general problems of the 2001 GMC Jimmy

Three problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2001 GMC Jimmy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2010

Front driver side door hinges unsafe design replace them 38 times no kidding. Airbag light has been on not blinking steady on for 5 years. Abs kicks in on dry road when turning sometimes. And yes all new hubs are on it. Other than these things the car is bullet proof and love it.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2008

Abs module needs to be repaired at estimated 1200. 00 and the pedal brake control and mechanism at 160. 00 not including labor. This is ridiculous for a 2001 and have lots of others with similar problems.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

I bought new emergency brake has never held the car when adjusted o hold car, car would not move. Also I live on a hill, if I park facing down hill with a 1/4 of a tank of gas or less, car will not start until I fight it ( steering and brake with motor off) to cost to a flat spot to start.




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