Abs on 1995 gmc jimmy fails on un equal road surface coefficients causing ABS sensors to release braking substantially extending stopping distance. Continuous condition since 1996. Latest occurrence on wet road on 2/4/04.
1995 GMC Jimmy brakes complaints
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When braking vehicle continues to roll. Consumer suspects it's the ABS brakes. Dealer has not been contacted.
Whenever the ABS are applied, on a wet road, the brakes made a noise, and then grabbed on the left hand side. This caused the vehicle to slide on the wet road. The vehicle was taken several times to an independent mechanic for repairs of the brake bands, but problem was not been resolved. *ak the problem was still not resolved. The consumer requested reimbursement. *scc
1995 gmc jimmy sls 4 door 4wd vortec 4.3 l v6. We have had this thing for 7 years and nothing I have ever owned has taught me more about being a "shadetree" mechanic! The list is as follows, break booster replaced 2 times. Egr valve replaced 3 times. Front brakes replaced at least 12 times (they fail every 1500 to 1800 miles!) back hatch wont open. Both set of wipers, front and back do not work( safety issue!) engine overheats. Water pump replaced 2 times. Thermostat replaced 3 times. Lights flicker as if the altenator is going bad,(resulting in police asking me to check into this.) battery replaced 4 times (average life of new battery, 4 years!) transmission shifts very hard when engine is cool/ hot! Starting to see rust in trans, dipstick. Sometimes cant shift from 2 wd to 4 wd and when able, transfer case makes clicking sound. This is not a phony complaint! I need help with this as I never see a recall, warranty is out and I cant afford to take it in. I don't think I left any thing out, but im sure my wife will let me know. You can give my name to who ever when ever if it will help us fix this situation.
When applying the brakes, the pedal goes allthe way to the floor. And the vehicle will not stop, the dealership is aware of the problem.
Also egr valve affects the already poor brake performance.
At 30 MPH brakes went completely out and could have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak
When the brakes were applied vehicle accelerated suddenly. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
While traveling at any speed and when depressing brakes vehicle goes into extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
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.
Abs motor pump valve defective, vehicle hard to stop in bad weather conditions.
Defective ABS system; when attempting to make a gradual or sudden stop on wet and dry conditions a loud noise comes from underneath the hood. Consumer had dealership on several occasions look for recalls relating to ABS braking system, but has been unable to remedy the problem at this time. *ak consumer stated there is a bad brake problem.yd
Pontiac - gmc notice g98066 states a possible failure of the linear exhaust gas recirculation (legr) valve. It clearly states the failure except for the loss of brakes. When the valve sticks open vacuum is lost which causes sudden loss of the power brakes. This has occured 3 times. They will only repair or replace the value which is the result but not the cause. I would like two things: 1) a new notice to all owners about the break loss and 2) a correction of the problem ( which I.'m told requires the intake manafold to be removed & cleaned.
The main computer has failed twice causing the vehicle to drive poor and idle roughly. Nlm
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Consumer was doing 40mph in traffic, and another vehicle stopped suddendly. Consumer applied brakes, and there were no brakes. She hit other vehicle from behind. Dealership was aware of prblem.
We purchased this vehicle in december 1996, the egr valve has failed five separate times (was replaced only once under warranty) and we've just recently replaced the transmission. I consider myself fortunate that no one has been hurt when the egr valve fails as we have no warning and lose all brake function.
I have done a lot of research on this problem, and the faulty design of the egr valve system on this motor, leads to senseless frequent need to be removed and cleaned due to carbon chunks causing the valve to stick open (about every 500 miles). When this occurs (without warning)the brake system almost completely fails, (albeit at low speeds), and we have the added danger of having to frequently repair this problem on the side of the road, (amidst traffic), or be subject to monthly towing and repair bills. This is a rediculous problem, and I beleive that a fix for this problem should be devised by gm, and applied to all gm vehicles that have the vortec 4.3 v6 engine, and electronic egr valve.
Consumer replaced brakes around 25000 miles and the ABS system failed at 45000 miles.
Brake pads and rotors keep failing about every 1300 miles without warning. Cause is unknown.please provide further details.
Engine check light was coming on at 30,000 miles. At 77,000 miles egr valve was replaced. Then, less than 25,000 miles later egr valve needed to be replaced again. Vehicle was running very rough/ stalling at lights, eventually no brakes and a horrible smell when door was opened. Dealer knew there was a problem but has not rectified it. *ak
While traveling in traffic and when depressing brake pedal to floor board vehicle went into extended stopping distance. *ak the consumer had accident as the result of the brake failure.
After ABS brake recall was fixed experienced may problems. Battery and altenator failure within a week and 4-wheel switches do not work, transmission will not shift to overdrive.
Recall # 991006000 does not correct safety defect; defect still exists and is a major safety problem.
On attempting to stop, ABS brakes come on, ABS lets go, no brakes.
Driving 65mph & started to slow down, and brakes to faded away. Abs failed. Did not hit anything. Brakes were spongy. Taken to dealer & module assembly, pressure modulator pump & meter assembly was replaced. Problem resolved at firestone retailer.
Engine check light flashes up while driving, engine very loud, car starts to shake, brakes hard to push down, vehicle doesn't slow down, had car fixed twice, problem is still there
While stopped at a traffic light vehicle turned off and smoke started coming from everywhere, ABS system failed and burned the wiring system resulting in fire.
Vehicle campaign nos. 96070 and 99041 were serviced in august, 2000. Immediately after this the brake fuse began to blow every time the brakes were applied moderate to hard. Easy brake application does not blow the fuse. The brakes are all good, fluid is full, all wiring has been inspected for possible damage, wheel sensors are functioning, and nothing else happened to the vehicle since the campaign was performed. The dealer says that the problem is unrelated to the campaign, but I disagree. Mechanically, everything checks out fine and in all probability I think that the problem lies in the computer system, which was modified during the campaign. The problem did not exist until right after the campaign was performed. I do not think that I should have to pay to have this problem fixed because it started after the campaign was performed and in all probability as a result of it. Could you please tell me what options are available to me to remedy this problem? Thank you.
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.
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