Four problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1997 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. The consumer had had other components of the vehicle replaced which include the brake pad sensor, brake pads, electrical wiring. On the day of delivery the vehicle's left front wheel assembly separated from the vehicle. This failure was due to the loss of four major bolt which held the assembly to the chassis.
Vehicle has been having brake problems. Dealer replaced all front brakes, but problem still occurs. Mechanics has not found a remedy for defect. After pads were changed vehicle would still not stop. But, dealer was not able to identify cause of the problem.
Pe94038 ;abs brake system failure. The front disc brake sensor did not make warning sound to alert driver to check brake system. Therefore, one of the brake pads stuck to the brake cylinder which wore the cylinder down. Owner had problem corrected at brake shop. Owner also notified the dealer and the manufacturer about the brake problem.
When applying the brakes vehicle pulls to the left. Sometimes brakes will not catch for the first few seconds. Dealer has changed pads, and problem still exists.