU. At 44K miles the problem appeared again with the same indications. Diagnosed as the same cause. Waited a few weeks for parts, now awaiting a service appointment to have issue fixed. Over 3 months now with intermittent ABS operability. RAM's urgency to fix the issue has been extremely dissapointing.
Code for right rear wheel speed sensor came on. Resulting in no abs,traction control, 4x4,or parking sensors. I bought new part from dealer had mechanic change it. Reflash abs and still on. Went off briefly for 5 seconds came back on. I've realized it's it's common problem. Resulting in the abs module needing replaced. But it's only a temporary fix.
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