2015 Ram 1500 Service and Repair Manual

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2015 Ram 1500 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Rebel Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Laramie Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Tradesman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Lone Star Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Express Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • HFE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Outdoorsman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SXT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Lone Star Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Lone Star Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Big Horn Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Tradesman Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • ST Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Laramie Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Outdoorsman Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Big Horn Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Tradesman Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Express Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • SXT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Special Service Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Sport Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Big Horn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Express Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.6L 3604CC 220Cu. In. V6 FLEX DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 5.7L 345Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.0L 2987CC 182Cu. In. V6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.6L 3600CC 220Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2015 Ram 1500 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #18V48600027/07/2018Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actu

Consequence

If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began

NHTSA #19V75700024/10/2019Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCUL

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-

Consequence

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will

NHTSA #16V16700023/03/2016Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015. Contamination on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control circui

Consequence

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required,

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS unit, free of charge. The recall is e

NHTSA #16E04100016/05/2016Component: EQUIPMENT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships be

Consequence

If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The

NHTSA #15V66100015/10/2015Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were

Consequence

If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the axle assemblies,

NHTSA #20V47500013/08/2020Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate ca

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintai

NHTSA #21V63200012/08/2021Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs

Consequence

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in th

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner

NHTSA #22V40600009/06/2022Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce in

Consequence

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system compone

NHTSA #19V34700009/05/2019Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018

Consequence

If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall

NHTSA #17V30200009/05/2017Component: AIR BAGS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicl

Consequence

If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increase

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall b

NHTSA #23V41100008/06/2023Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate,

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of c

TSB #11032344

Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More. The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge.

TSB #11031241

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

TSB #11030138

The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following dia

TSB #11030035

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

TSB #11028904

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

TSB #11026655

If Safety Recall Z46 has been completed, order 68632011AA.

TSB #11026656

If Safety Recall Z46 has not been completed, order 68235275AB.

TSB #11022012

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

Showing the 8 most recent of 587 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20210701Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reportedFire reported

I was driving on the Interstate when a electronic short warning light come on, I pulled over on the shoulder of the road and my engine quit and smoke started to come from the engine. I opened the hood

20210701Component: ENGINECrash reportedFire reported

I was driving on the Interstate when a electronic short warning light come on, I pulled over on the shoulder of the road and my engine quit and smoke started to come from the engine. I opened the hood

20210422Component: ENGINECrash reportedFire reported

MY VEHICLE HAS SUFFERED BOTH MAJOR SAFETY RECALLS, ONCE WHERE I WAS WITH MY SON AFTER PICKING HIM UP FROM SCHOOL ON A HIGHWAY THE EGR CANISTER SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE THAT FCA SA

20160626Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported3 injured

TAKATA INFLATOR FAILED WHEN IN A FRONT END CRASH DUE TO A DRUNK DRIVER AT 45MPH. DRUNK DRIVER HIT CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND I SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND T-BONED DRUNK DRIVER ON PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAUSING H

20160626Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCrash reported3 injured

TAKATA INFLATOR FAILED WHEN IN A FRONT END CRASH DUE TO A DRUNK DRIVER AT 45MPH. DRUNK DRIVER HIT CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND I SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND T-BONED DRUNK DRIVER ON PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAUSING H

Showing the 5 most serious of 1922 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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