The service and repair manual for the 2020 Ram 5500 — 6.4L V8 and 6.7L I6 engines, 2 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 | 6.4L V8 — 392 cu in, OHV 6.7L I6 — OHV, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door · Base Cab & Chassis - Conventional |
| Federal record | 8 recalls · 11 complaints · 375 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2020 5500
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › oil/lubrication · 20V511000A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › linkages · 22V035000Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 21V023000A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial.
- Suspension — rear · 21V016000A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage, which may result in a partial.
- Suspension — rear · 20E031000A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist › vacuum › hoses, lines/piping, and · 21V008000A worn rear brake line may leak fluid, resulting in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, i.
- Fuel System, Diesel — delivery › fuel pump · 21V880000An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 22V759000A brake hose rupture can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 11 complaints and Ram has issued 375 technical service bulletins for the 2020 5500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2020 5500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2020 5500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2020 model year, covering the 6.4L V8 and 6.7L I6 across the Base Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door, Base Cab & Chassis - Conventional trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.
What 2020 5500 problems does it help with?
8 recalls are on federal record for the 2020 5500, covering engine and engine cooling, visibility, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 5500 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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