1999 GMC Jimmy brakes problems

Filed May 13, 2014 · Brakes · 114,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc jimmy. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond to deceleration attempts. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 114,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2013 · Brakes, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · OH

Living near a salt mine ohio uses salt like crazy I'm fortunate that I do all the work myself rotten brake lines fuel lines that's what happens in the snow belt rot my jimmy is mechanically sound with 190000 miles drive it almost 200 miles a day to and from work unfortunately it will rot to pieces before it dies and I don't think I should have to accept this need to find other ways to get ride of ice on roads in ohio or different alloys to make lines with. A lot of mechanics in the south won't or don't know how to work on corroded parts or some even charge a higher rate.

Filed Aug 11, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · 138,999 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

I replaced my front pads and rotors. Been fine for a week till yesterday I stopped at a light brakes felt slightly spongy, not long after maybe ten minutes three cars ahead of me had stopped as I hit the brake my foot went straight to the floor and I smacked the vehicle in front of me doing appx. 35-40 MPH. It was a four car pileup I took heavy front end damage more or less totaled the vehicle but the airbags had failed to deploy causing me to hit my head on the steering wheel and suffering a concussion. The seatbelt didn't lock as it should have either therefore causing my whiplash to be severe.

Filed Feb 25, 2013 · Brakes · 158,000 miles · RI

The rear brake line keeps giving out even after replacing it and, there is loss of the rear brakes. There has to be some kind of fix that a gmc dealer can provide to resolve this issue.

Filed Nov 10, 2011 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · NJ

Brake line failed and now noticed all brake lines are rusted about 2 feet from the ABS where they meet at to route down to the frame rails.

Filed Jun 18, 2011 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · CA

Drum in hat style parking brake 'wore out' after only about 18 months. The failure occurred incrementally during the period as the pedal gradually had to be depressed further and further to be effective. Dealer replaced only shoes under warranty. One year later, after the same gradual decline in performance mentioned above, the parking brake lost functionality again. Dealer claimed neglect on our part by leaving the brake engaged while driving even though the gradual nature of the failure could be considered evidence to the contrary. A cable adjustment was made which did restore partial functionality. Yet even though we employed judicious use of the brake from then on, the repair lasted only a few years. We have had no functionality for several years now believing that some flaw in the design made them non-repairable. Recently it has come to our attention that this brake system (drum in hat manufactured by trw) has had similar issues in other gmc products in which it has been employed and complaints have been filed (the federal safety agency item #1006115, service bulletin #020526001b for example). Also we discovered that an actual recall had been issued (the federal safety agency recall campaign #05v161000) apparently for the same trw brake system in the gmc sierra (model years 1999 thru 2005). Apparently it has been theorized that these brakes are failing because the shoes are not being adequately disengaged from the drum due to some defect in the return mechanism. We feel that the gradual nature of the failure, the service bulletins which target inadequate return spring tension, the variety of gmc models involved and finally our own (not provable) belief that the cause of these repeated failures is not from driving with the parking brake set warrant further investigation. Now that there is a proper fix available for this seemingly obvious defect, I intend to have it done. Thank you for your time.

Filed Oct 25, 2006 · Brakes, Suspension · 73,000 miles · NY

I was just getting ready to leave the car wash. I pressed the brake padal to put the truck in gear, a second later the padal went to the floor, thought it was air in the line. Tried a few more times then got out of the truck to look for the leak, found (steel line) drivers side rusted. Had truck towed to shop, as I could not drive it. They found heavy rust on all brake lines in the front, the control arms also have heavy rust. Thank god I was not in traffic as I am sure I would have crashed. The shop is replacing all front brake lines and are going to inspect all other lines ie: all brake lines to back, all fuel lines. Parking brake failed as well. How did this truck pass nys inspection? Truck was purchased 3/30/2006 from dealer facility #7096646 a&a used car sales inc. 969 sunrise hwy,brightwaters,ny 11706 nys inspected by station 7099758

Filed Nov 6, 2005 · Brakes · NY

My 1999 gmc jimmy SUV just started having a problem with the ABS braking system. This is posing a safety hazard because it lengthens the time it takes for us to stop. There was an initial recall from gm on this however it is for every make and model SUV except jimmy. I wonder if it is because the jimmy is the most popular model and gm wants to save money? I want safety. This is my wife's truck and she drives my 4 year old and 6 year old in this SUV which has difficulty stopping due to the ABS problem. We can not afford to have this fixed. I want to know why the 1999 jimmy is not part of the recall?

Filed Oct 28, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 94,000 miles · IN

There are several recalls out on my model of vehicle in which my vehicle has the same symptoms but when I run a check on the year VIN it comes back with no recalls. How can I make sure that my repairs should be covered under the recalls.

Filed Sep 19, 2005 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · NY

1999 gmc jimmy exhibits exactly the same automatic braking system defect as the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000, mfg's report date: aug 29,2005. My VIN number [xxx] currently not covered. Vehicle ABS system activates at low speed on dry pavement causing increased stopping distances. Abs system often engages even though my foot is not on the brake pedal. Has almost caused numerous accidents. Am having vehicle repaired at my own expense tomorrow due to extreme safety factor. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)