2000 GMC Jimmy: ABS light or ABS activating

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

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

Filed Jun 6, 2006 · Fuel system · LA

Fuel guage does not work. Must watch odometer to guess when gas needed. Abs engages at slow speeds. Replaced once already. Doors must be slammed violently to close doors.

Filed Nov 17, 2005 · Brakes · 93,380 miles · OH

Dt: the contact stated while driving the ABS activated. This resulted in extended stopping distance during low-speed applications. The vehicle has not been taken to dealer for service at this time.*ak updated 1/4/2005 - the failure of the ABS did not result in the ABS light illuminating. The vehicle has been serviced at a gmc dealer to repair the problem.

Filed May 13, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 40,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

2000 gmc jimmy experienced a problem with the front right hub and the wheel speed sensor. *mr the consumer was pulling into a parking space and the brake pedal became stiff and or would not activate. The consumer had run into a brick wall and bounced into traffic. The check ABS system light had immediately illuminated. The consumer was then able to apply the brakes and backed into a parking space. The left front hub was replaced days before the consumer purchased the vehicle. The vehicle was also losing coolant. The consumer was informed that no coolant was in the vehicle. *sc

Filed Aug 8, 2004 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · MI

On wednesday june 23, 2004, I went to red holman pontiac to replace a hub and bearing assembly on the front left wheel of my gmc jimmy 2000. A grinding and metallic noise was coming from the front of the vehicle and I had to have done at the dealer. Two years ago, this same hub and bearing assembly was replaced at 48000 miles. Now, this vehicle has 75000 miles and I have to replace the right hub and bearing assembly. This means that this part only lasted 48000 miles and the replacement part less than 27000 miles. On both instances, there was also a failure of the ABS brake system. I have owned over the years more than 11 gm cars with various mileages at trading time and I never had to replace a bearing. When the first replacement assembly was put in, the dealer told me that it was a hazard and for the other wheel, the dealer acknowledged the fact that it is a safety hazard on my invoice if these parts pose a threat to the safety of gmc owners, why is gmc installing parts with material defects? I was also informed that the replacement part carries only a 12000 miles warranty and the price is about $460 and labor $124.00. Luckily, the first repair was under warranty, but this time I had to negotiate with the dealer and I had to pay $284.00. I believe that these parts should last longer since there is neither maintenance nor any facility to disassemble the unit. I see no fault with the dealer; rather I see a manufacturer defective product. This repair should have been the gmc responsibility due to the short life span of this product.*ak sincerely, claude durand

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · NV · crash

On january 5, 2004 I tried to stop my 2000 gmc jimmy (SUV), instead of stopping, the jimmy picked up speed and resulted in a three car crash. Two of the cars (my jimmy and a 1995 mercury) were totaled and the other car (a honda runner SUV)had damage totaling $11,000. Althought I was driving 35 MPH, when my car hit the car in front of it (the roasrunner), neither of the airbags in my jimmy were deplyed. Luckily, no one was hurt in this accident. The mechanics at henderson chevy in las vegas informed me that the ABS system failed miserably. As for the airbags, they did not have a clue. I contacted gmc and filed a formal complaint. Their investigators came to the dealer and authorized some work on the jimmy so as to assess the damage and the reasons for the crash. As of this writing, I have not received any reports from gmc. I have tried, repeatedly, to contact gmc but no one would return my calls. I also demanded that the results of their investigation be sent to me in writing. This request was, also, ignored.

Filed Feb 6, 2004 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · OH

When brake pedal is depressed at speeds below 20 MPH, ABS brakes operate poorly. If the anti lock brake light is on the problem doesn't occur. Dealership doesn't know what is causing the problem.

Filed Aug 9, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · NY

Front suspension on gmc jimmy.wheel bearings,upper and lower ball joints,spo drive shaft all within 1 months time, and still not right continual repairs since puchase in 2001...cruise control,multi function switch,brake rotors,ABS problems....nickel and dimed me to death.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · 42,000 miles · OH

Wheel bearings on the front left and right side. They both failed, plus the ABS light illuminated. The whole wheel bearing assembly was replaced this truck is junk and I will never own a gm ever again. This repair cost about 900.00 total.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Suspension · MI

Upper ball joint separated ,wheel assembly lost support and fell inward at the top, lost steering control, failure occurred on a soft gravel road at low speed . No one was injured . The ABS wire was cut at the wheel as a result of the ball joint failure .according to the repair facility the wire is not repairable as it is part of the front rotor assembly and must be serviced as a assembly .