2018 Ram 5500 Service and Repair Manual
2018 Ram 5500 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
- Tradesman Cab & Chassis 4-Door
- Base Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door
- SLT Cab & Chassis 2-Door
- Laramie Cab & Chassis 4-Door
- Base Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab
- ST Cab & Chassis 4-Door
- SLT Cab & Chassis 4-Door
- Tradesman Cab & Chassis 2-Door
- ST Cab & Chassis 2-Door
Engines covered
- GAS
- 6.7L 408Cu. In. l6 DIESEL Turbocharged
- 6.4L 6424CC 392Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 6.7L 408Cu. In. l6 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged
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
Blanchat Mfg., Inc. (Blanchat) is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a RAM 5500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the ri
Blanchat has notified the owner, and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall bega
Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling one 2018 Dodge 5500-based fire truck equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate w
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the ri
Unruh Fire has notified the owner and will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The re
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
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.
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
SPEAKER - NONE
SPEAKER - NONE
Seatbelt Slow Retraction.
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
LAMP - DOME
Showing the 8 most recent of 153 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I PARKED MY TRUCK AND TURNED IT OFF. WENT INSIDE AND ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER MY TRUCK ROLLED DOWN A HILL AND WENT ACROSS A BUSY ROUTE 15 . THE TRUCK WAS STILL IN PARK AND THE ENGINE WAS OFF AND THE WHE
recall C4B hydraulic control unit still not addressed as of may 7 2026 recall received on
Ref NHTSA 24v-896, Recall C4B The problem started back in 2021 when the anti-lock brake Hydraulic Control Unit failed. It was replaces and then it failed again in Dec 2024 while on vacation. When retu
Ref NHTSA 24v-896, Recall C4B The problem started back in 2021 when the anti-lock brake Hydraulic Control Unit failed. It was replaces and then it failed again in Dec 2024 while on vacation. When retu
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Th
Showing the 5 most serious of 47 complaints filed with NHTSA.
