2000 GMC Jimmy brakes problems

Filed Feb 6, 2015 · Acceleration, Body · 129,000 miles · MT · crash

This happens a lot. I was backing up out of my sister's driveway and when I hit the brakes there was a crunching feeling under my foot along with a weird sound like, "doing" at the end. I could not stop fast enough and ran into her brother in laws hitch on his truck with my right rear corner bumper cover. (if that's what it's called? Maybe fascia?) it didn't hurt his truck at all, but it sure busted up that corner piece real good on my jimmy. It's been scary a few times since! I have had the brakes bled, and new brake pads installed, and it's still doing it! Also, the ABS light is on most of the time. When it's off is when this problem occurs. So I get a little panicky when that light goes off, although I'm pretty sure it shouldn't be on to begin with? I don't know what else to do about this except to contact someone about it. I read somewhere that this ABS issues is from a problem with a sensor something or other gets corroded and has been recalled. Is this true? P.s. I have noticed the ABS light goes off when it's rainy, sometimes when it's snowy, and usually when you first get in the vehicle to go somewhere, if that helps.

Filed May 25, 2013 · Brakes · 159,388 miles · PA

My wife started the car and the red brakes warning light was on. She pumped the brake pedal and it went to the floor. She turned the car off and returned to the house and cancelled her scheduled appointment. Later, after I arrived home I inspected the brake lines and found evidence of leaking above the left rear wheel. I jacked up the car, removed the left rear wheel and a rubber shield between the frame rail and body. More evidence of a leak was present. I started the car, pumped the brakes twice, turned off the car and reinspected the area. The metal brake line that runs along the top of the frame rail had a leak where it 90s toward the center of the axle.

Filed Mar 16, 2012 · Brakes · 94,445 miles · NY

At 94,445 miles: noticed a small leakage on garage floor, forward of left rear tire--within 10 miles noted significantly reduced braking capability. Taken to repair facility the following morning...the steel brake lines on driver's side were found corroded and cracked which caused brake fluid loss- ironically as the service technician was pulling the vehicle into the service bay--there was a total loss of rear brakes-- only then--in the bay, did the "brake" service warning light came on! (good reason to call them ' idiot' lights).

Filed Nov 8, 2011 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · WV

Upon inspection of 2000 gmc jimmy 4dr / 4wd brake line drivers side over frame next to fuel tank held down by a clip leading to rear brakes ruptured due to corrosion around the clip area that holds the line to frame causing total loss rear brakes and proper braking when brake pedal went to the floor while returning home to park vehicle at our residence,.. Luckily at time of incident we were on our own rural property in driveway which is (approximately 2/10 mile long) and not the busy main highway which was traveled at 55 MPH. The terrain was used in our driveway to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. Thankfully no injury's to occupants (including a 3 year old child) or damage to vehicle occurred with this incident.

Filed May 25, 2010 · Brakes · 113,875 miles · NY

1999 and 2000 gmc jimmy's. Consumer states left steel brake line was corroded/cracked which caused loss of brake fluid in the 2000 and numerous gas lines leaking, corrosion on the 1999 gmc jimmy.

Filed Jan 22, 2009 · Brakes · 62,000 miles · OR

Noticed dampness around the left rear brake hose to rear brake caliper. We took our vehicle to be inspected and were told that there are "2" copper washers that are causing the leak and requires replacement. We were also told that this is quite a common problem. If this was not repaired and the leak continued, it would have resulted in the loss brake performance, loss of vehicle control and injury to the occupants.

Filed Nov 23, 2008 · Brakes · MA · crash · 1 injury

While driving my 2000 gmc jimmy my girlfriend was involved in an accident. She came around a corner and had to come to a quick stop, when she hit the brakes the pedal went right to the floor and she hit the vehicle in front of her. After the incident I took my vehicle to my mechanic, and he found the stem that comes off the master cylinder had broken off. He contacted the federal safety agency and the agent agreed with him that this part should not have broke off. My vehicle was damaged severely and if this part did not break and the parts worked correctly this could have been avoided.

Filed May 1, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 70,000 miles · WI

1. Normal driving 2. Abs light on. 3. New wheel bearings. They are not cheap to have them installed twice!!!! Light still on. No ABS brakes!!!! But I have brakes.

Filed Apr 29, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

I bought a 2000 jimmy from oak motors. I have had it for 5 months. In the last 5 months I have replaced the alternator, 3 pulleys, serpentine belt. The brakes are going out, power steering is going out, engine is tapping. I took it back after having it for 10 days because the service engine light came on. They wanted 175.00 to look at it. I was told at the time of purchase that I had to purchase the warranty for 995.00, I thought this was to cover any problem with the vehicle. It doesn't. They now want 540.00 to fix it. Please help.

Filed Jun 20, 2007 · Brakes · 69,500 miles · IL

Abs sensor failure on 2000 gmc jimmy 4wd front driver's side.