We found the following complaints for GMC JIMMY (1994)
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Car seat will not properly install in the rear facing position in the back seat of the jimmy.i have been told that the safety belt path is too narrow.
I was in a accident with my 1994 gmc jimmy . It just stopped in the middle of the interstate and i am here to say that i was scared to death and i am not sure what happened but i was in the hospital for four days. So can you please advise me on what i can do about it? accident date is march 13,2016. Thanks for your help.
1994/gmc/jimmy,s1500,4.3 /6/ my front drver seat rocks when i have to brake suddenly. When it rains brakes lock up, slides before completely stops, drivers side window doesn't work,locks works on ocassions,it rattles when parking or parked.when shutting off shakes completely then shuts off . An awful smell from gas fumes i have to drive with the other three windows down just to have fresh air.,black smoke,do not start upon first try,back tail gate rattles.fan for a/cor heatdon't work thru vents.slows down to 15mph sometimes it it will speed up un nessacarily,when on road in city limits slows down and shuts off on high ways. But most of all the brakes scares me i never know when it will work or when it won't ,so i try not to travel with my children or when it is raining .my vehichile was listed as reliable and low gas milage i have to put$10.00 in every day and not travel unessacarily. I had not had this truck long and it is a liability health wise and finacially. If some one can help or have information that may be usefull ,i am interestedwhat can i do or should do.
Digital dash went out cant see gauges neither speed.
Battery failed.
While driving approximately 20 miles the brakes overheated.if consumer stopped more then two or three timesbrakes would overheat.at one timebrakes got so hotthat the hubs overheated.dealership put in a new egr valve, a gasket, module an e prom and a main computer.
Wiring under the sunvisor rubbed against the metal frame,causing a electrical short circuit which resulted in a fire.please give any further details.
Electrical: drove vehicle from decatur,parked on the lot & went inside ,twenty minutes later a gentleman came in and said a vehicle was on fire.fireman said electrical, started down by the air conditioner and heater unit.
4- wheel drivemodule has gone out.also, overpast years consumer had to replace fuelinjector system/ egr valve/ brake linings/ brakes once yearly/ fuel pump, and instrument cluster.
I was in a accident with my 1994 gmc jimmy . It just stopped in the middle of the interstate and i am here to say that i was scared to death and i am not sure what happened but i was in the hospital for four days. So can you please advise me on what i can do about it? accident date is march 13,2016. Thanks for your help.
1994/gmc/jimmy,s1500,4.3 /6/ my front drver seat rocks when i have to brake suddenly. When it rains brakes lock up, slides before completely stops, drivers side window doesn't work,locks works on ocassions,it rattles when parking or parked.when shutting off shakes completely then shuts off . An awful smell from gas fumes i have to drive with the other three windows down just to have fresh air.,black smoke,do not start upon first try,back tail gate rattles.fan for a/cor heatdon't work thru vents.slows down to 15mph sometimes it it will speed up un nessacarily,when on road in city limits slows down and shuts off on high ways. But most of all the brakes scares me i never know when it will work or when it won't ,so i try not to travel with my children or when it is raining .my vehichile was listed as reliable and low gas milage i have to put$10.00 in every day and not travel unessacarily. I had not had this truck long and it is a liability health wise and finacially. If some one can help or have information that may be usefull ,i am interestedwhat can i do or should do.
Egr valve has failed four times, valve fails on acceleration. Contacted dealer, and dealerwas not willing to do anything. Consumer also had transmission replaced it was noisy,also brakes were ineffectve, it was determined that rear wheel cylinders were leaking and excess build up of brake dust, mechanic recommended that vehicle not be driven due to both rear wheel cylinders are leaking, also when vehicle is warmed up, and the longer its driven vehicle hesitates and stalls, service engine light comes on,also radiator low on coolant inspection found that hose clamp at thermometer housing loose causing leak, clamp was tightened.
After the vehicle warmed up the oil pressure gauge would read almost 0.started reading ok until it warmed up.took it to the dealer and the only thing they could figure out was that the oil pump had gone bad. Their price quote was unreal (+ or - $3,200). We took it to a local mechanic and they estimated $1,200.00. Had to drop the transmission they said to get to the oil pump.this year (2003)the gauge is acting up again. It starts out fine and after it warms up, it drops to about 10 on the pressure gauge. When you accelerate the pressure goes up to maybe 20 or so on the gauge.i am not exactly sure on the exact purchase and incident date. But they are approximate.i have found numerous articles on the internet relating to gmc and the faulty oil pressure gauge/readings. I could not find any specific research that pointed to the exact problem. Whether it was the gauge, the engine or etc. I talked with friends and relatives that own the jimmy or blazer and theirs was acting the same way.*nlm
Vehicle exhibiting engine oil line leakage.
Check engine light comes on, then abs brake system fails, resulting in long stopping distance.tt
While driving approximately 20 miles the brakes overheated.if consumer stopped more then two or three timesbrakes would overheat.at one timebrakes got so hotthat the hubs overheated.dealership put in a new egr valve, a gasket, module an e prom and a main computer.
Was driving vehicle when oil pressure light went out. Engine started knocking. Took to independent mechanic, and informed consumer of engine trouble.oil pan showed no signs of oil. Paint had peeled offoil pan and cloggedintake manifold. Contacted manufacturer , and representative sent out to check oil pan. At first indicated would help with repairs.later, informed consumer engine wastoo old, andwould not help with repairs.
When starting the vehicle heard a knocking noise. Oil pressure gauge indicatesthat there is adequate oil in the vehicle.however,when the vehicle sits overnight all the oil drains out of the engine.knocking noise is also heard on warm engine starts.
While driving at high speed 60mph the engine check light comes on.then the vehicle loses power steering and brakes completely.this is the fourth time it happened.
Egr valve has failed four times, valve fails on acceleration. Contacted dealer, and dealerwas not willing to do anything. Consumer also had transmission replaced it was noisy,also brakes were ineffectve, it was determined that rear wheel cylinders were leaking and excess build up of brake dust, mechanic recommended that vehicle not be driven due to both rear wheel cylinders are leaking, also when vehicle is warmed up, and the longer its driven vehicle hesitates and stalls, service engine light comes on,also radiator low on coolant inspection found that hose clamp at thermometer housing loose causing leak, clamp was tightened.
Vehicle runs rough, brake pedal is hard, and engine shuts off. Egr valve has been replaced three times.
Vehicle was accelerating to pass a slower vehicle on a hill. The throttle became jammed in a full open position causing the vehicle to continue to accelerate in traffic . The driver in an attempt to regain control of the vehicle shifted into neutral resulting in the engine over reving. The engine developed a knock which was later diagnosed as a failed connector bearing. Upon investigation as to cause of the jammed throttle valve it was discovered that a heat sensor (in the rubber boot between the air filter and the air intake manifold) had dropped onto the top of the engine insuch a way as to cause the throttle valve cam to jam in a full open position. This failure resulted in the engine being ruined and replaced at a cost of $2700 plus tax.
Engine oil gauge did not register no oil pressure. Engine failed requiring complete rebuild.
Consumer was driving the vehicle and the engine caught fire.tt
Was driving vehicle when oil pressure light went out. Engine started knocking. Took to independent mechanic, and informed consumer of engine trouble.oil pan showed no signs of oil. Paint had peeled offoil pan and cloggedintake manifold. Contacted manufacturer , and representative sent out to check oil pan. At first indicated would help with repairs.later, informed consumer engine wastoo old, andwould not help with repairs.
Intermittentlyvehicle will stall out and die without warning when slowing down.it has been determined thategr valvue is defective.consumer also states brakes fail they become very hard to stop and control vehicle. The engine surges, chech engine light comes on when slowing down or stopping, engine stalls losses power steering and brakes become hard when you press down.
Serpentine belt cracked.
1994/gmc/jimmy,s1500,4.3 /6/ my front drver seat rocks when i have to brake suddenly. When it rains brakes lock up, slides before completely stops, drivers side window doesn't work,locks works on ocassions,it rattles when parking or parked.when shutting off shakes completely then shuts off . An awful smell from gas fumes i have to drive with the other three windows down just to have fresh air.,black smoke,do not start upon first try,back tail gate rattles.fan for a/cor heatdon't work thru vents.slows down to 15mph sometimes it it will speed up un nessacarily,when on road in city limits slows down and shuts off on high ways. But most of all the brakes scares me i never know when it will work or when it won't ,so i try not to travel with my children or when it is raining .my vehichile was listed as reliable and low gas milage i have to put$10.00 in every day and not travel unessacarily. I had not had this truck long and it is a liability health wise and finacially. If some one can help or have information that may be usefull ,i am interestedwhat can i do or should do.
Valves started failing at approximately 35k miles.the real problem is you have no more than 20 miles to travel after the "service engine light" comes on and you will loose the power brakes.last fix was on 11/25/97 with another egr valve and a new computer prom per gmc service bulletin #96067(a) dated 6/1997.the only way the public is aware of this service bulletin is if they have their vehicle serviced by the dealer.since the warranty is only for 36k the public is unaware of the fix and that gm will warranty the parts to 75k per the bulletin.est cost $500.00.my wife was on her way back from nashville tn. 8/24, when the part failed again about 20 miles from home the first thing that happens is a loss of speed est top at 45mph which is a major problem on an interstate highway.this is a very seriuos problem with these vehicles and i sincerely apologize for not taking action in 1997.
Egr valve continually fails (opens) , the engine looses vacume and brakes fail to function. Since 1999 the egr has been replaced seven (7) times and is currently in a failure mode.in spite of the fact that there have been service bullitens issued with regard to this problem gmc has refused to address the problem. To date over two thousand dollars has been spent replacing egr valves.when driving i am in constant fear of the egr valve failing and coversly, the brakes failing.
Poppits leaking fuel on central port injectors causing fuel to run rich which creates carbon build up in egr valve. This causes brakes to malfuction because of vacuum. Valve has been replaced or cleaned 4 times. Gmc has been alerted and i am waiting for a response for cost of repairs, est. $800. When the warranty was valid they replaced the egr valve, i feel they prolonged the problem at the expense of my family's safety and money. The warranty is no longer valid but the problem still exist. I fear for my safety and the safety of others in my path. Gmc should address the real problem and make my vehicle safe! please respond if others are having the same complaint, i need help. I am a dislocated worker and i can not afford to trade or fix my problem!
Egr valve failed causing consumer to run into brush.nlm
This is very discouraging because i was led to believe that gm was one of the better manufacturers. This is the first vehicle my wife and i have purchased together, and we left honda for gm. Replacing our egr valve on our vacation was a real stress point, especially as we were stranded in superior, wi the first time, and then thunder bay and terrace bay, ontario the next time - we were forced to drive 500 miles without our egr valve functioning, which makes the vehicle pulse and seem to stall. After spendng $260on egr repairs in wisconsin, and then driving only 500 miles before we needed another egr valve, we are very disappointed and worried about what else will go wrong. Gm told us that they will not cover the costs we incurred for the replacement egrs and our forced overnight stay at a hotel, frustration, inconvenience, missed vacation time and money used to fix the egr that we had planned to use for our holidays... What can i do?
Intermittentlyvehicle will stall out and die without warning when slowing down.it has been determined thategr valvue is defective.consumer also states brakes fail they become very hard to stop and control vehicle. The engine surges, chech engine light comes on when slowing down or stopping, engine stalls losses power steering and brakes become hard when you press down.
Egr valve has failed four times, valve fails on acceleration. Contacted dealer, and dealerwas not willing to do anything. Consumer also had transmission replaced it was noisy,also brakes were ineffectve, it was determined that rear wheel cylinders were leaking and excess build up of brake dust, mechanic recommended that vehicle not be driven due to both rear wheel cylinders are leaking, also when vehicle is warmed up, and the longer its driven vehicle hesitates and stalls, service engine light comes on,also radiator low on coolant inspection found that hose clamp at thermometer housing loose causing leak, clamp was tightened.
Egr valve controls all vacuum systems also. So when the part fails you lose all brakes and power. You will suddenly find yourself without steering and any *any* braking powers.the failure continues and all the local dealership can do is add new parts to change.total costs over 2000 dollars in six weeks this last time. Yet with less than three thousand miles on the car with the last egr valve the part failed.we have had three in the last six months.we have replaced nine in less than four years.this part can only be bought from the dealership at costs from 250 - 400 dollars. The cost is bad, but the danger to all inside the car is extreme.we ask that you investigate this please.
Egr valve was replaced by the dealer cleaned it out consumer still having the problem .tt
Exhaust gas recirculation valve failed.
4- wheel drivemodule has gone out.also, overpast years consumer had to replace fuelinjector system/ egr valve/ brake linings/ brakes once yearly/ fuel pump, and instrument cluster.
Consumerreceived recall notice 99v193000 forabsfailure. Dealership was refusing service, saying that vehicle was no longer under warranty.consumer states vehicle has not started to stall due to faulty egr valve.
While driving approximately 20 miles the brakes overheated.if consumer stopped more then two or three timesbrakes would overheat.at one timebrakes got so hotthat the hubs overheated.dealership put in a new egr valve, a gasket, module an e prom and a main computer.
On a short trip "engine check light" lit up.i was traveling on the interstate between albuquerque and sante fe (50 miles)...reaching albuquerque, i took the exit and the brakes failed to respond.was able to stop by using extreme pressure, but had to pull off the exit to shoulder to avoid collision, and it took a long time to come to a stop.the dealer says the egr valve was defective (they replaced it yesterday), but admitted that since this was the 1st time, ihad trouble with the vehicle (it had been running fine up to that point) he was surprised the brakes had failed.this seems very dangerous....no warning....total failure.there is a special policy #96067 in place for the egr, but the maximum milage for coverage is 75,000.(although for the next three years of models it is up to 100,000.)i see that there has been a recall on my brake system (although i have received nothing yet), but this problem does not seem to be the same one as described in the recall information found on the web; my brakes were not slow to respond, they just weren't working!thanks , colleen cadwell.
A malfunction in egr valve is causing vehicle to shut down immediately, resulting inloss of vehicle control.tsb was issued. Dealer has removed and cleaned it in 1997, but defect has reoccurred. *ml
Muffler seam split. *sd
Jack was not able to lift vehicle enough to change flat tire due to weak material design.
Headlights inoperative, causing poor visibility.
1994/gmc/jimmy,s1500,4.3 /6/ my front drver seat rocks when i have to brake suddenly. When it rains brakes lock up, slides before completely stops, drivers side window doesn't work,locks works on ocassions,it rattles when parking or parked.when shutting off shakes completely then shuts off . An awful smell from gas fumes i have to drive with the other three windows down just to have fresh air.,black smoke,do not start upon first try,back tail gate rattles.fan for a/cor heatdon't work thru vents.slows down to 15mph sometimes it it will speed up un nessacarily,when on road in city limits slows down and shuts off on high ways. But most of all the brakes scares me i never know when it will work or when it won't ,so i try not to travel with my children or when it is raining .my vehichile was listed as reliable and low gas milage i have to put$10.00 in every day and not travel unessacarily. I had not had this truck long and it is a liability health wise and finacially. If some one can help or have information that may be usefull ,i am interestedwhat can i do or should do.
Was driving vehicle when oil pressure light went out. Engine started knocking. Took to independent mechanic, and informed consumer of engine trouble.oil pan showed no signs of oil. Paint had peeled offoil pan and cloggedintake manifold. Contacted manufacturer , and representative sent out to check oil pan. At first indicated would help with repairs.later, informed consumer engine wastoo old, andwould not help with repairs.
1. Seat belt replaced previously by dealer out of standard warranty period.the same problem has ocurred again with the belt retractor coil spring wearing through the plastic housing preventing the belt from retracting and holding the passenger in place.2. Fuel pump was replaced previously during standard warranty period.fails to provide sufficent pressure to start the engine especially when cold.
4- wheel drivemodule has gone out.also, overpast years consumer had to replace fuelinjector system/ egr valve/ brake linings/ brakes once yearly/ fuel pump, and instrument cluster.
While driving on state highway fuel pump failed, causing loss of power and power steering. Engine died without warning, engine would only run at high rpms, eventually vehicle woudl not start at all, dealer service manager stated that pump requires half a tank or more of gasoline to cool pump and prevent this failure.
Fuel injection system , located inside intake manifold, is leaking and spraying raw fuel on manifold. Dealer claims onlysolution is to replace complete fuel injection system. *ml
Vehicle wouldn't pass inspection.fuel injectorwas no good. The failed fuel injector was the sequential central part fuel inection unit.
Consumer stated the material that is used to make fuel lines to regulator and injectors, when under extreme heat they get briddle and crack, this causes fuel to leak inside intake. .consumer stated the fuel regulator was squirting fuel from the back into the intake, consumer cut the switch off and fuel puddles up in the intake, consumer stated the regulators are defective.
4- wheel drivemodule has gone out.also, overpast years consumer had to replace fuelinjector system/ egr valve/ brake linings/ brakes once yearly/ fuel pump, and instrument cluster.
Ongoing problem with fuel odor / fumes coming intovehicle.dealer h replaced threefuel injectors inless then three years;but,problem still occurring. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Poppits leaking fuel on central port injectors causing fuel to run rich which creates carbon build up in egr valve. This causes brakes to malfuction because of vacuum. Valve has been replaced or cleaned 4 times. Gmc has been alerted and i am waiting for a response for cost of repairs, est. $800. When the warranty was valid they replaced the egr valve, i feel they prolonged the problem at the expense of my family's safety and money. The warranty is no longer valid but the problem still exist. I fear for my safety and the safety of others in my path. Gmc should address the real problem and make my vehicle safe! please respond if others are having the same complaint, i need help. I am a dislocated worker and i can not afford to trade or fix my problem!
I was in a accident with my 1994 gmc jimmy . It just stopped in the middle of the interstate and i am here to say that i was scared to death and i am not sure what happened but i was in the hospital for four days. So can you please advise me on what i can do about it? accident date is march 13,2016. Thanks for your help.
Inadequate lubrication of lock cylinder, causing difficulty inserting key.
Rear seat belts twisted in the buckle, causing them to malfunction.also, rear hatchback released on its own while driving; and abs brakes failed, resulting in an accident.
1994/gmc/jimmy,s1500,4.3 /6/ my front drver seat rocks when i have to brake suddenly. When it rains brakes lock up, slides before completely stops, drivers side window doesn't work,locks works on ocassions,it rattles when parking or parked.when shutting off shakes completely then shuts off . An awful smell from gas fumes i have to drive with the other three windows down just to have fresh air.,black smoke,do not start upon first try,back tail gate rattles.fan for a/cor heatdon't work thru vents.slows down to 15mph sometimes it it will speed up un nessacarily,when on road in city limits slows down and shuts off on high ways. But most of all the brakes scares me i never know when it will work or when it won't ,so i try not to travel with my children or when it is raining .my vehichile was listed as reliable and low gas milage i have to put$10.00 in every day and not travel unessacarily. I had not had this truck long and it is a liability health wise and finacially. If some one can help or have information that may be usefull ,i am interestedwhat can i do or should do.
02/16/98, parked vehicle in first gear and applied parking brake.on o2/17/98, five further applied parking brake and put truck into neutral to warm vehicle up before driving it.she went into house and 10 minutes later vehicle went backwards and crashed into house.
Whenbrake pedal was applied it was hard, and would not move.emergency brake was applied, but did not respond. After a few seconds, the brakes responded normally. Thishas been an intermittent problem.dealer has been contacted.
Odometer fraud.
Transmission failure.
The truck gets stuck in third gear. Please explain.tt
94 s15 jimmy is not switching out of 3rd gear only gets up to 40-45 mph. I've tried manural gear switching no luck. Was told it could be gear oil low. Im gonna change tranny filter and fluids and hopfully some luck . If any info on this plz reply. Just bought truck and was told it just stopped changing gears. Drove it hom drives fine but no luck with it changing gears.
While driving on the highway the 4-wheel drive becomes engaged. When engaged it causes the vehicle to slowdown and transmssion roars.consumer feels if this happens at the same timewith use of abs it could cause a collision.
Egr valve has failed four times, valve fails on acceleration. Contacted dealer, and dealerwas not willing to do anything. Consumer also had transmission replaced it was noisy,also brakes were ineffectve, it was determined that rear wheel cylinders were leaking and excess build up of brake dust, mechanic recommended that vehicle not be driven due to both rear wheel cylinders are leaking, also when vehicle is warmed up, and the longer its driven vehicle hesitates and stalls, service engine light comes on,also radiator low on coolant inspection found that hose clamp at thermometer housing loose causing leak, clamp was tightened.
Recall 99i00600 repairs were done.brakes were modified without permission.abs brakes will not work on vehicle in 4 wheel drive, dealer did not put identification label where recall was done on vehicle.contacted dealer and dealer stated did recall accordingly.consumer stated dealer install 2 transfer case switches, the dealer stated that the switches were cracking allowing transmission fluid to get into the vacuum lines.
Transfer case leaks oil. *sd
While driving on the highway the 4-wheel drive becomes engaged. When engaged it causes the vehicle to slowdown and transmssion roars.consumer feels if this happens at the same timewith use of abs it could cause a collision.
4- wheel drivemodule has gone out.also, overpast years consumer had to replace fuelinjector system/ egr valve/ brake linings/ brakes once yearly/ fuel pump, and instrument cluster.
Driving at approximately 4 mph left rear axle came out. Dealer said the movement in the axle caused it to fall out.
Vibration has caused the sheet metal edge to wear through the side of the metal hydraulic line to the extent that fluid has leaked out.
Vehicle was rear-ended, however consumer states seatbelts did not perform as designed, seatbelts were not tight enough which caused her to be jerked foward.
Vehicle was rear-ended, however consumer states seatbelts did not perform as designed, seatbelts were not tight enough which caused her to be jerked foward.
Abs brakes malfunctioned, pedal went all the way to the floor, vehicle lost control. Also, seat belts did not work.
While unlocking the child from the car seat,pushed in the red button to unlock seat belt,and all plastic pieces that fit overspring sliding mechanism, came completely apart.the dealer was contacted, and gmc was contacted with a file no. Of 98120611, and they cannot duplicate the problem.
1994/gmc/jimmy,s1500,4.3 /6/ my front drver seat rocks when i have to brake suddenly. When it rains brakes lock up, slides before completely stops, drivers side window doesn't work,locks works on ocassions,it rattles when parking or parked.when shutting off shakes completely then shuts off . An awful smell from gas fumes i have to drive with the other three windows down just to have fresh air.,black smoke,do not start upon first try,back tail gate rattles.fan for a/cor heatdon't work thru vents.slows down to 15mph sometimes it it will speed up un nessacarily,when on road in city limits slows down and shuts off on high ways. But most of all the brakes scares me i never know when it will work or when it won't ,so i try not to travel with my children or when it is raining .my vehichile was listed as reliable and low gas milage i have to put$10.00 in every day and not travel unessacarily. I had not had this truck long and it is a liability health wise and finacially. If some one can help or have information that may be usefull ,i am interestedwhat can i do or should do.
The seat belt bucklesstuck together, causing the seat belts to be inoperative.the dealer has been notified.
Left front seat belt locks up, could be seriously injured in case of a collision.
1. Seat belt replaced previously by dealer out of standard warranty period.the same problem has ocurred again with the belt retractor coil spring wearing through the plastic housing preventing the belt from retracting and holding the passenger in place.2. Fuel pump was replaced previously during standard warranty period.fails to provide sufficent pressure to start the engine especially when cold.
Consumer stated that while stopped at a stop sign he was rear-ended and seat belt retractor was not working, consumer went forward upon impact.*yd
Under normal conditions front safety belt retractors have become inoperative. Cause is unknown. Please describe.
Vehicle was involved in a collisionatwhich time the driver's side shoulderbeltbolts sheared off from the post connected to the window.please give further details.
Rear seat belts twisted in the buckle, causing them to malfunction.also, rear hatchback released on its own while driving; and abs brakes failed, resulting in an accident.
The seat frame is bent. When the car stops, the seat moves and the seat frame is unable to be tightened by the dealer so the seat will stop moving.
Seat fell back due to hole in seat frame.
Spring came through the seat and could possibly injure passenger. Please describe detials.tt
The adjustable seat back collapses when adjusted.manfacturer has not been notified.
Brakes:when driving and attempting a fast stop,start to brake and the brakes lock up. Pedal all the way to the floorand attempt to slow down , brakes seem to freeze up.
Abs brakes continuously fail in wet conditions - even mildly wet; brakes go all the way to the floor with no stopping power at all. Originally thought it was my wife not knowing how to use abs correctly, but i drove vehicle all week and it is definitely not her fault. We replaced the brakes a couple of months ago to no avail. We will be reporting this to our senator since gmc has received many complaints on this issue and has failed to act.we just bought it in mar 1998 but will be getting rid of it as soon as we can.
Complete loss of brakes if used on rough or bumpy road surface.decreased stoping distance on slick or wet road surfaces
Left and right speed sensors failed and reluctor rings on hubs worn causing the brake pedal to become stuck and the car would not slow down until driver pushed pedal very hard.
Front pads have been replaced 3 times.
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle failed to stop, the consumer had to pull the emergency brake to get the vehicle to sop.
Has abs brakes, brake pedal goes to the floor, resulting inan accident. Also was going 15 mph and could not stop vehicle.had vehicle looked at and was told that there maybe air in brake lines.cause has not been determined. Owner is very concerned for her safety. Investigation no.ea94038.
When driving and applying the abs brakes the pedal goes to floor and vehicle doesn't stop.please describe.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehcle would not stop, causing an accident. Please provide further details.
Since the safety recall 99i-006 was performed the abs system has not worked properly, the abs light illuminates while driving and the brakes lock up, the faulty abs system resulted in a rear end collision.nlm
After recall campaign 99046 was replaced, brakes did not engage on wet surface and vehicle skidded through intersection without stopping.dealer could not find problem, and made no repairs.manufacturer was contacted and customer relations manager stated " they have done everything they possibly can".
When applying brakes during emergency stop brakes grabthen release, resulting in extended stopping distance. Abs recall 99v193000 was done in september 2000; however, it did not remedy the problem.
Ea94-038,when applying the brake pedal, it goes to the floor and there are no brakes,has abs anti-lock brakes .please describe .
On fourdifferent occasions when applying the abs brakes the brakes failed,resulting in loss of control/crashes/injuries.
The abs system fails. It pulls to the right when applying the brakes.ttalso, when the road becomes wet, the vehicle goes into grinding skid.the dealer had replaced broke pads twice,but the problem still continues.
Abs, brake failure complete loss of brakes, no control over vehicle when brakes where applied,vehicle skidded, went inbankment and drop 40ft. Rolled over.
Intermittently when the brakes are appliedpedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspectedvehicleseveral times, and the problem still exists.
When applying the abs brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which caused a collision to occur. Please give any further details.
Abs brake problems; while approaching a main intersection and applying the brakes on regular road conditions, the pedal went to the floor. The abs warning light came on, and the truck stopped by hitting a club.the same incident happened on 10/28/97.
Vehicle has sudden acceleration and abs braking system does not override. Tt
Vehicle pulls to theside when braking with extended stopping distance.
Tried to stop to avoid a pickup truck and abs brakes did not catch, lost control, resulting in an accident.tt
Vehicle has been experiencing brake problems.the owner had the master cylinder replaced on vehicle. Whenbrakes are applied, the vehicle slides because thebrakes resists.dealer has been notified.
Whenever applying the abs brakes, the brake pedal would go to the floor. It's an intermittent problem. It causes the vehicle to have a much longer stopping distance, once rersulting in a collision.
Whenever the abs brakes are applied, the vehicle would have a much longer stopping distance. This happens intermittently. Have taken to dealer & informed nothing was wrong.
Abs system is working intermittetnly.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and there is an extended stopping.replaced leaking master cylinder 3 times.
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal, the vehicleslowly came to a stop. Consumer contacted dealer.
The brake pedal feels like it locks up, and the vehicle will move.
Vehicle has problem with pulling to one side when abs brakes are applied.tt
Consumer received recall 991006 and took vehicle to dealer for repair, when consumer picked up the vehicle after repair, there was a foul strong odor and 2 screws underneath the dash were coming out in which the heater core was replaced, consumer is currently experiencing problems with the abs light coming on after recall, consumer found the wire going to the right front wheel was improperly looped in its holder causing it to rub the rim and wear the wires insulation, which caused brakes to pulsate.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the vehicle front brakes lock up.owner replaced brake pads 4 times.
Recall notification 99041 sent regarding the abs brakes, consumer is having difficulty obtaining information and repair. *mjs
Abs braking system intermittently fails with pedal to floor , resulting in extended stopping distance.
When applying the brakes there is a metal to metal grinding noise, vehicle takes a few seconds before it will stop. This is on normal road conditions and worse on wet days. Had about (3) encounters in the past month were there was almost an accident.
Abs,brake failure when applied making a noise experience extended stopping distance.tt
Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distance, pedal to the floor.
Consumer states that it takes excessivepressure to stop the vehicle. The dealer has adjusted the brakes. Owner states that whithin two weeks brakes go back to resisting when applied.
Problem with poor brake performance brake pedal goes to the floor.tt
When appyling abs brakes the pedal goesto the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Abs grabs, do not engage fully, and have excessive wear.
While driving the vehicle, consumer tried to make a sudden stop , pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard the vehicle continued to still travel . Consumer depressed the brake pedal again and the vehicle stopped.consumer stated at first brakes would hold while pressing brake pedal, however they would release and then that is when consumer would have to reapply brakes, sometimes brake pedal would suddenly go further to the floor.
Experiencing intermittent brake failure, abs warning light is on.tt
Abs system locks up and vehicle continues to move, has happened three times.tt
Prior to recall (99v-193) notification vehicle experienced problems with the abs system and had several repairs prior to recall repair,consumer requesting reimbursement for additional repairs that were required.*mjs
Dt:the consumer stated the abs didn't activate when it was suppose to.the dealer could not find a p problem. During quick stops the brakes would fail and the abs light would illuminate intermittently.
Abs brake system lockup during rainy condition on ft left wheel of the vehicle, resulting in a flip over.tt
Recall 99i006000/ abs brakes.problems stated inrecall are the exact problems as invehicle. Extended stoppingdistance is one problem. Contacted dealer, and dealerwas not willing to do anything.
While driving vehicle applied the brakes and the brakes went all the way to the floor which cause the vehicle to hit another vehicle because the vehicle did not stop.another attempt to stop vehicle, had to pump the brakes to stop the vehicle.
Bought this vehicle in 1994 with about 14000 miles, i have replaced the brakes atleast once a year. Once i had to replace them within a 6 month period. I've lost brakes on a number of times trying to stop. In all kinds of weather and at various speeds from 5mph or less to 65mph. I had 2 recalls done. It was only a band-aid for the problem. A year after this recall, my vehicle now needs brakes again, this after i just had it inspected two months ago. I know how to drive and hhandle a vehicle with abs brakes, i had a ford with abs brakes and never had any problems and i never had to replace the brakes. Thank you rickey dean weese.
Anti-lock control valve failed.
Malfunctioningof the abs braking system, when driving on bumpy roadsand on wet pavement and when applying force to the brake pedal,the brake pedal goes to the floor,ea94-038.
When applying the abs brakes, the brakes failed to operate properly. Please describe.
Abs: during wet weather/damp air, anti lock brakes make noise; pedal goes to floor; extended stopping distance; 20-30 mph; no warning.tt
Owner claims that she has to push on the brakes very hard before they brakes respond.
Usually in wet conditions when vehicle is being driven at approx 25mph or less, approaching at stop sign, applies brakes/begins to slow down , brakes make noise under hood. Pedal goes to floor, does not stop right away. Consumer feels absis over senstive in inclement weather. This defect can cause serious accident. Consumer notices defect in rain or snow and thinks the abs engage too early under light pedal pressure.
Abs,brake failure on ice surface when brakes where applied, skidding impact 12:00 position speed 20 mph.tt
While applying brakes at a low speed of 10-20 mph brakes failed to stop vehicle, pedal went to floor of vehicle, causing vehicle to strike other vehicles.
While depressingbrake pedal vehicle continues to travel. Please provide further information.
Abs system not functioning properly causing extended stopping distance.nlm
Abs brakes failed while driving, street was wet, had hit mailbox when brakes applied, vehicle had been to dealer 3 times,couldn't find anything or fix it.
Intermittentlyvehicle will stall out and die without warning when slowing down.it has been determined thategr valvue is defective.consumer also states brakes fail they become very hard to stop and control vehicle. The engine surges, chech engine light comes on when slowing down or stopping, engine stalls losses power steering and brakes become hard when you press down.
Has been through six sets of brakes. Dealer said there wasno problem. But found out from another mechanic there was a bad ant- brake switch.
During brake application pedal goes to the floor no response from the anti lock braking system.tt
Abs brake failure.
Antilock brakes failed. (attorney for client) *dh
Consumer was driving approximately 55mph when she began to apply her brakes and there were no brakes, vehicle kept going. She then took foot off brakes and let vehicle coast until it stopped on its own. Consumer took vehicle to sears and the mechanic said that the frontcalipers needed to be replaced.
Abs brakes failed, very slow at stopping vehicle .
Consumer states on two different occasions, upon applying the brake pedal on dry pavement to make a normal stop, consumer experienced extended stopping distance, resulting intwo different accidents.also,excessive wear of the pads and rotors. Pleaseprovide any further details.
The abs sytem fails to stop the truck and causes near accidents. Please describe.
Driving at approx 25-35 mph went to apply brakes inwet condition, brakes locked did not stop, a lmost rearended a vehicle in front, delaer replaced pads. This is a intermittent problen and can result in accident.
Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop, especially in a panic stop, the brake pedal will go completely to the floor and will not catch, the vehicle will not stop. Dealer has not been able to fix the problem.
When applying the brakes, pedal stiffens and vehicle does not stop. Driver has to apply the brakes a second time in order to stop. Dealer can't solve problem.
While driving approximately 20 miles the brakes overheated.if consumer stopped more then two or three timesbrakes would overheat.at one timebrakes got so hotthat the hubs overheated.dealership put in a new egr valve, a gasket, module an e prom and a main computer.
Brakes: when driving and applying the brakes to stop or make a turn,the brake pedal will go to the floor and the vehicle will not stop.
Driving the truck at about 30mph and the vehicle in front of the truck stopped, applied foot to the brake pedal and the pedal locked up, and the truck hit the vehicle in the rear.
Received recall notice 99v193000. Took vehicle for repairs. After making appointment, no parts for the electric brake track, nor part of pump motor control.mechanic indicated entire abs brake system needed to be replaced.brakes were hard, and no parts. Had vaccum switch recalled. Now the brake light is back on.
Brake pedal goes to the floor, master cylinder replaced several times with no improvement, complete brake repair necessary.
On a short trip "engine check light" lit up.i was traveling on the interstate between albuquerque and sante fe (50 miles)...reaching albuquerque, i took the exit and the brakes failed to respond.was able to stop by using extreme pressure, but had to pull off the exit to shoulder to avoid collision, and it took a long time to come to a stop.the dealer says the egr valve was defective (they replaced it yesterday), but admitted that since this was the 1st time, ihad trouble with the vehicle (it had been running fine up to that point) he was surprised the brakes had failed.this seems very dangerous....no warning....total failure.there is a special policy #96067 in place for the egr, but the maximum milage for coverage is 75,000.(although for the next three years of models it is up to 100,000.)i see that there has been a recall on my brake system (although i have received nothing yet), but this problem does not seem to be the same one as described in the recall information found on the web; my brakes were not slow to respond, they just weren't working!thanks , colleen cadwell.
Recall notification 99041 sent regarding the abs brakes, consumer is having difficulty obtaining information and repair. *mjs
Abs system continually failing causing vehicle collision on one occasion, recall on abs system for 1994 jimmy's however consumer has not received any notice as of 8-16-99. Mjs
Ea94-038; the defective abs braking systemmalfunctioned, causing the brake pedal fade and extended stopping distance which may result in anaccident.dealer replaced brakes rotors and pads.dealer cannot determine problem.
Abs, brake failure at a low speed, loss of brake effectiveness, impact 12:00 position.tt
Brakes have failed so many times that we can't even list them all.the dealer has replaced the master cylinder and abs module, but we still have the problem. The dealer saysthere is nothing else they can do with it and advised us to trade it. This vehicle is not safe to be on the road.we will not drive it again unless it is fixed.we have also tried to get help from gmcand their safety line. The file # is 98232981.
Abs brakes failure, when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor,loss of effectiveness , ea94-038 active.
When driving and applying the brakes there was a loud knocking noise and the abs systemwas working intermittently.
Abs braking system: failureon the front brakes, causing the front brakes to lock up pe94-046.
Upon applying brakesvehicle does not stopfrom time to time.stopped in traffic and applied brakes, vehicle continued forward, almost hitting vehicle in front.
Abs brakes malfunctioned, pedal went all the way to the floor, vehicle lost control. Also, seat belts did not work.
While pulling into a parking space at 10 mph and applying the brakes, pedal was hard to push, and the pedal stayed up very high.consumer hit a fire hydrant and the vehicle came to a stop.
Brakes fail intermittently at various speeds. Brake pedal cannot be depressed, even with both feet, making it impossible to stop vehicle.ther eis no warning that brakes are about to fail.
On occasions when brakes are applied the vehicle will not stop. The vehicle has been to the dealer three times for repair of the brakes.
Abs brakes fails to stop vehicle intermittently when driving at any speed. Tt
On wet pavement, when made attempt to slow or stop, experienced ineffective brake action, which allows vehicle to continue to roll forward, result hit car.tt
#pe94-046 when apply the brake car pulls to the left dealer replaced the brake pads .tt
While driving at 40 mph applied the brakes, and the brake pedal was hard and the abs system locked up.
The vehicles brakes malfunctioned prior to recall 99046 resulting in a rear end collsion,the consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs made.nlm
When applying brakes, the pedal would go to the floor causing extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified. Ph
I was braking at a stop light and the car in front of me hit there brakes.i stepped on my brakes harder and the abs kicked in for a short time.then the brakes failed and i was not able to stop.hitting the car in front of me.there was no damage to my car or the car i hit.i have not been able to make the truck do this again.
Anti-lock brakes fail continuously.
Failure of the abs brake caused consumer to have a near accident.tt
In wet weather when apply the brake jeep starts to skid have abs anti-lock brake .tt
We have a 1994 gmc jimmy in which the abs brakes had not been working properly all the time and now are not working any of the time we try them in the two-wheel or four-wheel drive mode.we heard about a recall for our vehicle, but when we called gmc they said it was not for the jimmy.we found additional information regarding bad brakes on the internet that includes the 1994 jimmy.who do we believe and what do we do?thank-you for your time and your response.
When applying the abs brakes, the pedal would go all the way to the floor. This problem would cause the vehicle to stop much further than it was intended to do.
Consumerreceived recall notice 99v193000 forabsfailure. Dealership was refusing service, saying that vehicle was no longer under warranty.consumer states vehicle has not started to stall due to faulty egr valve.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal becoms hard,resulting in extended stopping distance,causing a minor collision.the dealer has replaced the brake pads and cleaned the sensor prior tothe incident.the manufacturer has been notified.
When driving the utility vehicle down the road on dry pavement, andsuddenly having to apply the brakes, the vehicle just kept going and had to put alot of prssure in order for the vehicle to stop.*aj\k
Abs brakes on vehicle has failed, excessive brake pedal effort.tt
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal, thevehicle continued to still travel.consumer pressed the brakes again,vehicle slowly came to a stop. Dealer has been contacted.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes under normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.replaced front brakes, had rotors turned. Consumer states that this happens repeatedly.
Brake failure.
Consumer has some problems withabs system. Vehicle hasextended stopping distance. Contacted dealer .
Antilock brakes have caused incidents of loss of control with increased stopping distance on gravel/unpaved surfaces, resulting in accident. *dsh
Check engine light comes on, then abs brake system fails, resulting in long stopping distance.tt
Failure of the abs brake caused consumer to have a near accident.tt
The vehicles brakes malfunctioned prior to recall 99046 resulting in a rear end collsion,the consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs made.nlm
Ea94-038; the defective abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in accident. Replaced braking system.dealer cannot determine problem.
When brakes are applied on dry ground the pedal stiffened and the vehicle did not stop. Owner had to swerve around to avoid a rear end collision. Driver was hit by another truck. Dealer was not able to duplicate the problem.
Consumer applied the abs brakes the pedal went to the floorand the vehicle kept on moving, oncecausing the vehicle to collide into another. The dealer has been notified.
While drivingbraking system malfunctioned,causing extended stopping distance,whichresulted ina crash.this vehicle was part of abs recall, but the owner has not serviced the vehicle for the recall prior to the crash.manufacturer did perform the recall after the crash.please provide further information.
While driving could step onbrakes pedal to stop vehicle, butvehicle did not stop.itcrashedinto a police vehicle.
Ea94038; abs braking system failure; when coming up to a stopdriver applied the brakes, the pedal went down to the floorboard and the truck did not stop. Driver crashed into a stop light. No one was injuried. The vehicle is being held at the dealer. Dealer stated that the abs module went out.
When applying the abs brakes the pedal traveled to the floor,causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused an accident.please give further details.
Abs failed. (attorney for client) *dh
Had received recall 99v193000 forabs brakes last year. Hadbrakes repaired. Notabs brakes which will not work inrain each time they are applied. Owner feels remedy had failed.
Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop the vehiclepushes pedal completely to the floor, and has a hard time stopping. Took in to dealer and they say it's the brakes,has to get used to it.
Antilock brakes failed 4 times, causing 4 accidents/injuries.
Abs brake module failed causing the brake pedal to go to the floor and the vehicles becomes difficult to stop.nlm
Abs sysytem is failing causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
Ea94-038,the defective abs system malfunctioned,causing extended stopping distance and causes the vehicle wheel to lock up which caused an accident.dealer cannot determine problem.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
On wet pavements brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle continued to roll, causing the vehicle to collide .the dealerhas been notified.
#pe94-046 consumer was driving and the abs anti-lock brake system failed and caused an accident .tt
Abs braking systems fails between 20-30 mph.tt
The abs system fails to stop the vehicle when brakes are applied. Please describe.
Brake failure equipped with abs brakes.tt
Abs braking problem.please describe.tt
Intermittently whenbrakes are appliedwheels locks up andvehicle continues to roll. Vehicle has been repaired under recall 99v193000.
When traveling at slow speed and applyingbrakes,pedal became hard andwent all the way to the floor. Also, whenconsumer applied the brakesrear wheelslocked up. It feltlikeshe was skidding.gmc dealership told her that she was in line for a recall.
Brakes failed.
Ea94038;in sudden stops the vehicle abs braking system malfunctions,causing extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident.replace brakes 2 times. Dealer cannot determine problem.consumer states this has happened several times since purchase.
When the brakes are intermittently the pedal will go to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. The dealer has been notified.
Abs brake problems; when hitting a bump, applying the brakes, experiences total brake failure. The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor.dealer is not able to find a problem with the jimmy.
Anti-lock brakes: while driving brakes failed, resulting in an accident, had brakes fixed by dealer who claimed that braking system was defective.
Antilock brakes failed.
After vehicle has been driven over 15 miles, and when applyingbrakespedal stiffens and will not allow the driver to stop.pedal has to be pumped in order to stop with the anit-lock brakes.mechanic has disengaged the abs.
Consumer states while driving, another motorist suddenly stopped as a traffic light began to change, consumer attempted to apply the brakes, however the vehicle did not stop and consumer rearended the vehicle, consumer states the abs failed and also there is a recall ( 99i006000) regarding this matter.(lee herman attorney at law on behalf of alex gray the consumer. Fax#610-325-9707)
Anti-lock brakes do not stop vehicle in safe distances.
Abs brakes disengage after application, pedal goes to the floor; has happened 4 times.
Consumer was traveling about 30mph onhighway, aproaching a busy intersection towards a stop, and appliedbrakes. Pedal went down tofloor and there were no brakes. Consumer noticed a blue light ondashboard saying,antilock brakes.vehicleran into a rock ditch onside of the road and into an enbankment,andit stopped on impact.
Abs failure; at varying speeds, when applying brakes, abs engages while pedal pressure applies.occurs when going over bumps, or when making a turn and applying brakes.pedal pressure reamins constant, does not go to floor, but abs disengages and vehicle fails to stop.
Intermittently, when the brakes are applied the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle will not atop.the dealer has been notified.
Anti-lock brakes failed several times almost, resulting in accidents.
When putting on brakes they lock-up, and the truck continues to travel forward,have to let up on the brakes.then apply foot to pedal again before the truck will stop.
Abs braking system: failureon the front brakes, causing the front brakes to lock up pe94-046.
Ongoing problem with vehicle experiencingextended stopping distance whenever brakes are applied onwet surface.dealer notified.
Brake pedal hard at times when engaged, thus providingno braking power until consumer releases pedal and engages brakes.
Antilock brakes failed 4 times, once causing accident/injury. *sd
Cosumer has changed brakes twice within two months, first time was at 30,000 miles. There is no squealer alarm for abs. When applying brakes hard, the abs system does not assist manual brakes. The pads and rotors would be completely destroyed.
Abs brake failure, the casting of the rotors makes the rotors faster than normal due the material that the rotros are made of.
Abs brake system went in to anti-skid mode upon coming to a stop on dry pavement, failed 3 times, once resulting in an accident.tt
Brakes does not work when there is hot weather. Once the brakes are applied truck stops, but when brakes are applied second time the truck does not want to stop.the truck has extended stopping distance, and the brakes would lock up on the second time around.
Abs brake problems; whenever the road is wet, when applying the brakes, the truck slides all the over the road. It feels as though. Haveapplied the brakes about a mile in order to get truck to stop to avoid hitting another vehicle.
The antilock braking system (abs) brake pressure modulation valve (bpmv) problem of my 1994 gmc jimmy sle was diagnosed by wagner motor car company (4400 north belt west, belleville, il 62226-0303) on september 17, 1999 after the abs warning light came on to signal an abs problem.notwithstanding the fact that this problem occured after the expiration of the vehicle's warranty period, it is my belief that this major system failure (approximate repair charge of $1,200) is either:(1) a unique failure of the abs bpmv that should not occur for at least ten years or 100,000 miles; or a design flaw that is common to jimmys and other gm vehicles that utilize this abs bpmv unit.accordingly, on october 10, 1999, i sent a letter to gmc requesting that they authorize wagner motor car company to remove and relpace the abs bpmv unit on my jimmy at gmc's expense, and that they have wagner motor car company return the defective unit to gmc.this would enable gmc engineers to examine the assebly and determine the exact cause of the failure, thus affording gmc the opportunity to develop appropriate engineering changes that can be used to correct this deficiency in futhure units.as of this date, i have not received a response to my letter from gmc.i trust that by reporting this problem will help your organization to determine whether this is a recurring problem or an isolated instance.thanks.gerry jordan
Abs, brake failure, applied brakes had extended stopping distanceloss of brakes, impact 12:00 position speed 15 mph.tt
Recall 99i00600 repairs were done.brakes were modified without permission.abs brakes will not work on vehicle in 4 wheel drive, dealer did not put identification label where recall was done on vehicle.contacted dealer and dealer stated did recall accordingly.consumer stated dealer install 2 transfer case switches, the dealer stated that the switches were cracking allowing transmission fluid to get into the vacuum lines.
Abs indicator light would flash intermittently,result of poor brake performance.
When applying the abs brakes, the vehicle brake pedal goes to the floor.consumer states this is his address but he has never filed a complaint and this is not his vehicle.
Anti-lock brakes experience extended stopping distance.
When applying the abs brakes in a panic stop, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, resulting in a collision/injuries.
While driving, consumer applied brakes in order to stop from hitting the vehicle in front, however vehicle skidded, one person was injured in the accident.
Vehicles abs braking system became inoperative with spongy pedal went to floor.had accident.(ea94-038).tt
Abs brake problem; when the road is wet and making a turn to the left, the brakes go away and the left rear wheel tries to slideuntil the vehicle levels back out. The new brakes were put on the vehicle in january of 97. The problem still exists.
When the brakes are applied on wet surface the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
When traveling on wet pavement and upon depressing the brake pedal,pedal went to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance,alsothe emergency parking brake was enganged in order to stop the vehicle. Pleaseprovide any further details.
Abs brake failure, loss brake effectiveness , had extended stopping distance, impact 1:00 position speed 20 mph.tt
Brake failure, equipped abs braking system.tt
Abs-brakes go to floor when stopping.stopping distance greatly reduced. Also,master cylinder was said to be leaking. Dealer replaced master cylinder, had same problem. Then they bled brakes and adjusted rear brakes. This helped alittle as far as stopping distance, but brake pedal still goes to floor when making a fast stop at most any speed. Foot can hit both brake and gas pedal at the same time.
While driving on wet roads and applying brakes, the wheels lock up/slide.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident/injury.
Brakes failed.
Braking system malfunctioned which caused every 18,000-20,000brakes drums and shoes to be replaced, resulting in an extended stopping distance.brakes shoes and drum have been replaced 4 times. Problem still occurring.
Anti-lock brakes lock up on occasion, causing extended stopping distance.
Vehicle when in 2 wheel drive sends incorrect signals to abs.august 9, 2000 consumer received recall letter99v193000/ manufacturer's recall99041 for abs, and repaired them.recall didn't rectifyproblem. Brakes vibrate and roll to a stop. Itwas very intermittent in wet condidtions.rotors were changed twice at cost of$300-$500 each time.
After recall campaign 99046 was replaced, brakes did not engage on wet surface and vehicle skidded through intersection without stopping.dealer could not find problem, and made no repairs.manufacturer was contacted and customer relations manager stated " they have done everything they possibly can".
Rear seat belts twisted in the buckle, causing them to malfunction.also, rear hatchback released on its own while driving; and abs brakes failed, resulting in an accident.
Abs brake system failed, causing accident/injury. *sd
Anti-lock brakes continuously fade, several repairs, however problem ontinues.
While traveling on the street,on wet road andapproaching a stop light ,commenced to apply brake pedal which went down to the floor, causing vehicle continue on through light before the vehicle stopped. No oncoming traffic e was coming. There was a delay in stopping before vehicle came toa complete stop. Can nhtsa provide additional information in this condition.
Whenapplying the anti lock brakes they will lock up, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.the consumer stated a recall repair regarding the abs was performed in 2000.gm evaluated the vehicle and said the crash was due to poor brakes.
Consumer rearended a landscaping trailor standing still trying to make a turn.consumer stated there was enough time to stop. Consumer's foot was pressed down without letting up, and the vehicle still wouldn't stop.
Driving at approx 50 mph, pedal went to floor, abs brakes totally failed. Had to pull emergency brake in order to stop. Dealer changed brakes pads on all 4 brakes/ rear brake ajustment. This defect has reoccurred since at least twice. This defect can result in an accident.
Owner has abs brakes,he states that his brake pedal goes to the floor when brakes are applied,owner fears an accident may occur as a result of this.
Owner claims that the brakes do not stop the car when appliedto a full stop.
The defective braking systemmalfunctioned,causing the brake pedal to be "stiff" andextended stopping distance which almost caused an accident. Replaced 3-4 times. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Occasionally abs brakes do not work. The pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle seems to speed up.
While driving about 55-60 mph under normal road conditions , whenapplying brakes they resisted. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
Anti lock brakes failed to stop vehicle and vehicle collision occurred.
Experienced 7+incidnets-abs failure,brakes harden/can't stop,gmc had dealer investigate .will not take responsibility,claims tires are not the right size,butwere just put on recently.
Pedal to floor, brake failure when applying the brakes to stop at a stop sign.speed limit 20-25 mph.
Anti lock brakes lock up. 1
Brake problems.
My son was stuck in traffic on his way home from seattle. He went to make a stop and the brakes would not stop him. He says that he had both feet on the brake pedal and 2 hands on the steering wheel and the vehicle would not stop. At the time he was aware he was not going to stop, he tried to swing to avoid an accident but didn't have time. He says he was going about 20 to 30 miles per hour but at time of inpact with the vehicle, he was going about 20 mph. We have complained about these brakes since we bought it but told that is the way they were supposed to be. The vehicle sits in my driveway undriveable.
When trying to stop the truck, the wheels lock up and it makes a grinding noise and the wheels keep turning.
Abs (#ea 94 038): had applied brakes & vehicle would start to slow down, but not stop right away. Had nearly rearended other vehicles 4 different times due to lack of stopping distance. An intermittent problem. Took to dealer & so far nothing was found.
When applying the abs brakes, the vehicle brakes fail in any type of weather or speed.also, replaced substandard tires on vehicle for a 4x4.
The defective braking system failed, causing extended stopping distance, increasing a risk ofan accident.delaer replaced braking system 3 times. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Owner claims that when she applies the brakes that sometimes they don't respond.they make a grinding noise and brake pedal jerks.
Applying the brakes (abs) & pedal goes to the floor; it happens intermittently,but it causes the vehicle to have a much longer stopping distance than it should have.
During brake application total loss of brake effectiveness. Diagnosis: defective computer chip.tt
Brakes locked up.
Abs brake light came on.when the abs brakes are applied, the brake pedal would go to the floor.its an intermittent problem. Vehicle would haveextended stopping distance after brakes are applied.
While driving, consumer attempted to make a right turn, however thebrakes failed causing the steering wheel to lock and preventing the vehicle from stopping in 150 feet of distance before hitting a sign.vehicle was totaled.no injuries sustained. Consumer feel recall notice g99041rs received in january 2002 contents that the brakes did not work properly to prevent the vehicle from stopping.
Abs brake system failed, causing lock up and extended stopping distance.
The brake performance of the abs anti-lock brake is bad .tt
When applying the abs brakes, the vehicle would not stop right away, stopping distance is greater.abs brakes would harden & lock up. Took to dealer & was informed nothing was wrong. Theabs brakeswork like it suppose to.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When attempting to brake brake pedal was extremely hard. Lost all ability to stop the vehicle when pressing on the brake pedal. This resulted in a 1-car accident. There are serious problems with the abs brake system on this vehicle. This was part of the 1999 recall and was in for service. Last year the loss of braking was expereinced and a sensor on the abs system was replaced. This recent accident occurred after 6500 miles on the replaced sensor.
Anti lock brakes continually failing, replacement of the master cylinder and abs module did not rectify failures. Mjs
Whenever the abs brakes were applied, it felt like the left front wheel had locked up. The pedal was hard. The stopping distance was greater than usual. This caused the vehicle to rearend another vehicle. Its an intermittent problem. Had talked to dealer & was told there was no problem with the abs brakes.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance .also the abs kicks in at low speeds.the dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
The antilock brakes have failed many times causing the consumer to be involved in 5 crashes, resulting in an injury during one of the incidences,2 recalls (99i006 and 99v193) have been completed and have been unsuccessful
4- wheel drivemodule has gone out.also, overpast years consumer had to replace fuelinjector system/ egr valve/ brake linings/ brakes once yearly/ fuel pump, and instrument cluster.
Exiting driveway (in reverse) applied brakes; hydraulic return appears to be numb. Consequence: temporary loss of service brakes.
Whenever driving the truck andapplying foot to the brake pedal, the pedal goes down to the floor andhave to let up off the pedal.then press the pedal again before the truck will stop.
Request for nhtsa to examine gmc jimmy abs problems.*mrconsumer was having brake problems prior to recall work being performed. After the recall work was done, the problems continued. Consumer was involved in a accident as a result of this failure. She would like to know if gm is still liable for the faulty brakes after the recall work was done.*ph
While driving in we tconditions, at approx 45 mph, went to slow down by applying brakes, no reaction, heard noise. Had to pump pedal because pedal went ot floorboard. Dealer cannot resolve problem.
Extended stopping distance on wet pavement.
Master cylinder failed, causing brakes to malfunction, resulting in a collision/injuries.
Owner claims that whenapplying brakes they sometimesdon't respond.he has to apply them several times before they respond.
Consumer lost control of her vehicle while lightly applying the brakes when she was approaching a curve in the road, the vehicle was in 4-wheel drive at the time and the consumer believes that a defect in the antilock brake system is the cause of this accident, at the time of the accident consumer was not informed of the recall 99i-006, the insurance company is seeking reimbursement.nlm
Another vehicle stopped suddenly. Consumer applied brakes & rearended the other vehicle due to a lack of brakes. There waswasrecall99v193000 on the brakes. Accident happened afterrecall repairs were done.
Abs brake system failed on several occasions, one incident caused collision .
During normal braking,intermittentlyabs and brake lightswould come on simultaneously and cause loss of braking. Vehicle at the dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.
Ea94038; abs system failure; when it is wet or pebbles on the road, the pedal becomes soft and it feels as though the brakes grab and let go, like there are no brakes at all for moment. After reapplying foot on the pedal again the brakes work.dealer could not find problem with system. *nlm
During rainy weather abs brakes failed to stop the vehicle.also happens in dry weather if needed to make a quick stop or hitting a bump while pressing the brake.
Anti-lock brakes failed.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Recall notification 99041 sent regarding the abs brakes, consumer is having difficulty obtaining information and repair. *mjs
Brakes:when driving and applying the brakes, brake pedal would go completely to the floorbefore stopping . The brakes are worse in wet weather . Front pads/rotorshave been replaced.
While making a turn the brake pedal went to the floor , abs was fully engaged . The vehicle did not stop in adequate amount of time.the dealerhas been notified.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor,resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced various parts of the brakes.the dealer has been notified.
Abs light illuminates and abs brakes activate under normal driving conditions.nlm
Consumer took vehicle to dealership due to problems whth abs system. Sometimes when stoppinghas to push very hard before vehicle stops. In an emergency when consumer tries to stop brakes will jam and lock up. On feb. 97, he had the rear drums turned, brake pads replaced and brake fluid drained and changed. On nov. 97 the front brake calipers and disc rotors were turned, consmer has an appointment for dec. 24, 1997 due to brakes locking up. There is an ongoing investigation at this time. (#ea 94 038).
Whenever abs brakes are applied, the brake pedal goes to the floor . This would cause the vehicle to have a much longer stopping distance.
When driving at any various speeds in wet conidtions, making a sudden stop brake pedal will goto floor, causingloss of brakes.dealer drove tested the vehicle; claimes that is the way it is built.
Whenbrake pedal was applied it was hard, and would not move.emergency brake was applied, but did not respond. After a few seconds, the brakes responded normally. Thishas been an intermittent problem.dealer has been contacted.
Abs, brake failure complete loss of brakes, no control over vehicle when brakes where applied,vehicle skidded, went inbankment and drop 40ft. Rolled over.
Abs braking system failure; abs indicator light came on.tt
Ea94-038; the defective abs braking systemmalfunctioned, causing the brake pedal fade and extended stopping distance which may result in anaccident.dealer replaced brakes rotors and pads.dealer cannot determine problem.
Consumer was invovledin a rearend collision on wet pavement in which the brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance.
While driving at high speed 60mph the engine check light comes on.then the vehicle loses power steering and brakes completely.this is the fourth time it happened.
When applying the abs brakes the pedal will intermittently travel to the floor,causing extended stopping distance.
Brakes fail and pedal went to the floor, component recalled (99v193) however vehicle not included due to vin.nlm
Abs failure at 19 mph.pedal went to the floor.
When brakes are applied, vehicle pulls to the left.tt
Brakes did't engage until completely pressed to the floor and it still moves forward. Yh
Anytime streets are wet or anytime brakes are applied hardthere is complete brake failure.
Noisy brakes.*aw
On wet or gravel road condtions the abs does not stop the vehicle in time.
Consumer took vehicle to dealership due to problems whth abs system. Sometimes when stoppinghas to push very hard before vehicle stops. In an emergency when consumer tries to stop brakes will jam and lock up. On feb. 97, he had the rear drums turned, brake pads replaced and brake fluid drained and changed. On nov. 97 the front brake calipers and disc rotors were turned, consmer has an appointment for dec. 24, 1997 due to brakes locking up. There is an ongoing investigation at this time. (#ea 94 038).
Brakes:when driving and applying the brakes, brake pedal would go completely to the floorbefore stopping . The brakes are worse in wet weather . Front pads/rotorshave been replaced.
Consumer states on two different occasions, upon applying the brake pedal on dry pavement to make a normal stop, consumer experienced extended stopping distance, resulting intwo different accidents.also,excessive wear of the pads and rotors. Pleaseprovide any further details.
Front brakes replaced.
Brake pads and rotorsprematurely wore out, and have been replaced four times within a 70,000 mile period, cause unknown. Dealer could not identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the vehicle front brakes lock up.owner replaced brake pads 4 times.
Consumer was driving approximately 55mph when she began to apply her brakes and there were no brakes, vehicle kept going. She then took foot off brakes and let vehicle coast until it stopped on its own. Consumer took vehicle to sears and the mechanic said that the frontcalipers needed to be replaced.
Left front brake on drivers side failed due to rotors and pads. Right front rotor and pad show no sign of use. Please describe details.tt
Replaced front brake pads 3 times.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal becoms hard,resulting in extended stopping distance,causing a minor collision.the dealer has replaced the brake pads and cleaned the sensor prior tothe incident.the manufacturer has been notified.
#pe94-046 when apply the brake car pulls to the left dealer replaced the brake pads .tt
Excessive wear on the brake pads caused rotor to fail.
Driving at approx 50 mph, pedal went to floor, abs brakes totally failed. Had to pull emergency brake in order to stop. Dealer changed brakes pads on all 4 brakes/ rear brake ajustment. This defect has reoccurred since at least twice. This defect can result in an accident.
Abs brake failure, the casting of the rotors makes the rotors faster than normal due the material that the rotros are made of.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes under normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.replaced front brakes, had rotors turned. Consumer states that this happens repeatedly.
Left front brake on drivers side failed due to rotors and pads. Right front rotor and pad show no sign of use. Please describe details.tt
Braking system malfunctioned which caused every 18,000-20,000brakes drums and shoes to be replaced, resulting in an extended stopping distance.brakes shoes and drum have been replaced 4 times. Problem still occurring.
Rear brakes adjusted.
Consumer took vehicle to dealership due to problems whth abs system. Sometimes when stoppinghas to push very hard before vehicle stops. In an emergency when consumer tries to stop brakes will jam and lock up. On feb. 97, he had the rear drums turned, brake pads replaced and brake fluid drained and changed. On nov. 97 the front brake calipers and disc rotors were turned, consmer has an appointment for dec. 24, 1997 due to brakes locking up. There is an ongoing investigation at this time. (#ea 94 038).
4- wheel drivemodule has gone out.also, overpast years consumer had to replace fuelinjector system/ egr valve/ brake linings/ brakes once yearly/ fuel pump, and instrument cluster.
Total brake loss, pedal went to the floor, no warning and no brake light, due to lost of brake fluid
Abs-brakes go to floor when stopping.stopping distance greatly reduced. Also,master cylinder was said to be leaking. Dealer replaced master cylinder, had same problem. Then they bled brakes and adjusted rear brakes. This helped alittle as far as stopping distance, but brake pedal still goes to floor when making a fast stop at most any speed. Foot can hit both brake and gas pedal at the same time.
Egr valve has failed four times, valve fails on acceleration. Contacted dealer, and dealerwas not willing to do anything. Consumer also had transmission replaced it was noisy,also brakes were ineffectve, it was determined that rear wheel cylinders were leaking and excess build up of brake dust, mechanic recommended that vehicle not be driven due to both rear wheel cylinders are leaking, also when vehicle is warmed up, and the longer its driven vehicle hesitates and stalls, service engine light comes on,also radiator low on coolant inspection found that hose clamp at thermometer housing loose causing leak, clamp was tightened.
Brakes have failed so many times that we can't even list them all.the dealer has replaced the master cylinder and abs module, but we still have the problem. The dealer saysthere is nothing else they can do with it and advised us to trade it. This vehicle is not safe to be on the road.we will not drive it again unless it is fixed.we have also tried to get help from gmcand their safety line. The file # is 98232981.
Master cylinder failed, causing brakes to malfunction, resulting in a collision/injuries.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and there is an extended stopping.replaced leaking master cylinder 3 times.
The brake pedal was fading and had gone to the floor.manufacturer recall# g99041/nhtsa recall #'s 99v193000/991006000.ph
Abs-brakes go to floor when stopping.stopping distance greatly reduced. Also,master cylinder was said to be leaking. Dealer replaced master cylinder, had same problem. Then they bled brakes and adjusted rear brakes. This helped alittle as far as stopping distance, but brake pedal still goes to floor when making a fast stop at most any speed. Foot can hit both brake and gas pedal at the same time.
The design of the gas & brake pedals are too close to one another. Whenever one is depressed,so is the other.this causes vehicle to not stop, but to accelerate when the brakes are applied.
Received recall notice 99v193000. Took vehicle for repairs. After making appointment, no parts for the electric brake track, nor part of pump motor control.mechanic indicated entire abs brake system needed to be replaced.brakes were hard, and no parts. Had vaccum switch recalled. Now the brake light is back on.
When starting ignition smoke and sparks came from steering column. Please describe details.tt
Problem still happening after two years and two mechanics. No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving at high speed 60mph the engine check light comes on.then the vehicle loses power steering and brakes completely.this is the fourth time it happened.
Problem still happening after two years and two mechanics. No summary listed for above vehicle.
Problem still happening after two years and two mechanics. No summary listed for above vehicle.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
A crack invehicle frame. Dealer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Clunk noise when hitting bumps due to rear upper shock retainer broke in conjunction w/frame.
Front end makes a popping noise.
Consumer states that she was involved in an accident, slowed down to make a turn, going maybe (2) or (3) mphwhenshe was rearended and the vehicle went airbourne and flipped over. Vehicle was totaled.
Front end noise.
Vehicle pulls to the right.
Ball joints failed.
Lower ball joint problems.
Clunk noise when hitting bumps due to rear upper shock retainer broke in conjunction w/frame.
Tire separated going downhill ,causing damage to fender/ door and body of vehicle.tire did continue to hold air, enabling driver to maintain control of vehicle to prevent a serious collision.
Cupping of goodyear tires.
While driving, rear driver side bridgestonedueller apt tire p235/75r15 experienced blowout, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Tires replaced due to vibration
While driving at high speed 60mph the engine check light comes on.then the vehicle loses power steering and brakes completely.this is the fourth time it happened.
When starting the vehicle heard a knocking noise. Oil pressure gauge indicatesthat there is adequate oil in the vehicle.however,when the vehicle sits overnight all the oil drains out of the engine.knocking noise is also heard on warm engine starts.
On a short trip "engine check light" lit up.i was traveling on the interstate between albuquerque and sante fe (50 miles)...reaching albuquerque, i took the exit and the brakes failed to respond.was able to stop by using extreme pressure, but had to pull off the exit to shoulder to avoid collision, and it took a long time to come to a stop.the dealer says the egr valve was defective (they replaced it yesterday), but admitted that since this was the 1st time, ihad trouble with the vehicle (it had been running fine up to that point) he was surprised the brakes had failed.this seems very dangerous....no warning....total failure.there is a special policy #96067 in place for the egr, but the maximum milage for coverage is 75,000.(although for the next three years of models it is up to 100,000.)i see that there has been a recall on my brake system (although i have received nothing yet), but this problem does not seem to be the same one as described in the recall information found on the web; my brakes were not slow to respond, they just weren't working!thanks , colleen cadwell.
Dashboard assembly replaced.
8/17/99 car throttle stuck and i put on brakes skidding 30 feet until i pulled keys and slammed shift into park. The dealer ( service manager don ) disclaims any service bullitins to this problem. Our family is afraid to drive the car. The car has been to the dealer for this problem without sucess. I asked for a service rep and was refused.
A piece of hose dropped ,causingthrottle to stick.dealer has repairedvehicle.
I recently purchased a vehicle from rpm and a year later my motor had blown they charged me $1,100.00 for a new one. It's been 4 months and 3 motors later my truck still don't run the way it should. Everytime i try to take it in they give me some excuse why they can't look at it. Nowthat my muffler fell off i can't take my truck back in. Yet in the meantime i have 30 days for my warrenty to expire on this motor. I can't afford another muffler. In the meantime i'v had to take beck 2 of there loaner cars cause they were broke. I've had to keep making payments for a truck that i could't drive. I didn't pay for the motor in the truck til i got it back they put that to a credit company. I still paid my monthly truck payments of $270.00 in the meantime. I feel this isn't fair. They should of looked at my truck when i tried to take it back for 3 times now instead of shoving me out the door.
Cruise control failed.
Vehicle has sudden acceleration and abs braking system does not override. Tt
The design of the gas & brake pedals are too close to one another. Whenever one is depressed,so is the other.this causes vehicle to not stop, but to accelerate when the brakes are applied.
Traveling east on highway 7 at 55 mph, coming down the mountan near leesburg, va whenthrottle stuck open.had to burn out the brakes to get the car to stop.throttle body ingested air filter intake.
Gas pedal stuck, causing vehicle to surge. *dh
Vehicle was accelerating to pass a slower vehicle on a hill. The throttle became jammed in a full open position causing the vehicle to continue to accelerate in traffic . The driver in an attempt to regain control of the vehicle shifted into neutral resulting in the engine over reving. The engine developed a knock which was later diagnosed as a failed connector bearing. Upon investigation as to cause of the jammed throttle valve it was discovered that a heat sensor (in the rubber boot between the air filter and the air intake manifold) had dropped onto the top of the engine insuch a way as to cause the throttle valve cam to jam in a full open position. This failure resulted in the engine being ruined and replaced at a cost of $2700 plus tax.
The consumer started noticing an odor of antifreezein the vehicle.several days later the consumer saw antifreeze and other fluids on the floor on the passenger side.the vehicle has had the heater core replaced once and another is needed.the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *ph *sc
1994/gmc/jimmy,s1500,4.3 /6/ my front drver seat rocks when i have to brake suddenly. When it rains brakes lock up, slides before completely stops, drivers side window doesn't work,locks works on ocassions,it rattles when parking or parked.when shutting off shakes completely then shuts off . An awful smell from gas fumes i have to drive with the other three windows down just to have fresh air.,black smoke,do not start upon first try,back tail gate rattles.fan for a/cor heatdon't work thru vents.slows down to 15mph sometimes it it will speed up un nessacarily,when on road in city limits slows down and shuts off on high ways. But most of all the brakes scares me i never know when it will work or when it won't ,so i try not to travel with my children or when it is raining .my vehichile was listed as reliable and low gas milage i have to put$10.00 in every day and not travel unessacarily. I had not had this truck long and it is a liability health wise and finacially. If some one can help or have information that may be usefull ,i am interestedwhat can i do or should do.
Problem with driver's window.*skd
This is the second failure. Windshieldwashers don't work, wipers don't park properly, first failure covered by warranty. Symptoms identical this time as first.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with its windshield wiper motor as stated in recall 03 v 159 000.butthis vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ph
Windshield wiper motor failed several times, recall on 1995 and 1996 model year, however vehicle denied due to year.
In cold climate, the windshield wiper becomes inoperative in upright postion, which in rainwould not be visible and could cause an accident.
Windshield wiper motor fails intermittently during inclement weather causing poor visibility.nlm
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