1995 GMC Jimmy acceleration problems

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Acceleration · 220,000 miles · WI · crash

While pulling out of a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated and took off in reverse and ran into a concrete parking ramp structure. The cause of the problem was undetermined and the insurance company had the vehicle towed.

Filed May 13, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · MD

When the brakes were applied vehicle accelerated suddenly. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.

Filed Jan 15, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · NC

When brakes applied they pulsated and rpms rose to 5,000. Abs light stayed on. Intermittently, problem only happened when vehicle had been parked. Dealer was notified. Please provide VIN and mileage of vehicle.

Filed Nov 23, 2001 · Acceleration · OH

Traveling I-71n, 6:30 a.m. Touched gas pedal to pass another vehicle. Accelerator dropped to the floor and stuck. Vehicle continued to gain speed and would not slow down. Braked as hard as possible and managed to get vehicle to 50 MPH. Threw vehicle into neutral to get it to slow down and stop gaining speed, motor continued to race exessively. Vehicle towed to santa fe automotive, parma, ohio. Gm directed that they wanted to inspect the vehicle and we had the car towed to gm dealer don brooklyn chevrolet , 4941 pearl rd., cleveland,oh (216) 741-1500. Mechanic stated "appears that a part internal to the engine fell off." "can't tell what fell off or why the speed of the vehicle went out of control without taking the engine apart." gm refuses to investigate and will not pay for the cost of the tow, the inspection ($140) or to replace the engine because the vehicle is out of warranty. Gm dismissed the complaint with no investigation. Had vehicle towed to ron's auto repair, 4512 broadview road, cleveland, oh (216) 741-9787 where used engine will be put in on 11/28. Gm will put in a rebuilt engine in (36 month warranty) for $5,800. Very concerned that the vehicle will not be safe to drive and that problem may reoccur.

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · MD

Causing excessive gas usage, high acceleration, gunning effect.

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · WI

Carb0n dioxide smell within vehicle. Also replaced egr and tp sensor.

Filed Sep 6, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · CO

While driving downhill with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle sometimes will accelerate above the entered speed setpoint. When the brakes are engaged or the speed control is switched off, the vehicle will slow down. This is not an issue with going downhill at too steep of an angle. When the speed control has been shut off, then the vehicle readily slowed down due to braking effect each time. This has happened twice, and each time speed built rapidly to over 90 MPH.

Filed Sep 1, 1999 · Acceleration · CA · crash

When driving at 65 MPH and applying brakes vehicle accelerated, causing loss of steering and the vehicle was going crazy, causing the consumer to run into a carbox.

Filed May 2, 1999 · Acceleration · NJ · 3 injuries

Vehicle accelarates to high spped on it's own can not stop vehicle when braking,feels like accelaration from crusie control.

Filed Sep 4, 1997 · Acceleration, Airbags · NJ · crash · 3 injuries

While driving vehicle about 45-50 MPH, for no apparent reason the vehicle bucked and jerked then accelerated to a speed of 70+ MPH. Driver ran vehicle into a open bay at gas station to stop. The vehcle has not been repaired *ak. Consumer stated driver side airg did not deploy.