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.
1992 GMC Jimmy brakes complaints
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Consumer ABS sensors failed causing the ABS dash light to illuminate and resulted in low brake pedal and extended stopping distance. Nlm
Vehicle experiences ongoing problem with ABS failing to operate. Vehicle been inspected by independent repairs shop, and nothing could be found. Dealer was not notified.
Consumer state while making a stop on wet pavement vehicle continue to stilltravel. Dlr has been notifed alson mrf. Please provide further information.
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.
We had a couple of crashes due to the truck not stopping on time. We need to get a letter stating that it was not the driver's fault but due to the trucks failing components. This has caused an increase on our insurance premiums. Please correct this immediately due to high bills. Thank you, call me at work for more details.
Abs brakes are not working properly.
While driving applied brakes, and pedal went to the floor. Couldn't stop vehicle.
Abs brakes make vehicle turn to the right. Also, ABS light stays on.
Would hear a hissing sound when ABS brakes were applied. The ABS light would come on & stay. Pedal goes to floor. When released makes noises. Been to dealer & informed by mechanic ABS line was worn & needed replacing.
When consumer applied brakes car would not stop. It veered off the roadway to avoid a crash.this problem only happens when a stop is about to be made.dealer was contacted, and stated they knew of no such problem and received no reports on this matter.
When ABS brakes are applied, they would completely fail to work. The brake pedal goes to floor. Vehicle would experience extended stopping distance. Would have to use the emergency brake to stop vehicle. Will be taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check it out.
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.
Vehicle experiencing anti-lock brake system failure. However, recall notice (99v‑193) explains the same failure consumer experiencing.
This vehicle was in two seperate car accidents and I beleived the they were caused by the anti-lock brakes.
Abs brakes consistantly intermitantly kick in delaying stop time- ongoing problem- dealers cannot find defect- sometimes antilock light flashes--no codes are stored- have replaced sensors on wheels and cleaned brake dust from rear-- no change.
When driving at 50 to 60mph and applying the brakes the right front wheels locked up, and the only way to unlock them was to put in reverse. Dealer couldn't find the cause of the problem. Has happened five times.
The ABS brake warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
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Catastrophic ABS failure at freeway speeds. When brakes are applied lightly to adjust speed in traffic, ABS pump activiates, locking brake pedal in the up position while not slowing vehicle. Abs system continues pedal lockout until vehicle rolls to a complete stop. Dealer indicates ABS failure, recommends disconnecting ABS.
The defective ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor and extended stopping distance. Also, the brake light illuminated. Dealer replaced 4 ABS braking system. Each time the same problems reoccurred. *ak
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. Abs light is constantly illuminating. In addition the anti-lock brakes aren't working. The manufacturer has been contacted. Codes have been resent, but problem still occurs, owner has not yet had ABS repaired because of high cost. *ak
Consumer was drving approximately 45 MPH on dry pavement, but car acted as if it was on an icy road , the brake system began to vibrate.
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.
Ea94038, ABS braking systme failure; when applying the brakes on wet road conditions, the brakes would lock up, causing the truck to slide. When taken to the dealer, the brake actuator was replaced.
Anti-lock brakes have not worked properly since ownership.
Brakes: driving approximately 30mph and applied the brakes anti-lock brake light came on. Could not stop vehicle, pulled over to curb and had the vehicle towed.
When traveling on dry or wet road surfaces driving the truck at a slow speed going down a hill the brakes will lock-up. When putting foot on the brake pedal, and the truck will keep going forward.
When the brakes are applied the valve locked, causing the ABS light to come on . The manufacturer has been notified.
Abs brake failure, on wet surface, usually when it begins to rain. Vehicle will glide until it stops on its own.
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