2023 RAM 2500 Laramie – CEL/DPF Issue Under Warranty. Delete vs Keep Stock?

[Hooligan550]

Hey everyone, looking for some advice.

I recently bought a 2023 RAM 2500 Laramie with 29,000 miles. Purchased it on January 2nd, and about a month later I got a check engine light. I scanned it and it’s related to the DPF/DEF emissions system.

The truck is still under the factory warranty, and I also bought an extended warranty (engine & trans) to 110,000 miles.

Use case:

• Daily driver
• Occasional towing
• Heaviest load will be a car trailer with a side-by-side and dirt bike, roughly 5,000 lbs

I’ve been told:

• These trucks are very reliable if deleted
• The motor is solid
• The transmissions can have issues, but with light towing and daily driving like mine, it seems less common

My main question:
Is it smarter to keep the warranty and stay stock, or try to refund the warranty and delete the truck to avoid future EGR/DPF problems?

Random question:
Is driving every day with the full exhaust brake on bad for the truck? I’ve heard it can actually help prevent the turbo actuator from failing, but I’m not sure if that’s true.

Appreciate any real-world experience or input.

 

[Units]

What is the code you are getting? Could be a multitude of things.

 

[Farmatt]

If it's still under warranty id get it fixed under warranty since you have so much more to go under said warranty.

The mile/day my 26 warranty is up its getting a Genny Craig diet. Hope by then they've figured out the DNA sequencing for the 2026+ ECUs.

 

[RamCares]

Hey everyone, looking for some advice.

I recently bought a 2023 RAM 2500 Laramie with 29,000 miles. Purchased it on January 2nd, and about a month later I got a check engine light. I scanned it and it’s related to the DPF/DEF emissions system.

The truck is still under the factory warranty, and I also bought an extended warranty (engine & trans) to 110,000 miles.

Use case:

• Daily driver
• Occasional towing
• Heaviest load will be a car trailer with a side-by-side and dirt bike, roughly 5,000 lbs

I’ve been told:

• These trucks are very reliable if deleted
• The motor is solid
• The transmissions can have issues, but with light towing and daily driving like mine, it seems less common

My main question:
Is it smarter to keep the warranty and stay stock, or try to refund the warranty and delete the truck to avoid future EGR/DPF problems?

Random question:
Is driving every day with the full exhaust brake on bad for the truck? I’ve heard it can actually help prevent the turbo actuator from failing, but I’m not sure if that’s true.

Appreciate any real-world experience or input.

We regret to hear or this. If concerns are still present after such time, our team would then suggest contact with your local dealer especially since your warranty is active. If needed, we can look into this alongside your dealer for enhanced support. Feel free to DM us at any time and we can start there.

Chris,
Ram Cares