Hesitates on steep incline

[RobQ]

I have a 2018 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 liter hemi and 8 speed transmission. When taking off on a fairly steep hill, the truck hesitates and won't go and sometimes the ESC light flashes. I can back off the incline and it will take off normally. Any ideas on what is going on?

 

[crash68]

It might have something to do with the Hill Start Assist but that's supposed to keep you from rolling backwards on inclines when stopped. Maybe a problem with the pitch sensor. If you have the 8.4 there is an option to turn the HSA off.

 

[MidwestJ]

Mine kinda does this too and I never knew how to articulate the problem like you have.


Lag lag lag then the trans finally catches up and kinda snaps your neck back and the tires chirp a little.

Can anybody else weigh in on this?

 

[Burla]

does it do it in tow haul mode?

 

[RobQ]

Hasn't tried it in tow haul mode but will