2017 Ram 3500 · symptom sheet
Brake warning light stays on
- 59owner reports
- 53,959median miles
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
59 of the 192 reports of brake wear on the 2017 3500 describe brake light on.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (192 reports) · also: ABS light on
Tick what matches of 59 reports
Brake light on on other 3500 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, 2022, 2026.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the module (13 reports) and the brake fluid sensor (5 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 13 recalls on the 2017 Ram 3500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the 3500
Loss of brake performance. Closed mar 3, 2025.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 26,000 and 115,000 miles, from the 40 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 1 service bulletin or notice for the 2017 Ram 3500 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
“When I hit a bump my ABS warning light and my traction control light come on on the dash. My cruise control stops working. Had it scanned and there is an error code C0020-01-ABS PUMP MOTOR CONTROL - motor pump (open recirculation test). - internal electronic failure. It comes on and off more often when hitting a bump. This is apparently common and should be a recall.”
Filed Oct 16, 2023
“ABS module and HCU failure. Constant service ABS, traction control, and service brake system warning lights. I lost control of truck on snow covered road when warnings came on causing me to go into the ditch. Knowing that FCA refuses to address the safety concerns, I have not brought the truck to the dealership.”
Filed Oct 14, 2023
“The traction control and ABS warning lights come on and go off intermittently without cause. When the lights are on, anti lock braking and cruise control are non functional. The ABS portion of this issue is an extreme safety hazard. This is a known common issue of this year vehicle”
Filed Aug 14, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 59 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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