GMC Jimmy power steering loss problems

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Body, Steering · 210,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 gmc jimmy. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front suspension. The steering was difficult to maneuver when turning the vehicle. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. An independent mechanic stated that the front end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Suspension · 77,500 miles · MI

Upper ball joint failure. The ball joint broke, causing the tire to go up under the vehicle resulting in loss of steering. Owner had to have the vehicle towed to a repair shop. Provide further details.

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Engine, Steering · MO

The 1997 gmc jimmy just shuts off. This occurs at no special times and with no identifiable circumstances preceding the shutdown. The engine and all control systems simply stop. This has happened numerous times and there is no ryhme nor reason for the failure. It has happened many times in a single evening and then gone months before recurring. Computer diagnoses, no codes found by mechanic. Since it has always failed while the vehicle was in motion, usually at highway speeds, controlling the vehicle becomes a real concern. Loss of power steering can easily cause a loss of control and a serious accident. The jimmy always restarts easily after ten seconds or so. Of course at 70-75 miles per hours that can seem like a very long time indeed.

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 .

Filed Aug 22, 2002 · Body · WI

While pulling into an intersection vehicle lost steering. Vehicle towed to a repair shop, and informed consumer that engine cradle bolts needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Aug 3, 2001 · Steering · TX

While driving read a noise and lost power steering. Then, started driving slowly. Tensioner broke and part of belt also broke.*ak

Filed Dec 5, 2000 · Electrical · MN

My vehicle lost all power while driving down the freeway, losing steering and brakes and almost causing a crash. The vehicle had to be towed in to the dealer and it was determined that the battery leaked from the positive cable, running down the side mount cable to the starter, eating through the starter and alternator. This has happened to 3 other friends of mine as well with the exact same thing happening. My brother in law is a certifed ase master mechanic for ge capital fleet and they have had over 28 of the same reported problems. The dealership has also had several vehicles reported with the same condition. With battery acid blowing all over the engine compartment, I'm wondering if other compnents have been comprimised, espically the frame of the vehicle.

Filed Sep 1, 1999 · Acceleration · CA · crash

When driving at 65 MPH and applying brakes vehicle accelerated, causing loss of steering and the vehicle was going crazy, causing the consumer to run into a carbox.

Filed Jan 7, 1999 · Brakes, Transmission · WA

When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, brakes are hard, and the engine check light keeps coming on. Almost lost power steering and brake power. Also, transmission running very rough. Vehicle has been in shop for service, and the dealer can't dete-rmine the problem.

Filed Aug 11, 1998 · Engine · TN

Consumer was driving, stopped and heard noise, no steering, no warning, belt tensioner broke, causing the engine belt to come off. Dealer replaced the tensioner belt. Tensioner breaking was caused by fatigued metal. Manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.