The service and repair manual for the 2020 Ram 1500 Classic — 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 engines, 15 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ram published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC 5.7L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ST 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 +9 |
| Other 2020 1500 Classic variants | 1500 → |
| Federal record | 11 recalls · 864 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2020 1500 Classic manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,505
- General Information 1,544
- Accessories & Equipment 9,143
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 891
- Body & Frame 2,900
- Maintenance 16
- Brakes 1,383
- Restraints 2,998
- Drivelines & Axles 143
- Steering 425
- Electrical 4,411
- Suspension 192
- Engine Mechanical 853
- Transmission 1,642
- Engine Performance 3,823
- Front 185
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2020 1500 Classic
- Air Bags · 19V407000Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 20V513000A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing t.
- Back Over Prevention — display function · 22V638000A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk.
- Air Bags · 20V374000In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the a.
- Seat Belts · 20V580000In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 22V767000An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Air Bags — side/window › curtain › inflator · 21V632000A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in th.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 20V191000The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › linkages · 20V208000Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- Structure — body › tailgate › hinge and attachments · 22V904000An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creat.
- Visibility — rearview mirrors/devices › exterior · 20V622000Missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 864 complaints and Ram has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 2020 1500 Classic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2020 1500 Classic manual
Is this manual specific to the 2020 1500 Classic?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2020 model year, covering the 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 across the SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST 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, Express Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Warlock Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Special Service Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Express Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Tradesman Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.
What 2020 1500 Classic problems does it help with?
11 recalls are on federal record for the 2020 1500 Classic, covering air bags, vehicle speed control, back over prevention. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ram dealers.
Does it include 2020 1500 Classic wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2020 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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