Dt: the consumer stated the ABS didn't activate when it was suppose to. The dealer could not find a p problem. *jb during quick stops the brakes would fail and the ABS light would illuminate intermittently.
1994 GMC Jimmy: ABS light or ABS activating
131 of the 334 complaints about the 1994 GMC Jimmy describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 131
- of this car's complaints
- 39%
- typical mileage
- 103,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
I was braking at a stop light and the car in front of me hit there brakes. I stepped on my brakes harder and the ABS kicked in for a short time. Then the brakes failed and I was not able to stop. Hitting the car in front of me. There was no damage to my car or the car I hit. I have not been able to make the truck do this again.
Request for the federal safety agency to examine gmc jimmy ABS problems.*mr consumer was having brake problems prior to recall work being performed. After the recall work was done, the problems continued. Consumer was involved in a accident as a result of this failure. She would like to know if gm is still liable for the faulty brakes after the recall work was done.
When applying the anti lock brakes they will lock up, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. *ak the consumer stated a recall repair regarding the ABS was performed in 2000. Gm evaluated the vehicle and said the crash was due to poor brakes. *jb
When attempting to brake brake pedal was extremely hard. Lost all ability to stop the vehicle when pressing on the brake pedal. This resulted in a 1-car accident. There are serious problems with the ABS brake system on this vehicle. This was part of the 1999 recall and was in for service. Last year the loss of braking was expereinced and a sensor on the ABS system was replaced. This recent accident occurred after 6500 miles on the replaced sensor.
Abs sysytem is failing causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
When applying brakes during emergency stop brakes grab then release, resulting in extended stopping distance. Abs recall 99v193000 was done in september 2000; however, it did not remedy the problem.
Consumer states while driving, another motorist suddenly stopped as a traffic light began to change, consumer attempted to apply the brakes, however the vehicle did not stop and consumer rearended the vehicle, consumer states the ABS failed and also there is a recall ( 99i006000) regarding this matter.(lee herman attorney at law on behalf of alex gray the consumer. Fax#610‑325‑9707)
After vehicle has been driven over 15 miles, and when applying brakes pedal stiffens and will not allow the driver to stop. Pedal has to be pumped in order to stop with the anit-lock brakes. Mechanic has disengaged the ABS.
Recall 99i00600 repairs were done. Brakes were modified without permission. Abs brakes will not work on vehicle in 4 wheel drive, dealer did not put identification label where recall was done on vehicle. Contacted dealer and dealer stated did recall accordingly.*ak consumer stated dealer install 2 transfer case switches, the dealer stated that the switches were cracking allowing transmission fluid to get into the vacuum lines.
Consumer has some problems with ABS system. Vehicle has extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer .
Recall 99i006000/ ABS brakes. Problems stated in recall are the exact problems as in vehicle. Extended stopping distance is one problem. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
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 1994 GMC Jimmy abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1994 GMC Jimmy?
131 of 334 owner complaints about the 1994 GMC Jimmy (39%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 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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