1996 GMC Jimmy brakes problems

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 gmc jimmy. The contact stated that the rear brakes failed and the ABS warning light was continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear cylinders need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 11, 2008 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 gmc jimmy. While driving at 30 MPH, the contact had to abruptly depress the brake pedal. He then heard a grinding sound coming from the tires. The brakes were changed by an independent mechanic, but the noise persisted. Afterwards, the master cylinder was repaired and the brakes, rotors, and pads were replaced. There was a slight improvement; however, the noise eventually returned periodically. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 133,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2006 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · DE

Abs brake failure. Abs LED lit on dashboard, brakes failed approaching red light. Dealership stated brakes were fine when taken in to be inspected.. But LED remained lit. Did not drive vehicle for a month because LED remained on. Started driving it again to get to work-short distances only. Led is on most of the time.

Filed Jul 22, 2005 · Brakes · WY

Dt: contact stated the ABS warning light was on at all times. There was no problem with the braking capabilities of the vehicle. The service dealer stated this vehicle was not covered under a recall. Manufacturer said the same thing. There were two recalls the federal safety agency 99v193000 and manufacturer's recall 19990719 on this component, but consumer's vehicle was not covered under the recall. The service dealer suggested bringing the vehicle in and putting it on the diagnostic test to determine the cause of the ABS light illuminating.

Filed Feb 27, 2005 · Brakes · GA

I am having a problem with my anti-lock brake system. I have a 1996 gmc jimmy and any time that I apply brakes and there is a difference in road conditions (pavement to gravel) while applying brakes there is always an extended stopping distance and no control. We have pine needles that gather on the side of our small road, making small mounds. If I apply my brakes while going across these the car will not stop. It makes a "pong" sound a couple of times, then it will finally stop. Luckily there has been no oncoming traffic. This has been happening every since I have had the vehicle. I have contacted a chevrolet dealer in the past and they informed me there was no recalls on vehicle.

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Brakes · NY

My brakes on my 1996 jimmy have locked up on me. Increasing my stopping distance. I am concerned about this , however when I took my truck to get serviced at a dealership they did not mention any thing to me .

Filed Jan 3, 2005 · Brakes · MO

(1)no events leading to failure. (2)on numerous ocassions while braking the brakes made a buzzing sound and the pedal went to the floor, losing braking power. This problem has almost caused a few major accidents. I've researched and discovered there is a recall on my vehicle for this problem but gmc dealerships says there is not. (3) not fixed, dealership says there is nothing wrong.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · NY · crash

Driving under normal conditions a brake failure due to ABS malfunction,called the gmc number and they said that while they have the problem on record ,it cant be fixed unless I pay out of poket expenses due to there policy limits complaints on this problem tobe repaired by the dealer up to 2002.

Filed Nov 4, 2004 · Brakes · CA · crash

There is a recall regarding the ABS system (and increased stopping distance) for the 4-wheel drive 1996 gmc jimmy SUV. I am having the same problem with my 2-wheel drive jimmy, but there is no recall on it.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Brakes · 114,856 miles · TX

Pulled out of parking lot on to road. Applied brakes while approaching a light. Even with both feet on the brake pedal the 1996 gmc jimmy barely came to a stop from a distance of 6 car lengths going 30 MPH. Narrowly avoided rear-ending vehicle in front of me. This was not the first time but the closet encounter. Before this incident I had the front rotors, disk pads, calipers, front flex lines, booster, vacumm hose and connector on engine to booster, master cyl., and rear brake linings - replaced. Since then I had the vacumm checked from the engine to the booster and was told the booster was bad. I had the booster and masterc replaced again. Still no change. Pedal goes too far down and feels like it hits a brick followed by very weak breaking action.