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2015 Ram Chassis Cab specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2015 Ram Chassis Cab or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 12 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.

Horsepower
320–410 hp
Recalls
8
Schedule covers
150k miles
Publications
12
Chassis Cab towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2015 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

2015 Ram Chassis Cab specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2015 specification sheets.

Spec sheet
General information4 specs
Vehicle type
Chassis Cab: Regular Cab and Crew Cab
Assembly plant
Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant, Saltillo, Mexico
EPA vehicle class
Large Pickup
Introduction
2007 Model Year
Engines60 specs
5.7-liter HEMI V-8
AvailabilityOptional
Type and descriptionEight-cylinder, 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled, with variable-valve timing (VVT)
Displacement345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve systemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, hydraulic lifters with roller followers
Fuel injectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression ratio10.5:1
Power (SAE gross)383 hp (286 kW) @ 5,600 rpm
Torque (SAE gross)400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Maximum engine speed5,800 rpm
Fuel requirementUnleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended; Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable
Oil capacity7.0 qt. (6.6 liter)
Coolant capacity17.30 liters
Emission controlDual three-way catalytic converters, internal engine features with knock sensors
6.4-liter HEMI V-8
AvailabilityStandard
Type and descriptionEight-cylinder, 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled, with variable-valve timing (VVT)
Displacement392 cu. in. (6,417 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke4.09 x 3.72 (103.9x94.6)
Valve systemVVT, push-rod operated overhead valves (16, two-per-cylinder), eight de-activating and eight hydraulic lifters with all roller followers
Fuel injectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bear caps, 356 aluminum cylinder heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression ratio10:1
Power (SAE gross)410 hp (302 kW) @ 5,600 rpm; 370 hp (267kW) @ 4,600 rpm (over 10k rating)
Torque (SAE gross)429 lb.-ft. (582 N•m) at 4,000 rpm
Maximum engine speed5,800 rpm limited; 4,800 rpm with Aisin
Fuel requirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil capacity7 qt. (6.6 liter)
Coolant capacity15.75 liters
Emission controlThree-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, cooled electronic EGR and individual cylinder fuel control
6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel I-6
AvailabilityManual six-speed transmission
Type and descriptionSix-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled, turbocharged, intercooled
Displacement408 cu. in. (6,690 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke4.21 x 4.88 (107 x 124)
Valve systemOHV, 24 valves, solid lifters
Fuel injectionElectronic high-pressure common rail
ConstructionCast-iron block and head
Compression ratio17.3:1
Power (SAE gross)320 hp (239 kW) @ 2,800 rpm
Torque (SAE gross)650 lb.-ft. (881 N•m) @ 1,400 rpm
Maximum engine speed3,200 rpm
Fuel requirementUltra-low sulfur diesel
Oil capacity12.0 qt. (11.3 liter) with filter
Coolant capacity22.50 liters
Emission controlsSelective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
6.7-liter High Output Cummins turbo diesel I-6
AvailabilityOptional (Aisin six-speed automatic)
Type and descriptionSix-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled, turbocharged, intercooled
Displacement408 cu. in. (6690 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke4.21 x 4.88 (107 mm x 124 mm)
Valve systemOHV, 24 valves, solid lifters
Fuel injectionElectronic high-pressure common rail
ConstructionCast-iron block and head
Compression ratio17.3:1
Power (SAE gross)325 hp (242 kW) @ 2,400 rpm
Torque (SAE gross)750 lb.-ft. (1017 N•m) @ 1,500rpm
Maximum engine speed3,200 rpm
Fuel requirementUltra-low sulfur diesel
Oil capacity12.0 qt. (11.3 liter) with filter
Coolant capacity22.50 liters
Emission controlsSelective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Transmissions43 specs
G56 — manual six-speed overdrive
Availability6.7-liter diesel
DescriptionSynchronized in all gears
Axle ratios3500: 3.42, 3.73, 4.10
PTOLeft -or right-side with split shaft capability
66RFE — automatic six-speed
Availability5.7-liter gas and 6.4-liter gas
DescriptionThree planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
Axle ratios5.7-liter: 4.10; 6.4-liter: 4.10
AS66RC — automatic six-speed
Availability6.4-liter gas
DescriptionThree planetary gear-sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
Axle ratios3500: 4.44
PTOLeft- or right-side capability
AS69RC — automatic six-speed
Availability6.7-liter diesel
DescriptionThree planetary gear-sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
Axle ratios3500: 3.42, 3.73, 4.10
PTOLeft -or right-side with split shaft capability
Gear ratiosG56 — manual six-speed overdrive66RFE — automatic six-speedAS66RC — automatic six-speedAS69RC — automatic six-speed
1st5.943.233.753.75
2nd3.281.842.02.0
3rd1.981.411.341.34
4th1.311.001.01.0
5th1.00.820.770.77
6th0.740.630.630.63
Reverse5.424.443.543.54
Transfer casesBW 44-46, BW 44-47Transfer cases: BW 44-46, BW 44-475 specs
Availability
Optional on 6.7-liter diesel, 6.4-liter gas and 5.7-liter gas
Type
Part-time - BW 44-47 manual shift and BW 44-46 electric shift
Operating modes
2WD; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low-range ratio
2.64
Center differential
None
Axles1 spec
Axles
See feature availability chart
Electrical system1 spec
Electrical system
See feature availability chart
Suspension2 specs
Front
Three-link with track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle
Rear
Hotchkiss leaf spring suspension, solid axle
Brakes3 specs
Front
360 x 39 vented disc with 2 x 60 front caliper
Rear
358 x 34 vented disc with 2 x 45 caliper for SRW, 2 x 51 for DRW
Power-assist
Hydroboost
Air bags2 specs
Reg Cab
2
Crew Cab
2
Steering1 spec
Power-assist
Hydraulic assist
Dimensions and capacities48 specs
4x24x4
Regular Cab 143.5-in. WB 60-in. CA SRW
Wheelbase143.5143.5
Turning diameter (a)45.055.5
Track Width – Front76.076.0
Track Width – Rear73.673.6
Overall Length234.3234.3
Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point (SgRP) Front78.978.9
Overall Height80.180.1
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front10.38.7
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear8.48.4
Approach Angle28.328.3
Ramp Breakover Angle23.723.7
Departure Angle31.131.1
Regular Cab 143.5-in. WB 60-in. CA DRW
Wheelbase143.5143.5
Turning diameter (a)55.545.0
Track Width – Front76.076.0
Track Width – Rear73.673.6
Overall Length234.3234.3
Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point (SgRP) Front78.978.9
Overall Height80.180.1
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front10.38.7
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear8.48.4
Approach Angle28.328.3
Ramp Breakover Angle23.723.7
Departure Angle31.131.1
Regular Cab 167.5-in. WB 84-in. CA DRW
Wheelbase167.5167.5
Turning diameter (a)51.7551.75
Track Width – Front76.076.0
Track Width – Rear73.673.6
Overall Length258.3258.3
Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point (SgRP) Front78.978.9
Overall Height80.080.0
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front10.38.7
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear8.48.4
Approach Angle28.428.4
Ramp Breakover Angle20.820.8
Departure Angle31.031.0
Crew Cab 172.4-in. WB 60-in. CA DRW
Wheelbase172.4172.4
Turning diameter (a)53.1753.17
Track Width – Front76.076.0
Track Width – Rear73.673.6
Overall Length282.3282.3
Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point (SgRP) Front78.978.9
Overall Height79.979.9
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front10.38.8
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear8.48.4
Approach Angle28.528.5
Ramp Breakover Angle18.218.2
Departure Angle30.930.9

(a) Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height; it and steering wheel turns lock-to-lock may differ with optional tires and wheels.

Accommodations13 specs
Regular CabCrew Cab
Seating capacity, F/R3/0 or 2/03/3 or 2/3
Front – Head room – in. (mm)39.9 (1,013.5)41.0 (1,040.5)
Front – Legroom – in. (mm)41 (1,041.4)41 (1,041.4)
Front – Shoulder room – in. (mm)66 (1,676.4)66 (1,676.4)
Front – Hip room – in. (mm)62.9 (1,598.7)63.2 (1,605.3)
Front – Seat travel – in. (mm)9.0 (230.0)9.0 (230.0)
Front – Recliner range (degrees)85 (38 rwd, 47 fwd)56 (38 rwd, 18 fwd)
Rear – Head room – in. (mm)—39.9 (1,013.5)
Rear – Legroom – in. (mm)—40.3 (1,023.3)
Rear – Shoulder room – in. (mm)—65.7 (1,668.8)
Rear – Hip room – in. (mm)—63.2 (1,605.3)
Interior volume: Front – cu. ft. (cu m)62.5 (1.8)64.2 (1.8)
Interior volume: Rear – cu. ft. (cu m)—61.1 (1.7)

— not listed or not applicable

Source: 2015 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Specifications (Stellantis media site).

No EPA fuel-economy rating. Heavy-duty pickups, chassis cabs and full-size vans above 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight are exempt from EPA labeling, so there is no official MPG figure for the Chassis Cab.

2015 Ram Chassis Cab wheels & tires

The spec sheet doesn't list tire sizes for this model year; here is what the owner's manual says.

Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Manual covers compact, full-size and tire-service-kit setups depending on equipment; the sheet does not say which applies.
Lug nut torque
130 ft-lb (176 N·m) (Cone type), M14 x 1.50 thread, 22 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2015 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Specifications, 2015 Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cab Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2015 Ram Chassis Cab maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the front and rear axle surfacesIf gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, change axle fluid.
  • Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the front and rear axle surfacesIf gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, change axle fluid.
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter
Replace spark plugs. **
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change the automatic transmission fluid (AS66RC Transmission Only)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and sump filter (AS66RC Transmission Only)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (66RFE Transmission Only), if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (66RFE transmission)
Inspect the transfer case fluid, change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
Change the transfer case fluid
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

Once a month or before a long trip

  • Check engine oil level
  • Check windshield washer fluid level
  • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
  • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and automatic transmission and fill as needed
  • Check function of all interior and exterior lights

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
  • Lube the front drive shaft fitting

Gasoline engines: oil change limit

  • Oil change interval never exceeds 8,000 miles (13,000 km), 12 months or 350 engine hours, whichever comes first
  • Severe duty (dusty/off-road or mostly idle/low rpm): change oil every 4,000 miles (6,500 km)

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

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2015 Ram Chassis Cab fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
All engines
Fuel tank (approximate)Standard rear tank52 gal197 L
Optional midship tank22 gal83 L
5.7L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-207 qt6.6 L
SAE 5W-30 (3500/4500/5500 trucks over 14,000 lb / 6,350 kg GCWR)7 qt6.6 L
Cooling system18.3 qt17.3 L
6.4L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 0W-40 synthetic7 qt6.6 L
Cooling system16.6 qt15.7 L
6.7L diesel engine
Engine oil with filterCummins turbo diesel12 qt11.4 L
Cooling systemCummins turbo diesel (Mopar 10-Year/150,000-Mile coolant)5.7 gal21.4 L
Diesel exhaust fluid tank (approximate)Cummins turbo diesel (Chassis Cab)9 gal34 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Shared across engines
Engine coolant
10-year/150,000-mile OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10-Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil filter5.7L/6.4L engines
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs5.7L/6.4L engines
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection5.7L/6.4L engines
87 octane acceptable, 89 octane recommended
—
5.7L engine
Engine oil
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix
Engine oilTrucks over 14,000 lb (6,350 kg) GCWR
SAE 5W-30, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix
6.4L engine
Engine oil
SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API SNMS-12633
Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil
6.7L diesel engine
Engine coolantCummins turbo diesel
10-year/150,000-mile OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolant
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10-Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oilCummins turbo diesel, ambient above 0°F (-18°C)
SAE 15W-40, API CJ-4 required (Cummins CES 20081 oils also acceptable)MS-10902
Mopar, Shell Rotella or Shell Rimula
Engine oilCummins turbo diesel, ambient below 0°F (-18°C)
SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API CJ-4 requiredMS-10902
Mopar, Shell Rotella or Shell Rimula
Engine oil filterCummins turbo diesel
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Fuel filtersCummins turbo diesel
Mopar fuel filter, 3 micron rating required
Mopar Fuel Filter
Crankcase ventilation filterCummins turbo diesel
Mopar CCV filter
Mopar CCV Filter
Fuel selectionCummins turbo diesel
Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel (15 ppm sulfur max), No. 2 diesel ASTM D-975 Grade S15; climatized No. 2 or 50% No. 1 blend in extreme cold; biodiesel up to B5 (ASTM D-975), up to B20 (ASTM D-7467) only on B20-configured Chassis CabsASTM D-975 S15
—
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)Cummins turbo diesel
DEF API certified to ISO 22241
Mopar Diesel Exhaust Fluid (API Certified)

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission5.7L and 6.4L engines with 66RFE transmission
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4
Automatic transmission6.4L engine with AS66RC transmission
Mopar ASRC automatic transmission fluid or equivalent
Mopar ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer case
BW44-44 transfer case fluid
Mopar BW44-44 Transfer Case Fluid
Front and rear axle4500/5500
GL-5 SAE 75W-90 syntheticMS-9763
—
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 and SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable)
Mopar DOT 3
Power steering reservoir
Power Steering Fluid +4 or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4, Mopar ATF+4
Automatic transmission6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, AS69RC transmission (all Chassis Cab models)
Mopar ASRC automatic transmission fluid or equivalent
Mopar ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
5.7L and 6.4L gasoline engines
87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance)
Up to 10% (E10)
6.7L Cummins turbo diesel
Ultra-low-sulfur diesel
Up to B5 (ASTM D-975); up to B20 (ASTM D-7467) only on Chassis Cabs ordered or reconfigured for B20

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Cone typeThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket130 ft‑lb (176 N·m)
Flanged typeThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket129 ft‑lb (175 N·m)
  • Dual rear wheels are flat mounted and center piloted with two-piece lug nuts; clean the hex-to-washer interface when rotating or replacing tires.
  • Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean off dirt or oil before tightening.
  • Refer to the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
  • Diesel Supplement lists Chassis Cab DEF tank at 9 gal (34 L); Chassis Cab fuel tanks are the 52 gal rear and 22 gal midship tanks already listed.
  • 6.7L Cummins diesel rows come from the Diesel Supplement PDF (pages 255-257, 317-322).

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2015 Ram Chassis Cab recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab: 8 recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA hasn't published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab.

Recalls (8)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsMay 27, 2021 · Campaign 21V398000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

Risk: Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021.

Campaign 21V398000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiringMay 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V332000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentDecember 21, 2017 · Campaign 17V824000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.

Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…

Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shiftDecember 20, 2017 · Campaign 17V821000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position.

Risk: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.

Campaign 17V821000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselSeptember 12, 2017 · Campaign 17V562000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.

Risk: The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T51.

Campaign 17V562000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension: front: control arm: upper armJuly 27, 2015 · Campaign 15V468000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ram 4500, and 5500 pickup trucks manufactured January 30, 2015, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have inadequate penetration of the front upper control arm loop to spacer weld, reducing the front suspension stability.

Risk: A reduction of suspension stability control could affect control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R34.

Campaign 15V468000 on NHTSA.gov
Show 2 older recalls
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.July 23, 2015 · Campaign 15V461000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate…

Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov
TiresMay 18, 2015 · Campaign 15V290000

Chryser (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks manufactured August 20, 2013, to January 27, 2015 and equipped with 6.4L Hemi engines. The affected vehicles have a maximum governed speed of 106 mph but are fitted with tires that are only rated for a maximum speed of 87 mph.

Risk: If the vehicle exceeds the tires' maximum speed rating, the tires may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will correct the electronic control unit software to limit the vehicle's speed to 87 mph, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R17.

Campaign 15V290000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
20
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
0
  • Engine6
  • Electrical system5
  • Power train4
  • Wheels4
  • Service brakes3
  • Unknown or other3
  • Steering2
  • Suspension2

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500, Ram 5500. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2015 Ram Chassis Cab owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2015 model year.

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Reading the 2015 Chassis Cab data for Great Lakes roads

We read the 2015 Chassis Cab owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Kentucky driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

The oil grade on a January morning

The fluids table calls for SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 by temperature (5.7L), SAE 0W-40 (6.4L) and SAE 15W-40 or 5W-40 by temperature (6.7L Cummins turbo diesel) at 7 qt (5.7L), 7 qt (6.4L) and 12 qt (6.7L Cummins turbo diesel), with synthetic oil in the specification. Synthetic stock copes with both ends of this region's weather, from a subzero start in the Upper Peninsula to a loaded summer climb in the Smokies. Match the exact specification on the filler cap, not just the viscosity.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

A Chassis Cab left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers four-wheel drive. In Kentucky, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

Trailer duty in the schedule

Regular towing puts the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab on the schedule's trailer rows: axle fluid, automatic transmission fluid and transfer case fluid service, first at 20,000 miles. A summer of hauling a boat to Lake Cumberland, Norris Lake or a Lake Michigan launch counts. The Great Lakes are fresh water, so a trailer's real corrosion threat here is winter road salt, not the ramp.

Tank size for hill country

The 2015 Ram Chassis Cab holds 22 to 52 gallons of fuel. Once you leave the interstate in West Virginia or eastern Kentucky, mountain routes can run a long way between stations, and the climbs burn more fuel than flat miles do. Fill up before heading into the hills.

Gravel hollow roads and the air filter

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Kentucky to Michigan.

2015 Ram Chassis Cab questions

How much oil does the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab take?

With a filter change: 5.7L engine, SAE 5W-20, 7 qt / 6.6 L; 5.7L engine, SAE 5W-30 (3500/4500/5500 trucks over 14,000 lb / 6,350 kg GCWR), 7 qt / 6.6 L; 6.4L engine, SAE 0W-40 synthetic, 7 qt / 6.6 L; and 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 12 qt / 11.4 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab use?

5.7L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 5.7L engine, trucks over 14,000 lb (6,350 kg) GCWR: SAE 5W-30, API certified (MS-6395); 6.4L engine: SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API SN (MS-12633); 5.7L/6.4L engines: Mopar engine oil filter; 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, ambient above 0°F (-18°C): SAE 15W-40, API CJ-4 required (Cummins CES 20081 oils also acceptable) (MS-10902); 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, ambient below 0°F (-18°C): SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API CJ-4 required (MS-10902); and 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. if gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, change axle fluid; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab get?

The EPA doesn't publish a fuel-economy rating for the Chassis Cab: heavy-duty pickups, chassis cabs and full-size vans above 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight are exempt from fuel-economy labeling, so there is no official MPG figure to quote.

Does the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab have recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab. The most recent: Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (May 2021), Electrical system: wiring (May 2018), and Equipment (December 2017). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2015 Ram Chassis Cab with NHTSA. The components named most often are engine (6), electrical system (5), and power train (4). 1 complaint involved a crash and 3 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.