Abs system continually failing causing vehicle collision on one occasion, recall on ABS system for 1994 jimmy's however consumer has not received any notice as of 8-16-99. Mjs
1994 GMC Jimmy brakes complaints
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When applying the brakes, pedal stiffens and vehicle does not stop. Driver has to apply the brakes a second time in order to stop. Dealer can't solve problem.
While traveling on the street,on wet road andapproaching a stop light ,commenced to apply brake pedal which went down to the floor, causing vehicle continue on through light before the vehicle stopped. No oncoming traffic e was coming. There was a delay in stopping before vehicle came toa complete stop. Can the federal safety agency provide additional information in this condition.
While driving at 40 MPH applied the brakes, and the brake pedal was hard and the ABS system locked up.
We have a 1994 gmc jimmy in which the ABS brakes had not been working properly all the time and now are not working any of the time we try them in the two-wheel or four-wheel drive mode. We heard about a recall for our vehicle, but when we called gmc they said it was not for the jimmy. We found additional information regarding bad brakes on the internet that includes the 1994 jimmy. Who do we believe and what do we do? Thank-you for your time and your response.
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My son was stuck in traffic on his way home from seattle. He went to make a stop and the brakes would not stop him. He says that he had both feet on the brake pedal and 2 hands on the steering wheel and the vehicle would not stop. At the time he was aware he was not going to stop, he tried to swing to avoid an accident but didn't have time. He says he was going about 20 to 30 miles per hour but at time of inpact with the vehicle, he was going about 20 MPH. We have complained about these brakes since we bought it but told that is the way they were supposed to be. The vehicle sits in my driveway undriveable.
Anti lock brakes continually failing, replacement of the master cylinder and ABS module did not rectify failures. Mjs
While driving approximately 20 miles the brakes overheated. If consumer stopped more then two or three times brakes would overheat. At one time brakes got so hot that the hubs overheated. Dealership put in a new egr valve, a gasket, module an e prom and a main computer.
The design of the gas & brake pedals are too close to one another. Whenever one is depressed, so is the other. This causes vehicle to not stop, but to accelerate when the brakes are applied.
Abs-brakes go to floor when stopping. Stopping distance greatly reduced. Also, master cylinder was said to be leaking. Dealer replaced master cylinder, had same problem. Then they bled brakes and adjusted rear brakes. This helped alittle as far as stopping distance, but brake pedal still goes to floor when making a fast stop at most any speed. Foot can hit both brake and gas pedal at the same time.
Left and right speed sensors failed and reluctor rings on hubs worn causing the brake pedal to become stuck and the car would not slow down until driver pushed pedal very hard.
Brakes have failed so many times that we can't even list them all. The dealer has replaced the master cylinder and ABS module, but we still have the problem. The dealer says there is nothing else they can do with it and advised us to trade it. This vehicle is not safe to be on the road. We will not drive it again unless it is fixed. We have also tried to get help from gmc and their safety line. The file # is 98232981.
Abs brakes continuously fail in wet conditions - even mildly wet; brakes go all the way to the floor with no stopping power at all. Originally thought it was my wife not knowing how to use ABS correctly, but I drove vehicle all week and it is definitely not her fault. We replaced the brakes a couple of months ago to no avail. We will be reporting this to our senator since gmc has received many complaints on this issue and has failed to act. We just bought it in mar 1998 but will be getting rid of it as soon as we can.
Ea94038; ABS braking system failure; when coming up to a stop driver applied the brakes, the pedal went down to the floorboard and the truck did not stop. Driver crashed into a stop light. No one was injuried. The vehicle is being held at the dealer. Dealer stated that the ABS module went out.
Abs failure at 19 MPH. Pedal went to the floor.
Consumer states on two different occasions, upon applying the brake pedal on dry pavement to make a normal stop, consumer experienced extended stopping distance, resulting in two different accidents. Also, excessive wear of the pads and rotors. Please provide any further details.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the vehicle front brakes lock up. Owner replaced brake pads 4 times.
Abs failure; at varying speeds, when applying brakes, ABS engages while pedal pressure applies. Occurs when going over bumps, or when making a turn and applying brakes. Pedal pressure reamins constant, does not go to floor, but ABS disengages and vehicle fails to stop.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal becoms hard, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a minor collision. The dealer has replaced the brake pads and cleaned the sensor prior to the incident. The manufacturer has been notified.
The defective braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to be "stiff" and extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident. Replaced 3-4 times. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Abs (#ea 94 038): had applied brakes & vehicle would start to slow down, but not stop right away. Had nearly rearended other vehicles 4 different times due to lack of stopping distance. An intermittent problem. Took to dealer & so far nothing was found.
Brake pedal goes to the floor, master cylinder replaced several times with no improvement, complete brake repair necessary.
Whenever the ABS brakes were applied, it felt like the left front wheel had locked up. The pedal was hard. The stopping distance was greater than usual. This caused the vehicle to rearend another vehicle. Its an intermittent problem. Had talked to dealer & was told there was no problem with the ABS brakes.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will intermittently travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.
Master cylinder failed, causing brakes to malfunction, resulting in a collision/injuries.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehcle would not stop, causing an accident. Please provide further details.
02/16/98, parked vehicle in first gear and applied parking brake.on o2/17/98, five further applied parking brake and put truck into neutral to warm vehicle up before driving it. She went into house and 10 minutes later vehicle went backwards and crashed into house.
Brakes:when driving and applying the brakes, brake pedal would go completely to the floor before stopping . The brakes are worse in wet weather . Front pads/rotors have been replaced.
When applying the ABS brakes in a panic stop, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, resulting in a collision/injuries.
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