10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
30 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
18 / 1
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 GMC Jimmy brakes problems

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1996 GMC Jimmy Owner Comments (Page 3 of 7)

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problem #89

Dec 041999

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving and coming to stop consumer had to use excessive force to stop. While coming down a hill at about 25 mph and coming to a stop applied the brakes, and consumer felt ABS was trying to kick in, and then pedal went straight to the floor. GMC service dealer was suppose to fix all recalls that needed to be done. Dealer told consumer there were no recalls to be done. Consumer feels that this is a safety concern. Recall 99V193000.

- Liberty, MS, USA

problem #88

Feb 251997

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
On slick surface brakes fail to grab. Brake pedal moves in and out and makes a sound like a bouncing spring.

- St. Ann, MO, USA

problem #87

Aug 011999

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
ABS continually failing, dealer can't duplicate, repaired at least four times. Brakes grind on rough surfaces ie gravel brakes make a sound when driving down the road, I'm driving my two children around and no one will fix, or replace, or give my money back on this car. Very unsatisfied with dealer and service department and car.

- Morgantown, IN, USA

problem #86

Oct 051999

Jimmy

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rear ended by truck which propelled vehicle into back of camper. Thus a rear end collision, immediately followed by a front end collision. Both front seat backs broke causing the driver and passenger to be violently slammed into the back seat area. The driver (only)air bag did not deploy. The ABS system failed upon application of the brakes, just prior to being rear ended by the tractor trailer truck which weighed 77,000 pounds and was going approximately 75mph. The truck driver admitted to the police that he never sloed down or applied his brakes.

- Tavares, FL, USA

problem #85

Aug 011999

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
ABS light stays on all the time.dealer says whole unit is bad needs replacing.

- Gladstone, MO, USA

problem #84

Nov 261999

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall on ABS system 99I-006, when consumer asked dealership about repair they didn't know how to repair/rectify problems.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #83

Dec 101999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at 40mph brake pedal was applied, pedal was very hard and consumer had to use two feet. Anti-skid system activated, and then brakes released, causing vehicle to rear end another vehicle. Dealer has not been contacted.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #82

Dec 071999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
When applying the brakes pedal stiffens, and the vehicle reacts hesitantly on slowing down. Dealer has seen vehicle, and says it is normal.

- New Castle, IN, USA

problem #81

Nov 011999

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at about 30 consumer tried to put on brakes before coming to the intersection and brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer let the pedal up again and tried to put on brakes, and car still did not stop. Was forced to go through the intersection. Now pedal will go to the floor before and then stop.

- Kannapolis, NC, USA

problem #80

Jul 151999

Jimmy

  • miles
While driving at any speed the brake pedal goes to the floor causing noise which results in failure. However, vehicle was taken to dealer on two occasions, dealer cannot determine the problem.

- Montain Home, AR, USA

problem #79

Oct 211999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When applying the ABS brakes pedal goes the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Fort Washington, MD, USA

problem #78

Oct 041999

Jimmy

  • miles
Was driving vehicle approimately. 50mph when another vehicle made a turn in front of consumer's vehicle. Applied ABS brakes, vehicle failed to stop right away. Had a slow reaction time. Taking vehicle to dealer's to check.

- Bloomfield, MO, USA

problem #77

Oct 121999

Jimmy

  • miles
When putting on brakes there is an air sound. Then consumer has to push down harder.

- Stanton, 00, USA

problem #76

Oct 141999

Jimmy

  • miles
When braking while going over a bump, the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor, and does not stop the vehicle. This has happened numerous times.

- Hubbardston, MA, USA

problem #75

Oct 051999

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Brakes/ABS failed on gravel and wet pavement at low mph, dealer says common nothing they can do, caused rearend collision

- Pope Afb, NC, USA

problem #74

Oct 031999

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Eighty-Four, PA, USA

problem #73

Sep 221999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes on wet pavement the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Manchester, NH, USA

problem #72

Sep 061999

Jimmy

  • miles
While traveling in rush hour traffic at a speed of 50 mph consumer tried to apply the brakes to stop and the ABS did not allow maximum braking to stop vehicle.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #71

Sep 141999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer can not identify the problem.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #70

Sep 101999

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes were applied at 35mph, the pedal went to the floor resulting in extended stopping, causing a minor injury. The dealer has been notified.

- Moneta, VA, USA

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