general problems of the 1998 GMC Jimmy

Three problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 1998 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2010

Abs activates at or below 5mph on dry roads/pavement while attempting to stop vehicle. Occurs often while attempting to stop at stop signs/lights or parking areas posing danger to other vehicles.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2006

: the contact stated the vehicle's right rear brakeline cracked. The contact expressed they would not take the vehicle to a service dealer because the repair work would not be covered under a recall. The contact stated the fractured brakeline was visible.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2005

I haven't gotten into any accidents, but I'm affraid I will. The recall out there right now having to do with the abs and brake system, I feel the same is wrong with my vehicle, but since it's a 1998 with 96000 miles on it, no one will help me out. My vehicle does the exact same description that the recall describes. I unfortunately can not afford to fix it at this time and it's pretty scary having to drive out there knowing that it's possible I might cause an accident. I was pretty disappointed that GMC would not help in solving the issue. Even just to help out in the cost a little bit would be helpful.




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