Brakes failed on 4 occasions. Brake pedal went to floor when attempting to stop abruptly. I did some research and found that this was a problem which had a recall although I didn't own the vehicle during that time. I contacted the previous owner who said he didn't have it fixed and wasn't sure if he ever received a recall notice. I notified gmc and was told by that my VIN was not found . Am I stuck with this problem? I found out it would cost approximately $800.00 to fix! It is very dangerous.
1993 GMC Jimmy: brake failure
52 of the 216 complaints about the 1993 GMC Jimmy describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 52
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Abs brakes failed to stop vehicle which resulted in a crash. Consumer conducted recall search, and contacted dealership regarding this. Dealership informed consumer that this vehicle was initially not included in any recall, however later stated that his vehicle was included in recalls 99v193000 and 99i006000. Dealership and manufacturer were refusing to perform any work on ABS system. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
At any time, with no warning, the brake pedal will become hard as a rock, and will not depress, therefore providing no braking to the vehicle. This is the 3rd time this has happened, and each time the truck was taken back to the dealer for repairs. One recall repair was done to the truck ABS system, but the same thing happened last night as I approched a toll booth at 55mph, with no brakes. I reserched your site, and found this seems to be a common problem with this vehicle, and not only this years production, causing accidents, and injuries. How many people are expendable before gm feels it is worth fixing?
Abs brakes went out while driving on wet road conditions, pedal went to floor. Consumer had no brakes, vehicle went out of control, resulting in rollover, one person sustained minor injuries.*ak
Consumer was involved in 2 accidents prior to recall 99i006 as a result of brake failure, consumer's insurance company is requesting reimbursement.
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Manufacturer has sent a recall notice to the consumer. However, gmc stated that this vehicle was not included under the recall due to VIN.
When approaching a stop light on dry pavement my braking system failed. The brake pedal went to the floor and I hit an acura integra. Luckily I had slowed down to 15mph before the braked failed. This makes the 3 time I have reported this problem to the federal safety agency and the second time to gmc. It also makes about the 8 time brake failure has occurred. Luckily I have never been hurt. I wish the recall on my car could take care of this problem but I haven't received my notice yet.
The vehicle would not stop on wet pavement in emergencies. When attempting a hard stop the brake peddle would go all the way to the floor board with the sound and feel of air escaping from somewhere. The brake peddle would also drop all the way to the floor board while braking if you hit bumpy road or pot holes and you would have no brakes at all if you do not have quick presence of mind to release the peddle and start again to avoid hitting an obstruction.
Abs brakes failed/replaced. Also replaced brake pads/calipers and master cylinder.
Abs brakes failed on four different occasions. Qcaw
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance . Manufacturer has not been notified.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. Consumer has to pump the brakes to stop the vehicle . The dealer has been notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
- Risk
- If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Recall number 99V193000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 GMC Jimmy brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 GMC Jimmy?
52 of 216 owner complaints about the 1993 GMC Jimmy (24%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 GMC Jimmy?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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