Abs Brake Fail problems of the 1998 GMC Jimmy

Two problems related to abs brake fail have been reported for the 1998 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Abs Brake Fail problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2005

I was driving in mexico last Nov 18th 2004 -Jan 1st 2005 I was driving on bumpy roads and high usage of brakes on poor roads . Abs failed and when I hit paved roads the brakes came back to like new system, then in July of this year I was driving down dirt road and went around a corner and it was like I had no brakes again I want the abs removed from all of my cars now it is a bad system . I am a trained driver I have sub contracted to kelly haze as a abs recorder for new vehicle.

2 Abs Brake Fail problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2001

Front wheel bearings failed. This caused wheels to become loose. Vehicle made a loud terrible grinding noise. Took vehicle to mechanic who indicated bearings could have sheared off. Abs brake failed. Also, u-joint failed causing grinding noise and vibration.




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