1992 GMC Jimmy: brake failure

Filed Nov 29, 2004 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

We were given a 1992 gmc jimmy by my father, and along with the car came all the corresponding paperwork. Included in the paperwork was a "safety recall notice" from gmc dated may 2000, recall # g99041-s. This letter describes an ABS brake failure resulting in abnormal stopping distances and the required repairs. When we got the car, I asked my father if the repair was performed and he stated "that when he called the dealership for an appointment they had no record of the recall so the repair was not performed". Since we've taken ownership of the vehicle, we've experienced a brake failure as described in this letter and wish to correct the problem that gmc has indicated. I've tried calling our local dealership and have received the same response as my father did, "there's no recall with that number and our VIN doesn't show any recall notices". I've also called gmc @ 1800-462-8782 and spoke to a tyhessia smith (1‑866‑542‑4368 extension 45904, service request # 1-283317144), she also has no record of the recall. Having this recall notice along with a brake failure seems to require prompt action from gmc, but it seems I'm getting little assistance from them.

Filed Feb 12, 2001 · Brakes · CT

I received a recall notice from general motors during the summer of 2000. The recall notice was created by the nation traffic and motor vehicle act and was titled campaign #g99041-s. I sceduled my vehicle for the upgrade and had this service perfomed on 09/20/00. Approximately two weeks after the upgrade the vehicle was placed in four wheel drive (push button type) and would not release after several attempts. I reviewed the vehicle manual and walked through the process of releasing the 4wd if it became locked up and fortunately it worked and released. I made another appointment with the original dealer. His technicians reviewed the vehicle on 10/04 and said that they had plugged in a vacumn wrong and now everything would be ok. Approximately two months later I was driving the vehicle and had the first opportunity to engane the ABS unit. It engaged and worked as it had four about eight years. The following day both the ABS and brake dashboard warning lights illuminated and stayed illuminated. Because of th ebrake light being illuminated and the fact that the vehicle had the original back brake shoes I thought that I changed the back shoes that light issue might go away. After changing the back brake shoes, installing spring kits, and turning the drums, I reassembled, adjusted the shoes and "tried the pedal" in my garage. Both the standard brake pedal and the emergeny brake pedals responded close to the top of their positions. At this time I started the vehicle and the brake pedal immediatly "fell" to the floor. The pedal pumped up but after several seconds again fell to the floor. I purchased a new master cyinder from napa and installed it. Only after a complete system beeding did I regain any brake pedal. Both the ABS and brake light stayed "on". Back to the dealer, reported defective ABS ($1400.00) I feel the original recall and dealer work created brake failure.

Filed Apr 3, 2000 · Acceleration, Seat belts · PA · 1 injury

Consumer had the brake pedal completely depressed to the floor but the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, the car accelerated onto the road and was struck on the right front fender by another vehicle, the impact disengaged the seat belt and threw consumer into the passenger seat of vehicle where he struck his head on passenger side window, consumer experiencing pain in right knee from this accident. Nlm

Filed Feb 9, 2000 · Brakes · VA

When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not duplicated or corrected the problem.

Filed Nov 9, 1999 · Brakes · WI

Vehicle has been experiencing complete brake failure while driving at approximately 20 MPH, and pedal went down to the floor. Dealer notified and located an internal leak to echu control module/ replacemnt was done at consumer's expense.

Filed Oct 12, 1999 · Brakes · OK

While driving applied brakes, and pedal went to the floor. Couldn't stop vehicle.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Brakes · LA · crash

When turning a corner driver applied brakes , pedal went to the floor, and vehicle hit another car on the side. Mechanic couldn't find a problem with the brakes.

Filed Aug 28, 1998 · Brakes · AR

While driving at approximately 20 MPH had to slam on brakes. When consumer applied the brakes, the complete ABS braking system blew. She had no brakes.

Filed Jan 27, 1998 · Brakes · PA

Abs brake failure, on wet surface, usually when it begins to rain. Vehicle will glide until it stops on its own.

Filed Jan 25, 1998 · Brakes · FL

Brake pedal went to the floor, with no braking power.

Filed Nov 25, 1997 · Brakes · MI

Brakes: when driving on wet surface and applying the brakes, the pedal go to the floor and there are no brakes at all.

Filed Nov 6, 1997 · Brakes · OR

Brakes: this is an intermittent problem, but whenever the highway is wet or slippery or if there is gravel, applying the brakes and attempting to stop, the brakes will go completely to the floor and there is no brakes.. Dealers have checked and they say everything is normal.