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Service bulletins for the 2013 Ram 1500

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

526 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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S17090000102023-01-09. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
V512022-12-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
18-017-132022-07-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set: P26AB-Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck
18-017-132021-03-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set: P26AB-Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck
V512020-01-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
68211004A2018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Shifter - Automatic Trans Before this part is replaced for any issue please call John Grzecki on cell (248) 379- 0969. If you do not receive a return call within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. Please be sure to accurately record any DTCs identified with the scan tool and document them on the repair order.
18-004-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: PCM System Improvements For Hard Controlled Stops This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a less than desired idle speed after performing a hard braking maneuver .
21-012-14 REV. A2018-06-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure. In addition, this bulletin involves performing transmission adaptation learn procedure when the transmission is repaired/replaced and/or the valve body/TCU assembly (mechatronic) is replaced, or when the adaptation memory cells are cleared with the wiTECH diagnostic scan tool. Customers may indicate that their transmission shift quality does not meet their expectations.
18-077-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: 3.6L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set: P0607 - ECU Internal Performance P2096 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean. P2097 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich. P2098 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Lean. P2099 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Rich. Scan tool improved accuracy on mode 6, cylinder imbalance.
18-050-14 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: Drone or Vibration Present During MDS Operation This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. New PCM software is being released to address a customer's concern of a drone or vibration type condition while driving at highway speeds during MDS (Multiple Displacement System) operation.In addition, the following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: Improved Electronic Voltage Regulator control to more precisely maintain system voltage. Enhanced Automatic Oil Change Indicator(EAOCI) system improvements to switch to a severe duty cycle algorithm anytime the PCM is replaced to ensure the customer receives a timely oil change required message. (Only applies to vehicles using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than -20°F(-29°C)).
18-049-142018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Cruise Control Shuts Off When Depressing the Accelerate Button Repeatedly This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may indicate that the cruise control system intermittently turns off when pressing the accelerate button repeatedly.
18-012-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Includes Various Driveability Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ? P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire NOTE: The P0300 improvement only applies to vehicles using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than -20°F(-29°C). ? P2008 - Short Runner Valve (SRV) Control Circuit ? P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance ? P2016 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit Low ? P2017 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit High ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak Customers may also experience any of the following conditions (applies only to vehicles equipped with a CNG engine): ? Excess gasoline mode operation under normal operating conditions (switching to gasoline mode too often) ? Slight hesitation on initial acceleration when starting in gasoline mode ? Engine speed fluctuation on first gasoline to CNG mode transition under extremely low ambient temps
18-001-142018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: MIL Illumination P0456- Evap System Small Leak This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set: ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak
D-13-072016-06-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
21-012-142016-06-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
21-012-14REV.A2016-06-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
18-001-142016-04-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
ER-N-542013-12-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. DODGE: AN INCORRECT CALIBRATION OF THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAN AFFECT THE DRIVEABILITY OF SOME TRUCKS. MODEL 2013 RAM (1500). *PE

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.