2017 Ram 2500 · symptom sheet
Brake warning light stays on
- 153owner reports
- 55,000median miles
- $1,100median quote
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Sep 25, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
153 of the 513 reports of brake wear on the 2017 2500 describe brake light on.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (513 reports) · also: ABS light on
Tick what matches of 153 reports
Brake light on on other 2500 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2026.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the module (41 reports) and the brake fluid sensor (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.
All 12 recalls on the 2017 Ram 2500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the 2500
Loss of brake performance. Closed mar 3, 2025.
What owners paid
21 of the 153 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $800 to $1,600.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 30,076 and 102,500 miles, from the 96 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 1 service bulletin or notice for the 2017 Ram 2500 that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
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What owners wrote
“Truck has ABS and Traction Control warning lights alerting. Itermittent failure of brake system. Responsible for an accident 4/13/2026. Dealership has not notified but are sending out recall letters for July 2026. I have a video that illustrates the issues with ABS.”
Filed Jul 6, 2026
“Service antilock break system warning lights for the second time now. Replaced abs control module and hydraulic control unit at 51000 miles now at 56000 they are bad again. 1400.00$ in less than a year to keep my breaks working as they should with no recall on parts”
Filed Feb 5, 2024 · 51,000 miles
“Electronic braking system warning,antilock braking system warning lights come on intermittently,dinging warning off,on.Talked to dealer last Oct.2022 no recall or parts available,spoke again Sept.2023 and same story,no parts,no recall.Stated that there should be a recall due the number of complaints.I use the truck as it was intended to pull trailers.Problem started at 36,000 miles,currently has 38,000 miles.”
Filed Sep 27, 2023 · 36,000 miles
“Having the reported issue with the ABS system where the warning lights will come on and turn off cruise control as well. I pull a 5th wheel travel trailer for work and I rely on these brakes more than most.”
Filed Jul 2, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 153 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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