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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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Only bulletins with component: Transmission control module are shown. Show all

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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
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 .
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
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.