GMC Jimmy grinding brakes problems

Filed Jul 11, 2008 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 gmc jimmy. While driving at 30 MPH, the contact had to abruptly depress the brake pedal. He then heard a grinding sound coming from the tires. The brakes were changed by an independent mechanic, but the noise persisted. Afterwards, the master cylinder was repaired and the brakes, rotors, and pads were replaced. There was a slight improvement; however, the noise eventually returned periodically. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 133,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Suspension · 86,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, there was a squeaking noise from the front suspension and upon turning any direction the steering wheel was difficult to steer. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. There was a the federal safety agency recall, #01v200000, regarding the suspension. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 9/13/2006 -

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Suspension · OH

Had 2 sets of ball joints go bad. Lots of squeaking when go over bumps. Also hear "bang" sound when turn corners to the right going slowly.

Filed May 4, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · 75,000 miles · MA

1st 3 time now my check engine light went on for the samr thing secondary air injector system malfunction.it was just a bad sensor its still doing it.they want 140. Just for parts to fix it. 2nd I spent about 1000.00 to fix frount brakes rotors pads andwheel berrings.the owner of the garage said that he fixed about 50 of these a year my SUV was only 2 at the time 3rdi also spent almost 3000. 00 on a tranny last year because I lost all gears I only had drive.I had recomened the gmc jimmy to at least 8 to 10 friends 7 bought them 5 have had the same problems as I have with tranny and brakes now my brakes are squeeking frount and back not grinding nothing wrong with back brakes ever had them checked they said they are fine.but very squeeky that is very annoying.when we lost reverce we was backing up and if the car behind us didnt back up we would have hit him.I thought I woul let you know some of the things that have been happing to myself and friends the last thing we fixed was the tranny.

Filed Jan 2, 2005 · Electrical, Transmission · 10,000 miles · FL

Several problems with 2001 gmc jimmy. Battery - was leaking & running down engine compartment - (under warranty) dealer was going to replace battery & fix where acid had eat up pan, under coating,wires, etc. Dealer did not do any of this - all they did was super glue bad battery connector back to battery. I went back to dealer to complain & was told that they did not have time to even look to verify that nothing was done. Warranty expired 2 days later. Go figure! Brakes - have gone thru 2 sets of pads all around - had to replace 2 rotors so far- as they were eat up completely - nothing left on one side. Makes constant grinding noise like brakes are being ridden. Lights - had to have emergency switch replaced under warranty.( had no brake lights) transmission - always revving up or dropping down. Front end - popping cracking noises. Interior lights - dim & light always on everything. Ask 1st dealer for a print out of service on vehicle- was told that nothing had been done to it ever. Ask 2nd dealer for print out - found that vehicle had been towed in 3 times for problems ( I bought it with 10,000 miles on it) they had replaced a few things several times (forgive me I do not have that info handy at present) also, sometimes ie feels like accelerator sticks. I usually drive chevy - this was my 1st & last gmc (I know that they are the same basically) I feel unsafe in my car & I'm currently trying to get my old chevy running again so I can get rid of this piece of junk!!!! Please help if possible. The time line is from july 2002 thru current jan 2 2005.

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 Aug 3, 2004 · Suspension · NE

While pulling out of the garage right wheel separated from the axle. Mechanic indicated that upper and lower ball joints broke previous to the accident, consumer heard a grinding noise, and he thought it was the brakes.

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Brakes · 116,408 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

10 days ago my 1995 gmc jimmy did not stop, it skidded. I have, on many occasions, called gmc regarding the ABS braking system, it did not work all the time and when it didn't it would make a grinding noise and take a longer time to stop. Gmc had assured me and my husband that there were no recalls on the system. On july 15 we were traveling on a local road and the car in front of us stopped short. We were going 20-25 MPH and hit the brakes, but the brakes again failed, although we had sufficient time to stop, we skidded into the car in front of us and there was property damage and I hurt my neck and back. On the day after the accident we called gmc again regarding the failure of the brakes and were told there was no recall, and they couldn't do anything. Today, july 26, we received a copy of the recall from a friend who owns a auto repair station. Gmc was supposed to have contacted people in 1999. We were never contacted. Y husband was a professional truck driver for 30 years and has not had an accident until now. Our insurance rates will go up and this is the fault of gmc.

Filed Jan 29, 2004 · Electrical · MN

I have 86,000 miles on my 1998 jimmy and dropped my granddaughter off at the my other daughters place, the key turned off no problem. I drove to work and could not turn the key to the acc or off position and could not get the key out. I checked the website and noticed that this happened to a couple of other owners who ended up paying over $700.00 for the repair, which included replacing the ignition module and reprogramming. This happened at a time when I am going through a divorce, my other daughter is in the hospital and my father is having heart problems, so it really is inconvenient and with all that is going on, has changed my attitude regarding gmc's. I used to swear by them, now I am thinking of looking at other dealers. I had the head gasket blow on this model, when they repaired it, they dropped a bolt down inside the piston, which they did not catch until it cracked the piston, which delayed me getting my vehicle back. They misdiagnosed a control module that would sound like the signal kept turning on by itself, they replaced my brake pads stating that goodyear installed them wrong, because they kept squeaking. I paid $200.00 to have them replaced and they still squeak. This was done at jim lupient in st. Louis park. The technician after repairing the engine forgot to tighten the air intake clamp down and it vibrated against the air-conditioning hose, which cut a hold in the hose and drained all the freon. When they repaired the hose, they did not evacuate the lines, so the air-conditiioner sounds like it gurgles at startup or when you step on the gas.

Filed Aug 19, 2003 · Transmission · 46,000 miles · MA

From july of 2002 until august 9, 2003 the following problems have occurred with my 2001 gmc jimmy - which now has 46,000 miles registered:7/02: while driving vehicle slips from 2wd t o 4-wd low. Diagnosis: transfer case shift module shorted 7/02: when sitting in traffic and accelerating transmission slips RPM. Diagnosis: not able to find source 8/02: again 4-wd low shift for no reason. Diagnosis: found codes loss stored info. Also: interior and exterior lights go on and off at will. Diagnosis: could not find source of problem (this still happens) 8/15/03: while driving vehicles slips into 4wd low by itself. Diagnosis: intermittent short. Repaired/replaced switch 8/03: while driving call stalls/dies. Diagnosis: recall notice 01073. Completed required work 9/02: dash lights come on and off while driving and check engine light stays on, transmission shifts strangely. Diagnosis: tech scanned and found multiple transmission codes in system. Internal short in ignition switch. Replaced switch, cleared codes 11/12: rear differential pinion seal leaking. Diagnosis: replaced seal 3/02: oil leaks from oil cooler lines. Diagnosis: our of warranty, good will parts replaced upper and lower cooler lines leaking. R/r upper and lower oil cooler lines. Cost: $210.00 for labor. 4/03: strange grinding noise while traveling out of our area. Diagnosis: wheel hub on front disintegrated. Diagnosis: replace wheel hub with ABS sensor and front wheel bearing hub - cost: $579.63 8/03: car dies while driving. Diagnosis: towed to mechanic garage (not gmc). Fuel pumb dead. Cost: $730.00.