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: ABS light or ABS activating
12 of the 238 complaints about the 1998 GMC Jimmy describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dt: the front and rear windshield wipers began to intermittently work. This was over a period of three months and later stopped working all together. Consumer did not take the vehicle to a dealer for any repairs because it was no longer under warranty. The transmission did not shift properly after acceleration for a period of about thirty seconds, and then it shifted into gear. The ABS was delayed when applying brake pressure. The brakes locked, and then the vehicle slid. The brakes pads were replaced every three months, this has been ongoing for the last two years. The steering wheel pulled to the right continuously, an alignment was performed a year ago but it did not correct the problem. In january 2004 the vehicle was involved in an accident, it struck a parked car at a speed of about 30 MPH and the air bags did not deploy. This was front impact. The consumer has numerous complaints about the vehicle. *ak.
Front wheel bearings failed. This caused wheels to become loose. Vehicle made a loud terrible grinding noise. Took vehicle to mechanic who indicated bearings could have sheared off. *ak ABS brake failed. Also, u-joint failed causing grinding noise and vibration.
Abs light illuminated, consumer states brakes felt funny, dealer diagnosed left front wheel sensor was faulty and parts had to be ordered, however vehicle was safe to drive, consumer had 3 more brake failures, one resulting in a minor accident with property damage, dealer replaced the sensor and brake booster.
Vehicle at repair shop to replaced the right front wheel bearing when ABS light came on. Dealer said that the ABS needed to be replaced at owner's cost. Owner believes that while repairs were being made something happened to trigger the light. Dealer denies responsiblity. *ak
When appled the ABS brakes on wet pavement the system locked up, causing loss of vehicle control, resulting in the vehicle rolling over. Please provide any further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
- Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (DIH) equipped vehicles
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy
- Subject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum
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
Questions about the 1998 GMC Jimmy abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1998 GMC Jimmy?
12 of 238 owner complaints about the 1998 GMC Jimmy (5%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 GMC Jimmy?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 GMC Jimmy
Wipers 65Pulling 13No deployment 9Ball joint 8Loss of power 7Brake failure 6Headlights 6
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