Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problems of the 2000 GMC Jimmy

Two problems related to brake antilock wheel speed sensor have been reported for the 2000 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2005

Was slowing at low speed, brakes would not stop right away, almost hit vehicle in front of me, was told I had bad wheel hub/speed sensors, due to corrosion, had to replace both sides, I feel it is a safety issue not being able to stop , there is open recall on GMC trucks, same problem with GMC Jimmy.

2 Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2004

2000 GMC Jimmy experienced a problem with the front right hub and the wheel speed sensor. The consumer was pulling into a parking space and the brake pedal became stiff and or would not activate. The consumer had run into a brick wall and bounced into traffic. The check abs system light had immediately illuminated. The consumer was then able to apply the brakes and backed into a parking space. The left front hub was replaced days before the consumer purchased the vehicle. The vehicle was also losing coolant. The consumer was informed that no coolant was in the vehicle.




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