Abs brakes failed.
1996 GMC Jimmy brakes complaints
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Abs brakes fail periodically. Read in consumer reports about ABS brake failures in gmc and chevrolet trucks.
When applying the brakes the vehicle would not stop. Dealer replaced master cylinder.
Anti lock brakes fail intermittently, causing loss of brake control.
Brakes lock up.
Anti lock brakes grabbing while stopping causing vehicle to extend its stopping distance.
Abs brake problems; while drivng on normal road conditions and applying the brakes, a howling noise came from the brakes. When taken to dealership, dealer stated that brakes were worn out, and needed a right rotor. Both rotors were damaged. The right rotor was replaced and the brake pads were replaced. The left rotor had to be grinded down. There has not been a problem with the brakes system in the last year.
Brake failure.
The vehicle was placed in the park position, placed the vehicle from park into drive and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in an accident. Also there was brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder which caused the problem. *ak gmc states that there is no defect, however dealer, who is now out of business, stated that brakes were cause of accident.
Anti lock brakes failed, causing accident.
Brakes: when driving brake pedal goes completely to the floor and does not stop the vehicle. Had brake pads rotors and master cylinder replaced. Vehicle is in shop now. *ak.
Brakes: on mountain road vehicle approaching, had to slam on brakes rapidly and they did not engage. This has happened twice, but they seem to be working okay now. *ak
When stopping and pushing brake pedal down, the vehicle lurch's forward.
The service engine light came on in vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer and they said that cannot fix the vehicle untill 20 days from now. Meanwhile the vehicle was involved in a collision. Driver took foot off the brakes and the vehicle took off without any warning. Consumer believed it was from the service engine light.
Brakes failed several times once resulting in a collision.
Drain plug and oil pan bolts were leaking.
While exiting off a ramp during normal driving conditions, ABS activated/brake sfailed, striking another vehicle which stopped at light.
Oil leaks continuously from the engine compartment.
Brake pedal went to floor, pumped brakes, returned to normal. Further down road, pedal again went to floor, vehicle spun around, could have caused crash, according to dealer, water got into brake line; also all wheel driveshaft locked, causing front tires to lock up. *ak consumer states tires locked up about 4 or 5 times which caused vehicle to veer from lane to lane.
The ABS system has failed on the vehicle several times. When trying to bring the vehicle into a driveway for a stop the brake pedal was pressed, it went to the floor and the truck did not stop and hit a fence.
Defective ABS.
Windshield wipers failed.
Brakes: when applying brakes have normal brake pedal but no braking at all. This does not happen all the time, it is intermittently. Dealer states at this time they can't find any problem.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.
Front brakes failed.
Antilock brakes failed 3times.
Abs brakes warning light illuminated, indicating ABS system was not working. When applying the ABS brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give further details.
Starter replaced.
Anti-lock brakes are not working.
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop at speeds of 35mph, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing a collision; in addition, the driver's side air bag did not deploy.
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