Soft brake pedal on 1996 jimmy VIN [xxx]. Has been an on going problem since 1999 when we inherited the vehicle. There was a recall on the anti-lock brake system . I've had that done . Changed front rotors and pads also LED brakes changed out fluid etc. Pedal still soft. Can't even get my toe under pedal when pushed to the floor. The city I work for has 1997 blazer that is the same way. I'm a police officer. Most vehicles that I drive including cruisers have better take up then these 2 vehicles. My jimmy is paid for but if I can't find a resolution or new idea on what to do I'm going to sell it. The dealerships and engineers I've talked to said that those particular years had a lot of brake pedal travel before take up. Thanks for your time. I'm out of ideas any suggestions would be great. *la information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1996 GMC Jimmy brakes complaints
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Second failure of brake vacuum booster on 1996 gmc jimmy 4wd - actual milage 38,910. The brakes on this vehicle have never worked properly since new. I have had it to the dealership numerous times - no better."a rolling non-braking nightmare to drive !! Second alternator, 4th battery, rust in automatic transmission,driver's power-window motor @ 30,000 miles his vehicle never been used "off-road.*ak it is driven by an older woman to and from work, shopping, & pleasure.
Abs warning light came on a few months ago, when I press on the brakes you can hear the air pushing through then they get very hard. Also, if I am stop at a light the truck stalls or is very slow to go when I press on the gas. My mechanic states the the repair would be to a break booster in the anti lock system ($315.00 for the booster) and the stalling is caused by the breaking system causing a vacumn in the engine.
The ABS light appeared on the dashboard and the pedal went all the way down to the floor.
When the brakes were applied, they locked up. *ak
F brakes suddenly engage from acceleration anti-lock system does not function properly. Vehicle will slide as if on a slippery surface.
Called gmcabout voluntary the federal safety agency campaign #661006000 said, until mandatory will not do anything. So much for their concerns about this product failing. No safety dedfect listed.
When apllying brake at 15-20 MPH there is extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced ABS sensor.
Front wheel speed sensors have now failed twice within a one year period. Both failures occurred during winter. When the vehicle was parked the previous evening the ABS system was apparently functioning, on both ocassions, when the vehicle was started the following morning the ABS dash light was on and the ABS was inoperable. If this problem is not limited to my vehicle it seems to warrant some re-engineering by gmc. Given our road conditions, un-announced failures of the anti-lock braking system could pose a serious danger to motorists who might just end up relying on the system to help avoid an accident. Additionally, I am told that as this is technically an electrical failure my warranty does not cover the cost of repair. The manufacturer should be responsible for repairing safety related items on the vehicle that seem to fail repeadtely over a resanably short period of time.
Consumer stated that vehicle is on its 3rd tranmission, the transmission dipstick and housing needed to be replaced due to rust forming on the tranmission fluid stick, also the rear axle seals wer replaced.
Very poor brakes, pedal spongy and has been since 20000 miles or less. Dealer contacted company and no response other than some spongy knees is normal. Been living with miserable brakes until recent nearly disasterous accident because the brakes went to floor with no real affect. Able to push brake to floor easily with constant light pressure. Dealer says that now to fix will be expensve even though the vehicle always had lousy brakes.
Battery, alternator, and starter have failed and been replaced.
Failure of brake booster make vehicle difficult to stop was concerned until I was able to get the car to the dealer for repairs. Dealer said he has seen alot of these vehicles come in with this failure.
Brakes fail at all speeds, occurs mostly when streets are wet, on 4-10-01, consumer was traveling about 15 MPH when he applied brake pedal to stop for a red light, however brakes failed causing a collision with a bus, consumer states recalls 99i006 and 99v193 have been complete, however have not remedied the problem, one person was injured in accident.
When applying ABS brakes pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance , nearly resulting in a collision. Please give any further details.*ak consumer states he was advised that there was complete failure of the master cylinder ABS unit had to be replaced, and new front brakes.
Excessive effort needed to use brakes. There was a recall issued for brakes, and manufacturer performed service on vehicle; however, problem still exists. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Abs problems since purchase of vehicle, excessive braking distance. Taken to 2 dealers numerous times. Dealers said brakes were operating normally for vehicle.
The vehicle wanders while driving, the dealer has replaced ball joints, tie rods, steering box, tires and shocks but the problems still exist, dealer has also performed 6 alignments. Nlm
The brake pressure modulator valve failed, causing the ABS to be inoperable.
Have taken vehicle to 2 separate dealers with no satisfaction. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
I would like to suggest that the entire 1996 gmc- jimmy series made need to be recalled because the owner has to many repairs to be done on the vehicle. The services engine light comes very often to indicate repairs on the truck and their are to be problems with this 1996 jimmy. I suggest a total recall of this vehicle and this vehicle is unsafe to be on the road. It has a very bad braking system ABS.
Faulty brakes caused consumer vehicle to rear end another vehicle, consumer believes this failure is related to a recalled transfer case selector switch which may send an incorrect signal to the ABS module thus resulting in longer stopping distance. Nlm
Abs pressure modulator valve assembley failed. Abs light came on which indicated that brakes were about to fail.*ak the customer states that the vehicle is on recall component failure (99i-006), however the manufacturer denied it.
While traveling through nashville at a speed of 65 MPH traffic stopped suddenly. I applied my brakes, hoping to be able to manuver to another lane to avoid colliding in to the vehicle infront of my. I was not able to turn and my brakes locked up. Luckly I did not hit the other vehicle. My ABS light came on after that point and my braking has not been same sense.
Had just placed vehicle in cruise control. Inadvertently pushed shift too far into neutral. This caused engine to roar & not leave cruise control. Applied brakes quickly & vehicle went into a skid. Abs did not work. Hit an embankment & rolled over. Engine was disconnected.
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.
While trying to slow down at an intersection vehicle perceeded into the intersection.
On 5/27/98, I was in a vehicle accident in which I rear ended another vehicle, which caused damage to both vehicles. The vehicle I hit was a total loss. At the time of the accident I was traveling approximately 40 MPH and when I put on the brakes my vehicle slid three car lengths (leaving skid marks on the pavement) and stopped when I hit the car in front of me. The sliding was intense and the smoke so thick that I thought my vehicle engine was on fire. I felt at the time that the ABS system had malfunctioned, and I mentioned this to the police officer at the scene. When I took the vehicle to the local gmc dealer for collision repairs, I asked them to check the brake system. They indicated that there were not any problems with the brakes. The reason I am filing this claim is because I am a very careful driver who has never been involved in a motor vehicle accident. Up to this point in time I had a perfect driving record. The police record indicates that I told the police officer that I was "unable to stop in time". This accident has tarnished my perfect driving record and as a result of this my insurance rates have increased. As a side note, I have had the dealer fix the 4 wheel drive switch (under warranty) on two occasions because the vehicle would not switch from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive.
Vehicle was involved in accident due to faulty brake problem. Intermittently vehicle would continue to go even after applying brakes. Received a manufacurer's recall notice on this problem, would like to know my recourse after the fact. Can the federal safety agency provide any information concerning this matter. *ak the ABS system failed during emergency stop.
Recall 99v193000/ABS. Recall notice was received after an accident. While traveling at highway speed of 60 MPH applied brakes in an emergency situation due to another vehicle pulling in front, as applying brakes, vehicle continued on, even after pumping brakes three times. Vehicle continued until hitting other vehicle's rear bumper. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not conacted at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.
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