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.
1996 GMC Jimmy: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 407 complaints about the 1996 GMC Jimmy describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
When applying brakes while going over railroad tracks vehicle would shimmy & make grinding noises. Brake pads would be spongy & would be wearing out excessively. Brake rotors have been resurfaced service times. Entire brake system was replaced at least 8 different times & now needs to be replaced again. Abs braking system are kelsey hayes.
Abs continually failing, dealer can't duplicate, repaired at least four times. Brakes grind on rough surfaces ie gravel brakes make a sound when driving down the road, I'm driving my two children around and no one will fix, or replace, or give my money back on this car. Very unsatisfied with dealer and service department and car.
While driving at 20mhp brakes gave out. When applied the brake pedal went to the floor, and brakes made a grinding sound. The vehicle stopped after coasting about 30 feet. Dealer was contacted, and told consumer that they could find nothing wrong with brake system.
Driver's door would make a constant rattling & a banging noise while driving. Door shakes badly. Took to dealer & informed loose lock rod & door panel. Repaired several times, but problem still exists. Now hinges squeal & door does not shut properly.
The vehicles ABS system causes extended stopping distance when applying the brakes and intermittently a grinding noise will be heard, can cause an accident.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
- Risk
- If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Recall number 99V193000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 GMC Jimmy grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1996 GMC Jimmy?
6 of 407 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC Jimmy (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 GMC Jimmy?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 GMC Jimmy
ABS 71Wipers 61Brake failure 40Ball joint 38No deployment 13Fire or smoke 8Check engine light 6Overheating 5Stalling 5
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