Two problems related to brake grinding noise have been reported for the 1996 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The vehicles abs system causes extended stopping distance when applying the brakes and intermittently a grinding noise will be heard, can cause an accident.
When applying brakes while going over railroad tracks vehicle would shimmy & make grinding noises. Brake pads would be spongy & would be wearing out excessively. Brake rotors have been resurfaced service times. Entire brake system was replaced at least 8 different times & now needs to be replaced again. Abs braking system are kelsey hayes.