This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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: the contact stated while driving at low speeds coming to a stop, the antilock brakes engaged making the vehicle difficult to stop. The dealership and manufacturer was notified however, no repairs were made. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. Upon inspection, the mechanic took out the fuse to the antilock brakes.
The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 99V220000 concerning anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN.
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. 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.
Was slowing at low speed, brakes would not stop right away, almost hit vehicle in front of me, was told I had bad wheel hub/speed sensors, due to corrosion, had to replace both sides, I feel it is a safety issue not being able to stop, there is open recall on GMC trucks, same problem with GMC Jimmy.
- North Branch, MI, USA
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2000 GMC Jimmy experienced a problem with the front right hub and the wheel speed sensor. 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.
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. Luckily, the first repair was under warranty, but this time I had to negotiate with the dealer and I had to pay $284. 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. Sincerely, claude durand
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.
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.
Consumer applied the brakes while driving 20-25 mph, pedal felt normal, but no braking action, vehicle hit a tree, no injuries, damage to vehicle was $9000. On 30 Dec 2001 while driving 30-35 mph consumer applied brakes, pedal felt normal, no braking action. Consumer was able to stop safely. Consumer noticed on braking there was an electrical noise.. consumer stated when attempting to make a right turn and applied the brake the vehicle felt like it was on ice.
Consumer was going 30mph on a dirt road and suddenly applied brakes to keep from hitting an animal. Vehicle spun around, and wheels locked up. Consumer went to 1 dealer, who said there was no problem with rear brakes. Consumer was pulling into a dirt driveway and noticed left rear wheel had locked up. Wheel left tracts in dirt. Consumer decided to get a 2nd opinon on problem. After plugging the vehicle, it showed there was a problem with ABS system. Dealer explained how this was first year that vehicles have the integrated ABS, and were having alot of problems with them. Also, rear rotors were frozen and calipers needed to be replaced. Consumer states there has been 7 brake repairs, consumer is still experiencing ABS problems. Center link and idler arm wore and were replaced, consumer is still experiencing steering problems.
ABS light keeps coming on, and has already been replaced once. Dealer cant find cause. Driver window would not roll up all the way while driving due to it was misaligned. Underhood light bulb broken, dealer replaced bulb. Air bag light illuminates intermittently.
Consumer was traveling 30-35mph, applying brakes and brake pedal went straight to the floor. Consumer tried to stop by pumping brakes & finally they caught. This was the first experience. Dealer was inspecting vehicle.
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- Lincolnwood, IL, USA