Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, there was a squeaking noise from the front suspension and upon turning any direction the steering wheel was difficult to steer. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. There was a the federal safety agency recall, #01v200000, regarding the suspension. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 9/13/2006 -
1997 GMC Jimmy: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 273 complaints about the 1997 GMC Jimmy describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Prior to the recall notice, the federal safety agency campaign id 01v200000, while driving vehicle had a loud grinding noise. Dealer replaced the upper and lower ball joints. Consumer is seeking further reimbursement.
Consumer purchased vehicle last year and was hearing a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to the dealership, and they told consumer that the rotors were defective. *ak rotors were cracked and were replaced.
When making a left or right turn there is grinding noise coming from the brakes. Sometimes when hitting the brakes real quickly there is a grinding noise, and the pedal feels like it's backing up. Dealer has done everything that could to correct this problem. But, problem still exists. Please provide any further information.
Brakes make excessive grinding, squealing noise and needed to be replaced before 20000 miles.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 GMC Jimmy grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1997 GMC Jimmy?
5 of 273 owner complaints about the 1997 GMC Jimmy (2%) 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 1997 GMC Jimmy?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 GMC Jimmy
Ball joint 50Wipers 40ABS 20No deployment 12Brake failure 12Fuel gauge 10Stalling 9Fire or smoke 7Fuel pump 6Overheating 6Power steering loss 5Pulling 5
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