Brake Foundation Components Problems of GMC Jimmy

GMC Jimmy owners have reported 18 problems related to brake foundation components (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 2001 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 10/11/2003

Problems with my 2001 GMC Jimmy have been numerous including ignition switch, wheel bearings, clanking noise, roaring noise, windshield wiper failure, windshield wiper hose failure, battery, a/c, and so on. Currently, my vehicle clanks approximately 15 minutes after turning off the engine and my a/c does not work properly at all times. Dealership consistently says "there's nothing wrong" however I have had the vehicle for 2+ years and I know my car.

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2 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 08/13/1999

Brakes locked and the driver had to hit the side walk to stop the vehicle. Yh.

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3 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 11/21/1998

When driving between 20 mph and 40 mph and applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard. Dealer can't determine the problem.

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4 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 09/13/1998

Brakes failed.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 05/07/1998

The front brakes failed twice, the consumer believes this component should not have failed so quickly, the rear brakes had to be adjusted. Nlm.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 02/12/1998

Consumer stated brake light illuminated on numerous occasions, brakes makes a creek noise when humid, brake pedal goes down too far, brake booster leaking and replaced, front brake pads had to be replaced, left rotors had to be replaced, and brakes had to be adjusted and cleaned.

7 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 02/07/1997

Applied the brakes and the vehicle lost all brakes and the vehicle went out of control. The driver could not stop the vehicle.

8 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 12/24/1996

The vehicle was placed in the park position, placed the vehicle from park into drive and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in an accident. Also there was brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder which caused the problem. GMC states that there is no defect, however dealer, who is now out of business, stated that brakes were cause of accident.

9 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 12/11/1996

Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision and death. (attorney for consumer). Mjs.

10 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 12/01/1996

Brakes experiencing excessive wear on one side resulting in vehicle pulling to the side while braking.

11 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 08/01/1996

Brakes failed, causing an accident.

12 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Failure Date: 06/12/1996

While driving vehicle applied the brakes and the vehicle would not stop, resulting in an accident.

13 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

When stopping and pushing brake pedal down, the vehicle lurch's forward.

14 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Front brakes failed.

15 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor the brakes did not work at all at any speed. Please describe detials.

16 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Brakes fading causing driver to use excessive physical effort to stop the vehicle.

17 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Brakes lock up when applied causing excessive wear. Qcaw.

18 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 GMC Jimmy

Front and rear brake pads and lining, rotors and drums failed on the front and rear brakes.


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