Abs activates at or below 5mph on dry roads/pavement while attempting to stop vehicle. Occurs often while attempting to stop at stop signs/lights or parking areas posing danger to other vehicles.
1998 GMC Jimmy brakes problems
31 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15
- Foundation components: disc: rotor2
- Foundation components: disc2
- Conventional2
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Jimmy brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 GMC Jimmy brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
- Risk
- Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
Recall number 97V218000 · Recall details
What 1998 GMC Jimmy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 gmc jimmy. While driving less than 15 MPH down a steep, wet road, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The bumper and headlamps were damaged. The vehicle is currently at the body shop and will be taken to the dealer for an ABS diagnosis. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v218000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer information was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 113,000.
The engine continually misfires. There is a tsb bulletin #00-06-04-003b. Deposit buildup on popped valve ball &/or seat, causing it to stick. There is a recall because of this but only in california. I live in alaska. I got an estimate of $1200 bucks to fix this problem. Because of this, I only get 5-7 mpg, and have little power. Also, my ABS light turns on and the ABS activates at low speeds on dry ground. My electrical system is totally messed up. My right clicker just the sound not light) goes off when driving. It is completely erratic and unpredictable. My speakers turn off and on sporadically. *ak my driver side seat adjuster broke off with little pressure. My steering wheel continuously pulls to the right. This many problems in a vehicle is ridiculous. What a lemon. Especially since I have seen the same exact complaints all over this sight about this specific vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's right rear brakeline cracked. The contact expressed they would not take the vehicle to a service dealer because the repair work would not be covered under a recall. The contact stated the fractured brakeline was visible.
I haven't gotten into any accidents, but I'm affraid I will. The recall out there right now having to do with the ABS and brake system, I feel the same is wrong with my vehicle, but since it's a 1998 with 96000 miles on it, no one will help me out. My vehicle does the exact same description that the recall describes. I unfortunately can not afford to fix it at this time and it's pretty scary having to drive out there knowing that it's possible I might cause an accident. I was pretty disappointed that gmc would not help in solving the issue. Even just to help out in the cost a little bit would be helpful.
This may not be a huge complaint or important. Nonetheless, I own a 1998 gmc jimmy. I read the description of what happens with the antilock brake system. That is exactly what is happening with my truck. My question is, how can I get my truck looked at or fixed without any cost to me?
I was driving in mexico last nov 18th 2004 -jan 1st 2005 I was driving on bumpy roads and high usage of brakes on poor roads . Abs failed and when I hit paved roads the brakes came back to like new system, then in july of this year I was driving down dirt road and went around a corner and it was like I had no brakes again I want the ABS removed from all of my cars now it is a bad system . I am a trained driver I have sub contracted to kelly haze as a ABS recorder for new vehicle.
The ABS light is on in my 1998 gmc jimmy. I have heard about a recall about this particular item, but my truck isn't qualified for it. I'm wondering why and if there is anything I can do to get it to. There is something with the sensor and corroding in the recall. I believe that may be my problem. I haven't fixed it yet because I was hoping it would be under the recall. What happens is if the light were to come off, my brakes lock up. In the recall, it mentions that this sensor getting corroded causes slow traffic accidents. I haven't gotten into any accidents, but I would like to know if it would be under the recall before I have to spend the money to get it fixed.
Dt: the contact stated ABS brakes were doing the exact same thing as mentioned in recall 05v379000. While driving 10 MPH the ABS kicked in, causing a delay in stopping. She noticed that this happened about one month ago. It was random , but now every time she goes 10 MPH or below and stops the ABS kick in.
Gmc jimmy 1998 cars reached 34000 miles anti- lock brake light comes on. At low speed sometimes (5-10 MPH) anti-lock comes on and truck take a while to stop. This problem is same as the federal safety agency campaign id number : 05v379000 gm recall no. 05068 and should also include 1998 gmc jimmy also. Spoke to gmc and was told this car is covered for this recall.
Questions about the 1998 GMC Jimmy brakes
Does the 1998 GMC Jimmy have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 GMC Jimmy, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 GMC Jimmy brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Jimmy brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V218000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Jimmy have bad brakes?
The GMC Jimmy model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (263 complaints), 1995 (243 complaints) and 1996 (183 complaints).
Other 1998 GMC Jimmy problems
Visibility 81Electrical 33Transmission 30Suspension 25Engine 20Steering 16Airbags 15Lights 12Seats 11Acceleration 6Fuel system 6Body 5Tires 4Wheels 4Locks 3Seat belts 2
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