The service and repair manual for the 2016 Ram 3500 — 5.7L V8 and 6.4L V8 and 6.7L I6 engines, 25 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 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.7L V8 — OHV 6.4L V8 — 392 cu in, OHV 6.7L I6 — OHV, turbocharged |
| Trims | Tradesman Cab & Chassis 4-Door · Big Horn Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLT Cab & Chassis 4-Door · Laramie Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Limited Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +19 |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 180 complaints · 192 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 3500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,752
- General Information 1,531
- Accessories & Equipment 8,664
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 850
- Body & Frame 2,798
- Maintenance 52
- Brakes 1,420
- Restraints 2,416
- Drivelines & Axles 354
- Steering 590
- Electrical 5,095
- Suspension 626
- Engine Mechanical 1,413
- Transmission 1,001
- Engine Performance 4,037
- Common Specs & Procedures - 2,500
- Hd & 3,500
- Front 263
- Radiator Cap Pressure 21
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 3500
- Structure — body › tailgate · 18V486000If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a.
- Equipment · 16E041000If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate.
- Air Bags — side/window › curtain › inflator · 21V632000A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in th.
- Wheels · 17V499000If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — tailgate › latch · 19V347000If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a.
- Air Bags · 17V302000If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increase.
- Power Train — transfer case (4-wheel drive) · 16V495000If the main output shaft fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a cras.
Owners have filed 180 complaints and Ram has issued 192 technical service bulletins for the 2016 3500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 3500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 3500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 5.7L V8 and 6.4L V8 and 6.7L I6 across the Tradesman Cab & Chassis 4-Door, Big Horn Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Cab & Chassis 4-Door, Laramie Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Limited Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Tradesman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Laramie Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Longhorn Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Limited Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Tradesman Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Cab & Chassis 4-Door, Tradesman Cab & Chassis 2-Door, SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Cab & Chassis 2-Door, ST Cab & Chassis 4-Door, SLT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Big Horn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.
What 2016 3500 problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 3500, covering structure, equipment, air bags. 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 2016 3500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 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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