2021 Ram 1500 Classic Service and Repair Manual
2021 Ram 1500 Classic 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
- SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Night Edition Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Tradesman Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Express Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Tradesman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Warlock Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Night Edition Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Express Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Warlock Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Special Service Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Night Edition Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Express Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
- Tradesman 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
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
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk
Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Octo
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured wi
An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed J
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles f
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk
Dealers will update the TRSCM software. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 1
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, ca
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessar
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines. The powertrain control module software may cause an incorrect fuel mixture condition in the engi
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module calibration software, free of charge. Owner notif
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the
A driver that relies on the incorrect spare tire inflation pressure on the tire placard label may in
Dealers will replace the spare tire assembly, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mail
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the
A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rea
Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Marc
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailga
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creat
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deplo
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks. Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip that secures the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal,
A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasin
Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and
The contact owns a 2021 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while his son-in-law was driving at 30 MPH, another vehicle had rear ended his vehicle. The force of the collision then propelled the vehicle
WHILE NEARLY COMPLETING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY WITH A SPEED UNDER 3 MPH AND APPROXIMATE 20 DEGREE INCLINE I WAS STRUCK BY GMC TERRAIN JUST BEHIND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WITH POSTED SPEED
High impact vehicle accident, with major damage. Drivers airbag did not deploy.
The contact owns a 2021 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 47 MPH, towards a four-way intersection, the vehicle coming off the road on the left side of the vehicle ran a stop causing a
The contact owned a 2021 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, another vehicle collided with his vehicle on the front passenger side of the vehicle after running a red light. The
Showing the 5 most serious of 1086 complaints filed with NHTSA.
