2000 Dodge Ram 1500
2000 Dodge Ram 1500 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
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Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.
ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.
SUSPENSION
- TSB #0200101 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB (NHTSA ID #618392, JANUARY 19 2001)
- TSB #020699A -- THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089735, DECEMBER 17 1999)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
SUSPENSION:REAR
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #1803003A -- GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03A DATED 10/17/03. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 RAM TRUCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004538, AUGUST 20 2004)
- TSB #0900904 -- VACUUM PUMP SERVICE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10006453, MARCH 16 2004)
- TSB #1803003 -- GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003544, AUGUST 29 2003)
- TSB #0900802 -- ENGINE KNOCK OR RATTLE SOUND WHEN CLIMBING A LONG GRADE AND TOWING A HEAVY TRAILER. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000308, OCTOBER 21 2002)
- TSB #0900601 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS.*SLC (NHTSA ID #623130, AUGUST 24 2001)
- TSB #090300 -- A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE OIL SEEPAGE MAY BE NOTICED IN THE AREA OF THE OIL FILL CAP. *TT (NHTSA ID #610003, FEBRUARY 18 2000)
- TSB #180100 -- SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT (NHTSA ID #609988, FEBRUARY 04 2000)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- TSB #1802102 -- SOME ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION AFTER A COLD START UP. *TT (NHTSA ID #635715, JULY 22 2002)
- TSB #1800602C -- SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: SURGE (BEAMING), LACK OF POWER IN 3RD GEAR, AND NO 3/4 UPSHIFT AFTER 4/3 DOWNSHIFT. *SLC (NHTSA ID #633970, JUNE 03 2002)
- TSB #1800602B -- SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: SURGE, LACK OF POWER IN 3RD GEAR, AND NO 3/4 UPSHIFT AFTER 4/3 DOWNSHIFT. *SLC (NHTSA ID #633968, MAY 06 2002)
- TSB #1800602B -- SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: SURGE, LACK OF POWER IN 3RD GEAR, AND NO 3/4 UPSHIFT AFTER 4/3 DOWNSHIFT. *SLC (NHTSA ID #633981, MAY 06 2002)
- TSB #1800902A -- SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: HOT SAG/SPARK KNOCK/TRANSMISSION SHIFT ISSUES. *SLC (NHTSA ID #634123, MAY 06 2002)
- TSB #0900202 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKCASE BREATHER OVERFLOW. *SLC (NHTSA ID #633990, MARCH 11 2002)
- TSB #1801102 -- SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: COLD ENGINE HESITATION. *JG (NHTSA ID #630967, FEBRUARY 25 2002)
- TSB #1801901 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE COLD IDLE ENGINE WARMING *SLC (NHTSA ID #623143, SEPTEMBER 03 2001)
- TSB #1801401 -- SUBJECT REGARDING PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS, HARD STARTING AND / OR IDLE SPEED FLUCTUATIONS FOR SEVERE COLD WEATHER ENVIRONMENTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #621892, JULY 09 2001)
- TSB #0900401 -- CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST OR BREATHER TUBE, OR MECHANICAL KNOCKING. *TT (NHTSA ID #628237, MAY 18 2001)
- TSB #0900201 -- VEHICLES THAT ARE USED FOR EXTENDED HEAVY TRAILER HAULING PURPOSES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT TORQUE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619120, MARCH 02 2001)
- TSB #1800201 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ENGNE SPARK NOISE. *JB (NHTSA ID #618402, JANUARY 26 2001)
- TSB #1801500A -- CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR DRIVEABILITY WHEN WINTER FUEL IS USED TO POWER THE ENGINE. OR, THE CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A HARD OR NO-START CONDITION, WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURES, WHEN USING ANY TYPE OF GOOD QUAL (NHTSA ID #618411, DECEMBER 21 2000)
- TSB #180900D -- SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT TO MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT (NHTSA ID #616724, DECEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #180900C -- SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT (NHTSA ID #6092275, SEPTEMBER 15 2000)
- TSB #211200 -- EXPERIENING A TAPPING / KNOCKING SOUND DURING IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #614661, SEPTEMBER 15 2000)
- TSB #181500 -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR DRIVEABILITY WHEN WINTER FUEL IS USED TO POWER THE ENGINE AND / OR A NO START HOT ENGINE RESTART CONDITION WHEN USING ANY TYPE OF GOOD QUALITY DIESEL FUEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092273, SEPTEMBER 08 2000)
- TSB #082400 -- ON SOME VEHICLES THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START OR STARTS AND STALLS. *TT (NHTSA ID #614651, SEPTEMBER 08 2000)
- TSB #180900B -- SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE ENGINES EXHIBITING A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT (NHTSA ID #6092277, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #090200 -- A CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A HEAVY OIL OR FUEL-LIKE ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #610002, FEBRUARY 18 2000)
- TSB #0001 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO START (ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK) DUE TO A BLOWN STARTER RELAY FUSE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610028, JANUARY 07 2000)
- TSB #182499 -- CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A QUICK, INTERMITTENT ENGINE STUMBLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089782, NOVEMBER 15 1999)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- TSB #2500401 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. *TT (NHTSA ID #620071, MAY 11 2001)
- TSB #250299 -- THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE CATALYST MONITOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AN MIL OR SET A FAULT CODE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089747, NOVEMBER 29 1999)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- TSB #1400202A -- INFORMATION ON TAMPERING WITH VP44 FUEL PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #635732, JULY 22 2002)
- TSB #1400202 -- INFORMATION ON TAMPERING WITH VP44 FUEL PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES. *TT (NHTSA ID #635734, JULY 01 2002)
- TSB #140300 -- SUBJECT REGARDING MAINTENANCE TO THE WATER-IN-FUEL SENSOR PROBES DUE TO POSSIBLE FUEL CONTAMINATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #612609, APRIL 14 2000)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #2100202 -- SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #635721, JULY 08 2002)
- TSB #1800602A -- SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SURGE, LACK OF POWER IN 3RD GEAR, AND NO 3/4 UPSHIFT AFTER 4/3 DOWNSHIFT. *YD (NHTSA ID #630803, FEBRUARY 25 2002)
- TSB #2100601 -- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ (NHTSA ID #621898, MARCH 16 2001)
- TSB #210200 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE TRANSMISSION MAY SEEN TO HAVE A DELAYED 3-4 UPSHIFT, WHILE MODERATELY ACCELERATING FROM 30 TO 50 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #610632, MARCH 10 2000)
- TSB #210100 -- SUBJECT PERTAINS TO INTERMITTENT HARSH ENGAGEMENT INTO REVERSE GEAR ON CERTAIN RE MODEL TRANSMISSIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #609981, FEBRUARY 04 2000)
- TSB #211499 -- EXPERIENCING A HARSH 3-4 SHIFT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089786, NOVEMBER 05 1999)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- TSB #0601 -- CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARRANTY COVERAGE CUSTOMER REMINDER LETTER. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019273, JANUARY 01 2006)
- TSB #211000 -- SUBJECT REGARDING 47RE HARSH ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IS APPLIED. *TT (NHTSA ID #614656, SEPTEMBER 15 2000)
- TSB #210800 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DELAYED TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT (LOCK-UP). THIS CONDITION MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1740 - TCC OR O/D SOLENOID PERFORMANCE. *TT (NHTSA ID #614659, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #0802303 -- INTERMITTENT LOCKING/UNLOCKING OF DOORS WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003414, JULY 08 2003)
- TSB #0800702 -- SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *SLC (NHTSA ID #634087, MARCH 25 2002)
- TSB #0801301 -- SUBJECT REGARDING RADIO CONNECTOR REPAIR KIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #621886, JUNE 15 2001)
- TSB #0800600REV -- SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB (NHTSA ID #618049, DECEMBER 29 2000)
- TSB #082600 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CENTRAL TIMER MODULE ELECTRICALLY LOCKS-UP. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092315, SEPTEMBER 29 2000)
- TSB #080100A -- CONCERNS WITH A NO START (ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK) CONDITION DUE TO A BLOWN STARTER RELAY CIRCUIT FUSE. TT (NHTSA ID #614155, JUNE 30 2000)
- TSB #082300 -- SUBJECT REGARDING PLASTIC BOOT TO PROTECT THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS B+ END TERMINAL AT THE GENERATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #614160, JUNE 23 2000)
- TSB #080100 -- EXPERIENCING A NO START (ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK) DUE TO A BLOWN STARTER RELAY CIRCUIT FUSE. *TT (NHTSA ID #609991, JANUARY 21 2000)
- TSB #080699A -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF RADIO INTERFERENCE TO / FROM TWO WAY RADIO RECEIVERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089713, DECEMBER 17 1999)
- TSB #083999 -- SUBJECT REGARDING COMMUNICATIONS STOPPING BETWEEN JTEC PCM AND A GENERIC SCAN TOOL. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089715, DECEMBER 10 1999)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- TSB #2301502 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC (NHTSA ID #634077, APRIL 01 2002)
- TSB #2302701 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #625650, SEPTEMBER 21 2001)
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
STRUCTURE:BODY
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- TSB #2303401 -- EXPERIENCING A SCRATCHING OR ITCHING TYPE SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR OPENING. *TT (NHTSA ID #628297, NOVEMBER 30 2001)
- TSB #2303401 -- EXHIBITING A SCRATCHING OR ITCHING TYPE SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR OPENING. *TT (NHTSA ID #628305, NOVEMBER 30 2001)
- TSB #0804100 -- A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH THE DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY LOCKING AND / OR UNLOCKING WITHOUT ANY ACTIVATION OF THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH OR A CLICKING SOUND HEARD COMING FROM THE POWER DOOR LOCKS (REPEATED LOCKING OR REPEATED UNLOCKING). (NHTSA ID #616721, JANUARY 31 2001)
WHEELS
SEATS
- TSB #2300800B -- SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615688, NOVEMBER 24 2000)
- TSB #233599 -- INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607963, SEPTEMBER 03 1999)
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- TSB #081600 -- CONCERNS WITH A BUZZ NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR SPEAKER(S). *TT (NHTSA ID #612606, APRIL 28 2000)
- TSB #084499 -- EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT OPERATION / STATIC IN ANY OR ALL SPEAKERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #609997, DECEMBER 31 1999)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #1801902A -- REVISION OF FLASH PROCESS FOR NEW ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FROM CUMMINS. *SLC THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-019-02 DATED JUNE 17, 2002. *TT (NHTSA ID #634112, SEPTEMBER 04 2002)
- TSB #1802002 -- FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC (NHTSA ID #634272, JUNE 24 2002)
- TSB #0200302 -- SUBJECT REGARDING A TOE IN SPECIFICATION CHANGE. *SLC (NHTSA ID #633485, JUNE 17 2002)
- TSB #2200102 -- CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC (NHTSA ID #634082, MARCH 11 2002)
- TSB #2600401 -- SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE / DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #620072, APRIL 01 2001)
- TSB #2601200 -- INFORMATION ON SERVICE PUBLICATION UPDATES. *JB (NHTSA ID #618413, DECEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #211100 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1740 - TCC OR OD SOLENOID PERFORMANCE. *TT (NHTSA ID #614660, OCTOBER 02 2000)
- TSB #080800 -- CONCERNS WITH AN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT (NHTSA ID #610624, MARCH 17 2000)
- TSB #182399 -- CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION DUE TO AN ERRONEOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0172 - 1/1 FUEL SYSTEM RICH. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089783, NOVEMBER 15 1999)