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.
1994 GMC Jimmy: brake failure
78 of the 334 complaints about the 1994 GMC Jimmy describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 78
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- 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
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.
During normal braking, intermittentlyabs and brake lights would come on simultaneously and cause loss of braking. Vehicle at the dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving, consumer attempted to make a right turn, however the brakes failed causing the steering wheel to lock and preventing the vehicle from stopping in 150 feet of distance before hitting a sign. Vehicle was totaled. No injuries sustained. Consumer feel recall notice g99041rs received in january 2002 contents that the brakes did not work properly to prevent the vehicle from stopping.
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on highway, aproaching a busy intersection towards a stop, and applied brakes. Pedal went down to floor and there were no brakes. Consumer noticed a blue light on dashboard saying, antilock brakes. Vehicle ran into a rock ditch on side of the road and into an enbankment, and it stopped on impact.
On a short trip "engine check light" lit up.I was traveling on the interstate between albuquerque and sante fe (50 miles)...reaching albuquerque, I took the exit and the brakes failed to respond. Was able to stop by using extreme pressure, but had to pull off the exit to shoulder to avoid collision, and it took a long time to come to a stop. The dealer says the egr valve was defective (they replaced it yesterday), but admitted that since this was the 1st time, I had trouble with the vehicle (it had been running fine up to that point) he was surprised the brakes had failed. This seems very dangerous....no warning....total failure. There is a special policy #96067 in place for the egr, but the maximum milage for coverage is 75,000. (although for the next three years of models it is up to 100,000.) I see that there has been a recall on my brake system (although I have received nothing yet), but this problem does not seem to be the same one as described in the recall information found on the web; my brakes were not slow to respond, they just weren't working! Thanks , colleen cadwell.
Total brake loss, pedal went to the floor, no warning and no brake light, due to lost of brake fluid
Brakes fail and pedal went to the floor, component recalled (99v193) however vehicle not included due to VIN. Nlm
Intermittently when the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and the problem still exists.
Complete loss of brakes if used on rough or bumpy road surface. Decreased stoping distance on slick or wet road surfaces
When traveling on wet pavement and upon depressing the brake pedal, pedal went to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, also the emergency parking brake was enganged in order to stop the vehicle. Please provide any further details.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance . Also the ABS kicks in at low speeds. The dealer and manufacturer have 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 1994 GMC Jimmy brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1994 GMC Jimmy?
78 of 334 owner complaints about the 1994 GMC Jimmy (23%) mention brake failure. 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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