Anti-lock repeatedly engages and pulsates brakes at low speed stops. Has caused one collision and at least 15 other close calls. Usually occurs when slowing for a traffic signal, etc. At slow enough speeds that the anti-lock should not engage. After this occurs, the ABS warning light comes on. When the warning light is on, the brakes work fine. When the warning light goes back off, it is then likely to reoccur at any time. Warning light has stayed on since last occurance and I feel safer as long as the warning light stays on. I'm already paying for this safety defect through higher insurance rates and shouldn't have to pay to replace an obviously faulty system. I just received my 2nd ABS recall for this vehicle but it appears this problem addresses a different defect in the same ABS system.
1996 GMC Jimmy brakes complaints
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When braking the brakes make a noise and have lost vacuum power and gone straight to the floor numerous times. The first time was when attempting to brake when going down an incline to turn into a parking lot. A slight bump when braking and the brake pedal went to the floor. A few seconds later, I was able to brake again. This has happened more often on wet or slippery surfaces. On 07/21/00 I was in a parking lot when another car was pulling in front of me. The surface was still wet and slippery and when braking, the brake pedal made a noise and then all braking ability is lost, the brake pedal goes to the floor. Luckily there was no accident. This problem has happened to me numerous times. I brought my vehicle in for the ABS recall the end of 1999 and told the dealership about the problem. They couldn't find anything wrong. I travel a lot with my family and a braking problem is very scary!!!
When applying the ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. *ak a recall applicable to this vehcle was partially completed.
Ongoing problem with brake pads / shoes are experiencing excessive wear within every 10,000 mile of wear. Pads and shoe needs replacement, and rotors would needs turning or replacement. Also, needs to applied hard on pedal to get the vehicle to stop. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide further details.
Brake booster went completely out, causing poor braking ability. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
While traveling and at all times ABS indicator light stayed on. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers work sometimes but more then often do not work. I called gmc as there was a recall but they tell me my VIN number was not part of the recall. The recall was a month before I bought the truck. Why do I have the same problem but I'm not part of the recall? On the brakes- it was recalled for the antilock on a volunteer basis. I took it in for the computer adjustment as per the recall fix, they said it was done and a week later, on the same road it first happened to me, a light changed, I hit the brakes (not hard) and antilock kicked in and the pedal went to the floor and I almost crashed as my heart went into my stomach. Long before the recall, I had my truck into gmc many times for brake problems and even wrote letters that describe the recall long before I know there was one! Gm says my truck brakes are fixed but they're not. The wipers they won't cover. Other then these problems and that the engine idles rough and is rough at low speeds, I really like my jimmy!!
Vehicle was experiencing the same problems as enumerated in manufacturer's recall 9332. Vehicle malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance during stops. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer,but dealer refused to do recall repairs since this particular vehicle was not included in recal 9332 due to VIN. The effect could cause consumer to be involved in an automobile accident w/o prior warning. *ak extended stopping distance occurs on occassion when brakes are slammed on.
Vehicle was experiencing the same problems as enumerated in manufacturer's recall 9332. Vehicle malfunctioned, resulting in extended stopping distance during stops. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer. But since this particular VIN# was not included in recall 9332 , dealer did not recognize the problem, and refused to make any repairs. Effect of this failure could cause consumer to be involved in an automobile accident w/o warning.
The ABS system has malfunctioned many times. At first I did not pay attention to it, because I thought it was just light brake pressure. Then it started to loose pressure and keep going forward when stopping. I took it to the dealer and paid for a new master cylinder. Then it started malfunctioning again. I contacted the bbb and was told it wasn't covered under warranty and I had too much milage. Went back to dealer and they reprogrammed the computer unit, no charge. The ignition started locking and they repaired that for a fee. It too has gone back to locking when trying to start. Safety is a concern, still.
Recall 99v193000/ABS: while approaching a stop sign and applying brakes, vehicle would not stop properly, resulting in an accident. On two occasions, on the same day within 20 minutes apart, vehicle rear ended another vehicle due to extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Provide further details.
When brake pedal is applied brakes make a hissing sound, and pedal gets very hard, pedal has to be released and applied again to get a response. Dealer has been contacted.
Recall 98v150 001/windshield wiper wiring & 99i006000/gmc ABS : received two recalls notices. Dealer refused to honor recalls because of a salvaged vehicle, and informed consumer that repairs would be at consumer's cost. *ak
A couple of weeks ago consumer involved in an accident, when consumer applied brakes they experienced extended stopping distances resulting in collision.
The ABS failed to stop the vehicle resulting in accident. Yh
Consumer is not happy with manufactures recall regarding ABS problem has been known and present since 1994 and no solution as of february 14,2000 (99v‑193). Yh
While driving at any speed consumer could step on brake pedal to stop or reduce speed. But when driving over a frozen spot or gravel, vehicle won't stop immediately, instead will extend the stopping distance. Since the initial report, the system has been reprogrammed and is now functioning much better. *ak
While driving and coming to stop consumer had to use excessive force to stop. While coming down a hill at about 25 MPH and coming to a stop applied the brakes, and consumer felt ABS was trying to kick in, and then pedal went straight to the floor. Gmc service dealer was suppose to fix all recalls that needed to be done. Dealer told consumer there were no recalls to be done. Consumer feels that this is a safety concern. Recall 99v193000.
On slick surface brakes fail to grab. Brake pedal moves in and out and makes a sound like a bouncing spring.
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.
Rear ended by truck which propelled vehicle into back of camper. Thus a rear end collision, immediately followed by a front end collision. Both front seat backs broke causing the driver and passenger to be violently slammed into the back seat area. The driver (only)air bag did not deploy. The ABS system failed upon application of the brakes, just prior to being rear ended by the tractor trailer truck which weighed 77,000 pounds and was going approximately 75mph. The truck driver admitted to the police that he never sloed down or applied his brakes.
Abs light stays on all the time .dealer says whole unit is bad needs replacing.
While driving at 40mph brake pedal was applied, pedal was very hard and consumer had to use two feet. Anti-skid system activated, and then brakes released, causing vehicle to rear end another vehicle. Dealer has not been contacted.
When applying the brakes pedal stiffens, and the vehicle reacts hesitantly on slowing down. Dealer has seen vehicle, and says it is normal.
Recall on ABS system 99i-006,when consumer asked dealership about repair they didn't know how to repair/rectify problems. Yh
Brakes locked and the driver had to hit the side walk to stop the vehicle. Yh
While driving at about 30 consumer tried to put on brakes before coming to the intersection and brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer let the pedal up again and tried to put on brakes , and car still did not stop. Was forced to go through the intersection. Now pedal will go to the floor before and then stop.
Driving north on hy 101 north of bay city , weather clear , road dry at 2:30 pm , new tires. P/u truck stopped dead in front of me to avoid an accident. I thought I had enough room to completly stop and applied my breaks with firm steady pressure but ran into the rear of the p/u. No damage to him but his trailer hitch and steel bumper damaged my front end. Contacted local gmc dealer and he said the gmc recall on the ABS did not pertain to my vehical. I feel that maybe it should.
While driving at any speed the brake pedal goes to the floor causing noise which results in failure. However, vehicle was taken to dealer on two occasions, dealer cannot determine the problem.
When applying the ABS brakes pedal goes the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
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