Table 1 shows 15 common service brakes related problems of the 1997 GMC Jimmy. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (six problems).
I was involved in a crash in June. A vehicle stopped in front of me and I struck the rear of that vehicle. The road was wet from rain. My brakes, all four wheels, locked up and I slid into that vehicle. No injuries. Property damage probably $4,000. Total brake lockup. Read details...
Defective engine and throttle for a 1997 gm Jimmy, VIN 1gkcs13w9v2570916. While attempting to deactivate the cruise control, by pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate. It was later determined that the cruise control module was the cause of the problem. Read details...
I have had to replace the brakes on my 1997 GMC Jimmy twice in 25,000 miles. My daughter and son-in-law also have gm products (trailblazer and truck) and have had premature brake wear and freeze-up. Read details...