Owner claims that she has to push on the brakes very hard before they brakes respond.
1994 GMC Jimmy brakes complaints
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Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop, especially in a panic stop, the brake pedal will go completely to the floor and will not catch, the vehicle will not stop. Dealer has not been able to fix the problem.
Brakes does not work when there is hot weather. Once the brakes are applied truck stops, but when brakes are applied second time the truck does not want to stop. The truck has extended stopping distance, and the brakes would lock up on the second time around.
While making a turn the brake pedal went to the floor , ABS was fully engaged . The vehicle did not stop in adequate amount of time. The dealer has been notified.
While driving on wet roads and applying brakes, the wheels lock up/slide.
Abs brake light came on. When the ABS brakes are applied, the brake pedal would go to the floor. Its an intermittent problem. Vehicle would have extended stopping distance after brakes are applied.
Whenever ABS brakes are applied, the brake pedal goes to the floor . This would cause the vehicle to have a much longer stopping distance.
Abs brake problems; when hitting a bump, applying the brakes, experiences total brake failure. The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. Dealer is not able to find a problem with the jimmy.
Abs brake system failed, causing lock up and extended stopping distance.
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle would not stop right away, stopping distance is greater. Abs brakes would harden & lock up. Took to dealer & was informed nothing was wrong. The ABS brakes work like it suppose to.
Owner claims that the brakes do not stop the car when applied to a full stop.
Brakes: when driving and applying the brakes to stop or make a turn, the brake pedal will go to the floor and the vehicle will not stop.
Abs brake problems; while approaching a main intersection and applying the brakes on regular road conditions, the pedal went to the floor. The ABS warning light came on, and the truck stopped by hitting a club. The same incident happened on 10/28/97.
Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop the vehicle pushes pedal completely to the floor, and has a hard time stopping. Took in to dealer and they say it's the brakes, has to get used to it.
On wet pavements brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle continued to roll, causing the vehicle to collide .the dealer has been notified.
Pedal to floor, brake failure when applying the brakes to stop at a stop sign. Speed limit 20-25 MPH. *ak
Usually in wet conditions when vehicle is being driven at approx 25mph or less, approaching at stop sign, applies brakes/begins to slow down , brakes make noise under hood. Pedal goes to floor, does not stop right away. Consumer feels ABS is over senstive in inclement weather. This defect can cause serious accident. *ak consumer notices defect in rain or snow and thinks the ABS engage too early under light pedal pressure.
Consumer states that it takes excessive pressure to stop the vehicle. The dealer has adjusted the brakes. Owner states that whithin two weeks brakes go back to resisting when applied.
Cosumer has changed brakes twice within two months, first time was at 30,000 miles. There is no squealer alarm for ABS. When applying brakes hard, the ABS system does not assist manual brakes. The pads and rotors would be completely destroyed.
Ea94038; ABS system failure; when it is wet or pebbles on the road, the pedal becomes soft and it feels as though the brakes grab and let go, like there are no brakes at all for moment. After reapplying foot on the pedal again the brakes work. Dealer could not find problem with system. *ak
Exiting driveway (in reverse) applied brakes; hydraulic return appears to be numb. Consequence: temporary loss of service brakes.
When driving the utility vehicle down the road on dry pavement, and suddenly having to apply the brakes, the vehicle just kept going and had to put alot of prssure in order for the vehicle to stop. *aj\k
While driving about 55-60 MPH under normal road conditions , when applying brakes they resisted. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
Vehicle has been experiencing brake problems. The owner had the master cylinder replaced on vehicle. When brakes are applied, the vehicle slides because the brakes resists. Dealer has been notified.
Occasionally ABS brakes do not work. The pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle seems to speed up.
Abs brakes failed, very slow at stopping vehicle .
During rainy weather ABS brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Also happens in dry weather if needed to make a quick stop or hitting a bump while pressing the brake.
Rear seat belts twisted in the buckle, causing them to malfunction. Also, rear hatchback released on its own while driving; and ABS brakes failed, resulting in an accident.
Brakes:when driving and attempting a fast stop,start to brake and the brakes lock up. Pedal all the way to the floor and attempt to slow down , brakes seem to freeze up.
While driving vehicle applied the brakes and the brakes went all the way to the floor which cause the vehicle to hit another vehicle because the vehicle did not stop. Another attempt to stop vehicle, had to pump the brakes to stop the vehicle.
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