$2200 transmission service?

[Smudge]

Absolutely insane. $600 just for the fluid. See ya boys. I’m out of the Ram game. Trading in. Going back Chevy More than likely.

 

[2020PW]

You’re getting ripped off. Is that for Mopar fluid? You can buy the ZF (OEM) fluid for less.

 

[Smudge]

The filter is built into the pan. Crazy

 

[2020PW]

Yes, they cost $90 to $250

 

[Atcer2018]

The filter is built into the pan. Crazy

And you can purchase aftermarket pan/filter combos for less than $75. As 2020PW stated you can get the ZF branded fluid for about $18 per quart on eBay. It’s called Lifeguard 8 and it’s available by more than a few auto makers under their own name. I’ve found it branded as Audi for $12 a quart. You’ll need less than 7 quarts to do the transmission service. It’s a $200 DIY service. If you’re out of warranty use Valvoline Maxlife fluid for $20 per gallon from Walmart and a Chinese knockoff pan/filter for $30 off Amazon or eBay.

 

[MADDOG]

You might wanna call a Chevy dealer and find out what they charge.

 

[Jeepwalker]

There isn't as much maintenance to do on vehicles these days (compared to many years ago) but I agree, what maintenance there *is* to do, and certain replacement parts that used to be pretty inexpensive (or not needed at all -- e.g. WIN module), has become a lot more costly.

But as pointed out, there are DIY and local garage work-arounds.

 

[Scottly]

There isn't as much maintenance to do on vehicles these days

Exactly, which means economies-of-scale as they apply to the necessary parts have shrunk, hence those parts are more expensive. Not to sound old, but just be glad you're not doing plugs, wires, points, and condensers every 30K miles.

 

[09SilverRam]

What is the scope of the maintenance for $2200?

Dealership?

 

[mdc1990zr1]

Absolutely insane. $600 just for the fluid. See ya boys. I’m out of the Ram game. Trading in. Going back Chevy More than likely.

Oh my Prius has a flat. Look for the spare tire. Where's the spare? What's this? A can of fix-a-flat. Well that did nothing. Call for a tow. Three days later and a bill for nearly $400. Thanks Toyota, we don't need spares in an electric vehicle. Right on!
It seems that the manufacturers are driving you to the dealers for service. The ZF trans service is the same for all the German and European car manufacturers using that model transmission. By the manufacturer using "proprietary" parts and procedures, it keeps their parts required for maintenance and their "specialty" tools nearly a dealer-only requirement until the aftermarket catches up. Its a win-win for the dealer and manufacturer.
I have a fleet of GM trucks used in a commercial application. While they have run circles around the Fords that preceded them, they can have peculiar service items too, especially the diesel. My Ram is for personal use mostly, and has been more than enjoyable over the 27-year old Chevrolet 350 sportside 5-speed that it replaced with 260K trouble-free miles. I can't complain about the new GM trucks with the AFM because I read enough horror stories about them that I thought the Ram was the better choice with the MDS that can be turned off and controlled with a better lubrication strategy than what the owners manual dictates. Only time will tell. I have a serious dilemma when I have to buy my next 2500HD as to GM or Ram.
The grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence. Just ask my ex-wife. I can understand leaving to trade up, but to trade down?
Good luck with your GM.