2018 RAM 2500 Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking Problems

Service electronic brake system and ABS system

ABS module and HCU module are at fault. Have been driving it and lights and dings will come on and off at random. When lights are on I cannot use electric brakes for my trailers either. Dangerous when I’m hauling live horses and no trailer brakes. This is a common issue that Chrysler refuses to recall.

"Service Electronic Braking System", & "Service Anti-Lock Braking System" indicators flash & ding constantly. Started on 8/15/23. Vehicle can be available for inspection. It has not been inspected by a licensed mechanic yet. ABS, & Traction Control lights on the cluster are lit up.

This is a common problem I’ve replaced the abs pump once already on this truck and it’s failed again!!

At around 50,000 miles the ABS light started coming on. This affects traction control and speed control. Dealer said it was the ABS Control Module and is a known issue but not a recall. Finally repaired at my cost of $ 1,103.32. st 57,377 miles on 9/13/2022. Less than 12 months later it is doing it again on 7/29/2023 at 69,649 Miles. This seems to be hazard as the ABS does not work or traction control. Also cuts off the cruise control when it occurs.

Intermittent Abs Failure. Kicks off cruise control and looses ABS brakes and traction control. Very dangerous. Lost this ability while pulling my RV Camper on wet roads. Went into other on coming lane do to sliding and skidding. I guess this is a very well known issues with no recall or information from Mopar\ Ram to the owners. This almost killed me My wife and my 3 year old grandson.

Lights keep coming on for ABS System Check and Electronic Braking System check. Doing research online there are thousands of ram 2500s with the same issue. They keep appearing and then disappearing starting happening July 24th 2023 at around 57,000 miles. I have a appointment with the dealer set up but they can't get me in till August 16th. I'm worried while towing my camper or driving with my family our breaks won't work due to a known issue with these trucks.

Vehicle receives service electronic brake system. HCU and ABS module seem to be the issue. Cannot drive more than 20 mph without message saying service is needed. It is constant up to 80 mph. Vehicle is parked due to safety reasons.

I recently have had continuing ABS SERVICE WARNINGS LIGHTS and bells on my dash while driving. I took it to my local garage and they confirmed that the ABS MODULE is defective and needs replaced! No parts available at this time and is . on BACK ORDER. THIS IS A LARGE SCALE PROBLEM. I am now very concerned with driving my truck. AND WILL COST $1000 to repair if and when they can get the parts??

When I bought the truck in July of 2022 I worked out of state so I went home (Alabama) to pick it up and on my way back to Indiana (where I was working at the time) and the truck shuts off so I took it to the dealership the following Monday and they told me there was nothing wrong with the truck when they diagnosed it which cost me 300 dollars so I drove it back home and took it to another dealership and they said the same thing So I finally got it into a place that would fix it and it was the egr and the radio that had caused it to shut off but the dealership told me they couldn’t get the parts in to fix the other thing so I would have to wait so I’ve waited 4 months and been to 6 different dealerships...

2018 Ram 2500, ABS and traction control lights cycle of and on resulting in chiming. The result of the effected system is handling and drivability in hazardous weather conditions and snow. When not illuminated Cruise control can be used but will be disengaged once the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminate resulting in the need to respond to a decelerating vehicle. An independent service station has concluded and collaborated with the dealership that the it has a bad ABS Module, HCU or both. Dealer stated parts are not available and are on back order for more than 6 months

I've been dealing with the ABS light going on & off with alarm constantly chiming for almost 2 years now. The anti lock breaking is compromised as is my cruise control. I can no longer operate the vehicle safely and I've had to park my truck permanently, which has created many economic and logistical issues for me and my family. I work 60+ a week to support a 2 and 4 year old child. The abs modulator and hydraulic unit need to be replaced according to the dealership (Ferman Dodge, Holiday, Florida) and (2) other non-dealer mechanics (Hilton Automotive, Ocala and Tuffy Spring Hill) have stated the same when I sought a 2nd and 3rd opinion. I don't understand why there's not a recall? Please, advise to the steps the NHTSA is taking to resolve this ongoing issue. I'm still waiting on the part/ parts to become available and I've...

The ABS Module has failed, only 20k miles on the truck. RAM advises they have 10 trucks locally waiting on the same part, and advise a national shortage as this part had a manufacturing problem. They will not provide a part # to replace it as they don't know what it will be. Cruise control will not work either due to the safety issue of the problem. I have a safety concern about the use of the vehicle now and Ram cannot fix or private garages can not get the part either.

ABS ESC constantly flashes and chimes non stop…. Failed control to wheels in wet weather conditions/ no cruise control/ 4x4

ABS system, electronic braking lights keep coming on and off. Truck has 38k miles, and computer is saying bad pump and module.

ABS service light continues to ding. Part replaced 12/2019 @ 6,000 miles. Issue again 5/2023 @ 24,500 miles. Dealership unable to order part states it is defective for 2018 dodge ram 2500 truck. This causes abs failure.

Following a Uconnect update in March 2023 the vehicle exhibited the following errors: rear parking sensors failed, ABS brake failure, cruise control failure. ABS module was replaced 5/5/23 at cost to me of $529.86 by RAM dealer. Per dealer, ABS system will not function as ABS motor (HCU) must also be replaced and is not available pending "engineering review" in late August. Vehicle is like new with 23,000 miles on it. The vehicle is no longer operating as designed by Dodge RAM causing risk to me and others. This is a known issue to the manufacturer and they have failed to issue a recall and correct the problem on this vehicle.

ABS control valve has failed twice was replaced on 11/01/2021 at 67429 miles. On 5/09/2023 truck was put in shop with same problem. Dealer now wants to replace the ABS control valve and the controller

The ABS system failed on my truck while under warranty (around 12,000 miles). I took it to my closest Ram dealer and they “fixed” it by replacing the hydraulic pump associated with the ABS. Everything was fine until about 3 months ago when it failed again. I took it to my local dealer about it and they told me the same part had failed and they would fix it under hood will since it had been with in 3 years. However, after waiting 3 months for a back ordered part to come in, turns out the ABS module failed and it should have been replaced the first time, but since it was not, I am now in the hook for it. Now I am stuck with a 2018 Ram which the ABS has now failed twice within 60,000 miles. This isn’t an isolated incident talking to other Ram owners and...

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...

Check brakes light comes on and covers digital speedometer. Dealership doesn’t know when they can get pump to fix??? Am I to drive this truck with faulty brakes until them?

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE ABS/HCU UNITS. THE WARNING COMES ON EVERY BUMP AND THE ABS SAYS IT IS NOT WORKING I HAD IT SERVICED LAST WEEK 4/18/2023 AND DIAGNOSED AS THE ABS/HCU NEEDS REPLACED AND WAS ORDERED. UNFORTUNATLEY THIS IS ON BO UNTIL 8/16/2023. I UNDERTAND THE 2019'S HAD A RECALL BUT MY 2018 DOES NOT?

HCU antilock traction control unit, warning lights on.

I have had the ABS hydraulic module replaced several times by Firkins Automotive, now with the same Faulty Hydraulic module failing once again. The dealer had told me after the 2nd time this was replaced it was “junk” parts and there was no permanent repair. When this goes bad you lose all ABS function and traction control causing braking to be unstable and truck to have no traction control. On the dash is the ABS light, traction light and BRAKE light illuminated all the time with warning chimes.

The ABS/HCU (Hydraulic Control Unit) failed again. This will be the 3rd HCU installed in my vehicle. The previous repair was completed 10 days ago. I have an open case with Stellantis, since the parts are on extreme backorder (3+ Months). My safety is at risk, because when this component fails, it directly impacts the ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Cruise Control, Parking Assistance, etc. The dealer has confirmed the issue. I am unsure what diagnostics the dealer has performed on the failed part. There are multiple warning lamps associate with BRAKE, ABS, Traction Control, Cruise Control, Parking Assist, Service Electronic Breaking System, etc.

Service Electronic Breaking System Light came on March 25, 2023. took truck to Ram dealership March 30th and was told the ABS Pump is going out so breaks won’t work correctly if I have to stop quickly. The replacement won’t be available until August 2023. Called another Ram dealership and was told it’s an engineering problem they are working on. Either way it’s a problem having a truck I can’t safely drive for 5 months due to the breaks not functioning properly. This should be a recall, my truck has 62,000 miles on it. It is going to cost $1360.00 to fix it in August.

Service Lights on dash. Service Antilock brake system, SERVICE electronic braking system. Defective part is HCU, hydraulic control unit. Part has been unavailable for over a year and part availability always pushed back on estimated arrival date. This safety issue needs to be addressed with a recall.

The ABS failed while on hwy. Researched, and break loss is a common problem in this gen pickup.

abs trailer brakes traction control works on and off

ABS pump motor control general electric failure found by dealer code C0020-01 per dealer needs hydraulic control unit. Warning comes on ABS unit need service. Safety concern braking system could fail. Mileage at time of dealer diagnostic 28572 keeps reoccurring current mileage 29791

My 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 has a known faulty issue with the HCU/ABS (hydraulic control unit/Anti-Brake System). My ABS light continues to flash while driving. This problem is very well known with 2017-2018 RAM trucks. The local dealership stated that the part is on backorder till August. This will be $1,000.00 + fix from dealership. This has been an ongoing issue, not just myself but many RAM owners, that happens at various times. The issue occurs at various speeds, when I hit a bump, or when I hit the brakes. This issue needs to be resolved with Dodge Ram and a recall issued.

ABS Hydraulic Control Unit failure, warning on dash, notifying loss of ABS braking, as flashing notice which turns off cruise control and removes speed register from dash while ringing interior alarm consistently. This safety issue reduces safe braking on wet/icy conditions, and has occurred on the 2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman vehicles with mileage between 15,000 to 55,000 miles. Please acknowledge receipt of this complaint. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”

ABS / HCU System Failed. My safety was directly impacted. I was driving 70MPH on the expressway and had a SUDDEN deceleration, which nearly caused a rear-impact collision. Various warnings and lights on the dash lit up with "Service Electronic Braking System". When the ABS / HCU system has an issue, it deactivates the cruise control, ABS System, traction control, and parking detection system. The dealer is able to verify the issue. I have taken the truck to the dealer, who is reporting a part shortage and multi-month backorder for the part. This is a huge safety issue, and could have killed me and my children. This should become an immediate recall since it directly impacts the safety features of the vehicle as well as the cruise control system, which may suddenly deactivate and cause sudden deceleration. Various warning lamps display. BRAKE, ABS, Traction CONTROL.

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

Vehicle has had multiple failures of the ABS system. One failure occurred while under warranty at 14,228 miles, but a subsequent failure at 45,994 miles is stated as "not covered" under standard or safety-related warranty. In the first failure, the "CONTROL A 68143491-AA" was replaced. For the second failure, "CONTROL A 68143491-AB" and "Module AN 68347098-AB" are to be replaced. The replacement has not occurred as of this date (3 months post diagnostic) due to a shortage of parts. It is claimed that there are so many failures of these parts and the pass-rate during manufacturing inspection is so poor that a resolution time for my primary vehicle is unknown. The quoted cost of this safety-related epidemic problem is near $2000 or almost 4% of the cost-new of the vehicle.

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.

While the vehicle was still in warranty ~30k miles, the ABS and traction control lights would flash off and on numerous times as the vehicle was driven. Knocking the cruise control off. The dealership replaced the ABS module and HCU. Less than 20k miles later the issue has come back again. The alarms and lights flash repeatedly every time I drive and traction control along with the cruise control is unavailable. Now the truck is out of warranty, and this is over $1000 to replace. This is a known and well documented issue with Ram and needs to be looked at for a recall. The parts are backordered for 9-12 months. And the replacement does not fix the issue.

Anti lock brakes are on and no towing brakes. Replaced hydraulic control unit and ABS control module. Message showing service anti lock and ABS. Dash continually ding to service. Unable to reset.

Service ABS and traction control warnings go on and off, on and off, on and off etc to the point where the vehicle isn’t drivable. The truck has only 14k miles and is out of warranty. Took it to the dealer, they said it is a known issue and that the ABS hydraulic control unit needs replacing but it is on back order until at least January of 2023. So now I have a $60k truck that is not safe to drive and can’t even get it fixed.

The ABS control module has begun failing sporadically while the vehicle is running. When this happens is disables the traction control system and the ABS system until the alarm clears, and if the vehicles cruise control is on, it immediately disengages. All of these symptoms deteriorate the safety margin of the vehicle, and cause mid-driving malfunctions that can be unpredictable. When the module is malfunctions both the ABS warning light and TCS warning light are illuminated and a text warning is displayed on the multifunction display of the gauge cluster. The contact found that the parts to rectify this issue are being rationed by Stellantis, leading to unacceptable lead times in simply procuring the parts. When added to the shop rates charged to fix this issue, the price of replacing this clearly defective component begins to total in the thousands of dollars. Therefore, in order to continue his profession and...

ABS and HCU module failure on a vehicle with less than 50,000 miles on it following all maintenance intervals and instructions. Results in traction control and automatic emergency braking not working as intended. Parts are backordered until January at the earliest, and will be over $1k after labor.

ABS and Traction Control warning light keeps intermittently coming on and then a message saying that the Electric Brake system needs serviced. This has happened to my 2018 RAM at 17,000 miles. Dealer replaced ABS module under warranty and problem was solved. Now I am at 35,000 miles and the problem is back. Same exact issue. This needs to be a recall item ASAP and this seems to be a VERY common problem with these trucks. This could be very dangerous as these trucks are made for towing heavy loads and losing your anti-lock braking capabilities could be catastrophic to you or anyone else on the road.

Service Electronic Braking system and Service ABS braking system messages with accompanying chimes occur every 2-3 seconds while driving. This turns off the traction control and abs as well as the speed control. Diagnosis reveals abs control module and hydraulic brake control unit needs to be replaced. Code c0020-01,Vehicle only has 22,000 miles. Parts are discontinued according to dealer site. I started getting a Service Electronic Braking System warning light and bell recently that is intermittent and seems to affect the braking system on the truck. The light will go off and then return, sometimes once and at other times frequently. I searched online for this issue and found this is common among the 2018 and later year RAM trucks. The dealers make repairs under the warranty or charge upwards of $1,000 to change components to clear the warning, sometimes resolving the issue and at other times the warning returns...

The abs pump and module have failed on my vehicle leaving it without abs, skid control and traction control. This is a very common issue and known by the dealers and manufacturer. This has affected tens of thousands of Ram trucks anywhere from 1 year old to 4 years old. But is only covered under warranty 3 years or 36k miles. It is my opinion this is a safety concern and should be recalled by the manufacturer.

I started getting a Service Electronic Braking System warning light and bell recently that is intermittent and seems to affect the braking system on the truck. The light will go off and then return, sometimes once and at other times frequently. I searched online for this issue and found this is common among the 2018 and earlier year RAM trucks. The dealers make repairs under the warranty or charge upwards of $1,000 to change components to clear the warning, sometimes resolving the issue and at other times the warning returns shortly after repairs were made. My truck has just over 27K miles and the warranty (36 months) lapsed in February 2022. I believe RAM has adequate historical information regarding this issue to recall these vehicles and replace the failing components impacting safe braking on these trucks. Some vehicles exhibited this warning with less than 10,000 miles on them. There is...

Randomly my 2018 ram 2500 ABS/Traction control go out. It’ll happen for 10mins in an out. Sometimes not at all, and others all the time. When the ABS and traction control like come on and off on the dash it causes the brakes to become spongy and harder to brake.

The service anti-lock brake system light keep coming on and off on dash, sometimes every few minutes then it could be days before it happens again. Diagnostics code reader is listing C0020-01 - ABS Pump Motor Control General Electric Failure

While driving my 2018 Ram 2500, the Service Electrical Breaking System and Service Anti-locking Break System flashes on and off. It usually does this while traveling on a bumpy road or driving over railroad tracks. Sometimes it will go days without coming on and some days while driving it constantly beeps and flashes the entire time while driving and it really distracts me from driving. When I called my local Ram dealership Lander's Dodge Bossier City, to make an appointment, they knew that it was a 2018 Ram 2500 before I told them. The first available appointment isn't until 22 November 21.

THERE IS A SERVICE THE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM. THERE IS ONLY 13,900 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I HAVE SEEN FORUMS THAT THIS A MAJOR ISSUE THAT KEEPS HAPPENING.