Brake Light Switch Problems of GMC Jimmy

There have been a number of recalls for the 2001 GMC Jimmy, mainly recall #01073a & b stating ext. Lighting brake switch/ no rear brake lights. I'm told that the service was apparently completed on my vehicle in 2002, but another recall came out in 2008 stating the same problem. Gm canada is refusing to do the necessary recall on my truck stating that it was previously completed and that my vehicle is over a decade old, so it's my problem. I won't be purchasing another GMC in the future due to this issue. My rear brake lights stop working and its the switch that needs replacing. Thanks for nothing gm! you just lost a long term customer over a recall part. Dec 2001 - recall #01v364000 may 2008 - recall #01v364 / 01073b.

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While driving on interstate smoke started coming out from the steering wheel and I smelled something burning, I pulled over to make sure the vehicle was not going to start on fire, and found the bottom brake lights were not working but the top center brake light was working. After getting home I researched and found that my GMC VIN# had been included in a recall. But what was replaced and when it was replaced I do not know. It only stated that my VIN # was included, and that no other recalls were in affect at this time. So according to GMC web site there were 2 different recalls for this issue and 3 different parts could be the problem. 1- the brake switch, 2- the multifunction switch and 3- the flasher switch, and to determine which part is the faulty one you have to take it to a mechanic then pay him in this instance between 300. 00 to 400. 00 (which I have not done yet do to I can not afford it) for the new part and his time to replace it. So how can a car manufacturer only have to be responsible for fixing the issue only 1 time when apparently the replacement parts are not any better or redesigned to be better than the original part? I feel that gm or any other car manufacturer should have to replace for free any recalled part for the life of the vehicle. If they would fix the problem the first time it would only have to be fixed 1 time, and would never be an issue again. (and I would not be using my time to file this safety complaint). Better yet how about better engineering and quality control and testing to eliminate recalls all together.

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Jimmy. The contact stated that the exterior brake light switch failed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the brake light switch yet, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted and informed her that there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v231000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch) but her VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Jimmy. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact detected smoke coming from the steering column. Suddenly, the rear brake light system activated without the brakes being applied. The brake lights remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred intermittently and the dealer was notified of the malfunctions. The vehicle was previously repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 08v231000 (exterior lighting:brake lights;switch); however, the remedy has not corrected the issue. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 102,000. Updated 10/06/09 the consumer stated he purchased the parts and had the dealer replace the combination and ignition switch. Updated 10/08/09.

Recall number 08v231000 concerning the multifunction switch in steering column. 2000 GMC Jimmy is experiencing same problem as recall and gm says the part was replaced back in 03 per their records but if it actually was replaced, the part that replaced it is failing just as the recall info described and could lead to light failure. My concern is they are replacing defective parts with defective parts and are unwilling to address this concern!.

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Loss of stop lights and rear hazard lights. This is the third occurrence for this particular vehicle. Each time I have had to have the multi-function switch replaced at a cost of $395-439. This defect is addressed in campaign # 01v364000 for 200 and 2001, but not my 1999. All use the same gm part number.

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The contact stated the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in NHTSA recall campaign 01v364000 concerning brake lights: switch. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

2001 GMC Jimmy, faulty brake lights. The brake lights failed to operate, causing consumer's vehicle to be rear end, later the consumer found the brake lights had been recalled. Manufacturer had not informed the consumer. The consumer was the original owner. Manufacturer fixed the brake light problem, but would not rememberise the consumer for the other damage caused by the faulty brake lights.

Brake light failure, no lower brake lights researched part to repair is at a cost of $340. 00 without labor. . . . .

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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.

Consumer feels vehicle has the same problems as in recall 01v364000. The consumer wanted to know if 2 recalls he discovered had been performed on his vehicle. Gm customer service would not release any information to the consumer because he was not the original owner.

Consumer states that brake lights failed without warning. Related recall 01v364000, but consumer's vehicle not included due to VIN.