1997 GMC Jimmy brakes problems

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 51,000 miles · NY

Dt:the contact stated the upper and lower ball joints on both sides broke while driving in a parking lot. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership, where the ball joints and the anti lock brake sensors were replaced. Contacted the manufacturer, there were the federal safety agency recalls 01i018000 and 01v200000, but this vehicle was not included in the recalls due to VIN. In addition, this vehicle experienced several other problems as well. The left door broke off while in the driveway, the male joint of the door broke when shutting the door. Also, the transmission and anti lock brakes were replaced. The anti lock brake sensor was replaced twice.

Filed Aug 31, 2005 · Brakes · 181,000 miles · TN · crash

I was involved in a crash in june. A vehicle stopped in front of me and I struck the rear of that vehicle. The road was wet from rain. My brakes, all four wheels, locked up and I slid into that vehicle. No injuries. Property damage probably $4,000. Total brake lockup. Had anti lock brakes worked properly I believe I would have plenty of room to stop and avoid crash.

Filed Oct 28, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

Defective engine and throttle for a 1997 gm jimmy, VIN [xxx]. *bf while attempting to deactivate the cruise control, by pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate. It was later determined that the cruise control module was the cause of the problem. The consumer had other components of the vehicle replaced which include the brake pad sensor, brake pads, electrical wiring. On the day of delivery the vehicle's left front wheel assembly separated from the vehicle. This failure was due to the loss of four major bolt which held the assembly to the chassis. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 15, 2004 · Brakes · MD

I have had to replace the brakes on my 1997 gmc jimmy twice in 25,000 miles. My daughter and son-in-law also have gm products (trailblazer and truck) and have had premature brake wear and freeze-up.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · FL

A/c compressor failures other- intake manifold coolant leak due to use of plastic intake manifold master cylinder failure (loss of pedal/leal). Replaced master cylinder short time later same problem and dealer reported failure of anti lock computer at cost of $1200.00. Repair refused and after a few weeks had them recheck master and they replaced the unit. No problem several months later.

Filed Sep 26, 2003 · Brakes · MN

When trying to stop antilock brake system engages, causing the vehicle to lurch forward.

Filed May 14, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · MI

The anti-lock brakes activated without warning, which caused the consumer to lose control of the steering, and then the engine stopped.

Filed Dec 3, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CO · crash · 1 injury

The dealer knew about the defects to this vehicle and refused to fix them after receiving 3 separate estimates. 2 days after I repeatedly went back to the dealership to report these safety hazards the dealer continued to refuse to fix the problems and I had a car accident due to the defective vehicle. The dealer compliance board has a current case against the dealer and he has only agreed to take his vehicle back. The dealer has requested the damage from the motor vehicle accident not be fixed by the insurance company. The damage prior to the sale was so extensive from water or flood damage that the engine is completely ruined. It will not pass emissions. My fear is that the next unsuspecting consumer will be deceived by this dealer and this vehicle and I believe the next person will not be as lucky. I should be dead right now. The airbag never deployed and I believe it should have, which may also indicate that their is also something wrong with the airbag system. There may not even be an air bag in this vehicle even though it states there is one. This dealer will get this vehicle back and I am sure that instead of selling it as a salvage vehicle he will again slap a price tag on it and re-sell it immediately without fixing it. Dt

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Brakes · VA

Consumer was traveling 40mph on highway and applied brakes, pedal went all the way to the floor. Dealership's mechanic told consumer that brake booster was defective.

Filed Aug 29, 2001 · Brakes, Visibility · OH · crash

Accident on ABS failure about $2800. $850 out of my pocket for ABS repair. Windshield wipers work sometimes and sometimes they dont. Mentioned windshield wiper not working to the tech at dealer. He said "we have quite a few wiper problems on that model, I expect a recall soon." please let me know if there is anything I can do. Thank you.