23 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. Had anti lock brakes worked properly I believe I would have plenty of room to stop and avoid crash.
The anti-lock brakes activated without warning, which caused the consumer to lose control of the steering, and then the engine stopped.
When applying brakes, abs would engage intermittently and cause front wheel to grab, and brake pedal would go to the floor. This problem caused vehicle to continue on before stopping. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide further details.
I applied my brakes as I was coming up to an intersection. The abs engaged and the pedal was thrown to the floorboard the front tires then locked up and I skidded into the intersection. This was the second time this had happened. Contacted GMC and was told there was not much I could do except get a new system.
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Abs problems: during normal braking vehicle did not stop properly, which could cause a crash. This happened on dry or wet pavement. This problem has been reported to GMC. Owner was told that there were no recalls on the truck for this reason. Problem has not been corrected. Please list any other concerns.
While driving at any speed and stepping on brake pedal to stop, there will be extended stopping distance without prior warning.
When applying the brakes pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Druer went trhrough intersection after being unable to stop, resulting in a collision/injuries.
When driver attempted to stop, the abs came on. The vehicle slid for 5. 5 feet on hard gravel before hitting a set of stairs where it stopped.
Brake worn out prematurely.
Anti lock brakes frequently skid and lock up, on one occasion a collision occurred.
Going about 40mph when brakes were applied. The brake pedal went to the floor. This caused the vehicle to have created extended stopping distance. Took to dealer & was informed nothing wrong with abs brakes.
When foot pressure is applied to the brakes, they do not respond like they should. Vehicle is very slow in stopping. When panic stop had occurred, vehicle did not stop right away.
Brakes: when driving on wet or slippery roads,or hitting a gravel or a pothole at low speed, the abs kicked in. Pushed brake pedal completely to the floor, and the vehicle slowed down and would not stop. Dealer says there is no problem with the brakes.
When it is wet outside the pedal goes to the floor when applying the brakes. Dealer says that there is nothing that they can do. This has been happening since the owner bought the vehicle. It only happens when it is wet outside.
Brakes engage too slowly and braking action delayed.
Intermittently brakes release, resulting in exended stopping distance.
While stopping on dry pavement the left front wheel hit a wet spot and the left front wheel locked up, consumer pushed brake but it did not stop the vehicle. Nlm.
Ea94-038, under any braking and upon depressing brake pedal abs system kicked in, causing extended stopping distance and poor braking ability. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has yet to replace parts. Also, transmission has been replaced three times. Please provide any further details.
When the brakes are applied under any type of weather conditions, consumer can hear the anti-skid system activate, but brakes release and the vehicle will keep rolling without braking speed. Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. Dealer has been contacted.
When the braker are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the brake system.
When trying to stop antilock brake system engages, causing the vehicle to lurch forward.
When applying the abs brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.