Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 020526001B | 01/01/2005 | 020526001C | 10006115 | Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (dih) equipped vehicles. *tt update. *tt | 04/16/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 020525006A | 12/01/2002 | 020525006 | 10000749 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt | 03/28/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 020525006 | 01/01/2006 | 020525006B | 10000062 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| 270901 | 09/27/2001 | 626507 | Subject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum. *jg | 12/14/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 02/25/2013 | 158000 | 1 | |
| The rear brake line keeps giving out even after replacing it and, there is loss of the rear brakes. there has to be some kind of fix that a gmc dealer can provide to resolve this issue. *tr | |||
| 02/25/2013 | 158000 | ||
| The rear break line keeps giving out even after replacing it and, there is loss of the rear breaks. there has to be some kind of fix that a gmc dealer can provide to resolve this issue. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/11/2001 | 543 | 09/02/1999 | |
| I purchased a 1999 gmc jimmy for my daughter. all through the warranty period, there have been problems that still have not been fixed.the brakes have never worked properly, parts inside the vehicle have fallen off, the antenna has fallen off,the electrical system (heating and cooling) has not worked properly,the outside mirrors and windows have not worked properly,the electrical system has buzzed when the radio is on, there has always been a banging noise underneath the vehicle. the left front hub assembly was replaced-didn't correct the probelm-had it replaced again 2 weeks ago-same condition still exists. they finally found the lower and upper ball joints on the passenger side were coming apart-replaced them-but noise (loud sometimes) is still there. have been taking this vehicle in for repairs since i bought it-have been without the vehicle over 30 days in the warranty perioid. now-after breaking down twice again in the last 2 months (a condition i've been trying to have them fix since 11/01) due to no power when i press on the gas-it's going in again. it is 2 hours one-way to the dealer (silviera, healdsburg, ca) for me. i believe they have been trying-but i think this vehicle is really now, and has always been a lemon. the vehicle has only 50,000 miles on it, and it is not dependable (never has been). after all these times in for service-taking a day off work every time to get it to them, i've had it. my daughter (college student) who i bought the vehicle for (i wanted her to have something reliable for college), now uses my car-so she won't get stuck all the time. i am ready to put the lemon law into effect with this vehicle.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/30/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Brake line failed and now noticed all brake lines are rusted about 2 feet from the abs where they meet at to route down to the frame rails. | |||
| 11/03/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/19/2005 | 120000 | 15 | 12/12/1998 |
| 1999 gmc jimmy exhibits exactly the same automatic braking system defect as nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000, mfg's report date: aug 29,2005. my vin number (1gkct18w4xk501155) currently not covered. vehicle abs system activates at low speed on dry pavement causing increased stopping distances. abs system often engages even though my foot is not on the brake pedal. has almost caused numerous accidents. am having vehicle repaired at my own expense tomorrow due to extreme safety factor. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| I own a 1999 gmc jimmy that has had a history of brake problems since purchase. in august of 2005 we experienced pulsation of the brakes. our mechanic told us that the abs system sensor is activating a low speeds. when we try to stop it activates and causes increased stopping distance. i see that there is a recall on 1999-2002 gmc trucks and suv except jimmy's. i find it hard to believe that this is not happening to other jimmy's. this problem is very dangerous. i am going to see if the dealer/gm will pay for it. i sure hope so. i bet that gm did not recall the jimmy because it sold the most of that vehicle !*jb | |||
| 08/15/2004 | 31000 | 1 | 09/04/1999 |
| When braking from any speed the vehicle started to shake/vibrate.*jb the consumer was told that the rotors are rusted. vehicle was repaired and consumer dissatisfied with price of service. *tc | |||
| 04/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes brakes will lock up, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 04/11/2001 | 1 | ||
| The consumer stated that the brakes went to the floor when attemptimg to stop, the consumer pumped the brakes and they engaged and the truck finally stopped. *yh | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Problem with vehicle is intermittent malfunction of abs system. when making emergency stops, brakes give way and increase stopping distance. this happens at low speeds mainly and has been a problem with these vehicles in past recalls that do not cover my year. dealer cannot duplicate conditions,and i have a case number with general motors #99213442. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 07/19/2004 | 3 | ||
| A few weeks ago, my abs light kept coming on, and on my way to take it in for a check up, the brakes felt as if they were going to fail. i left the 1999 gmc jimmy in the garage for several days for repair.they replaced the abs, and within 20 miles of the garage, the abs light came on again. i again scheduled an appt to have this repaired. the garage, once again, replaced the abs. within 20 miles, the abs light came one for the 3rd time. it was replaced for a third time. the light is now on again, and sometimes my breaks feel as if they are going to fail. i still have the problem, as well as the parts replaced, and i have spent several hundred dollars. what can i do?*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| My 1999 gmc jimmy suv just started having a problem with the abs braking system. this is posing a safety hazard because it lengthens the time it takes for us to stop. there was an initial recall from gm on this however it is for every make and model suv except jimmy. i wonder if it is because the jimmy is the most popular model and gm wants to save money? i want safety. this is my wife's truck and she drives my 4 year old and 6 year old in this suv which has difficulty stopping due to the abs problem. we can not afford to have this fixed. i want to know why the 1999 jimmy is not part of the recall? *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 94000 | 1 | 02/15/2003 |
| There are several recalls out on my model of vehicle in which my vehicle has the same symptoms but when i run a check on the year vin it comes back with no recalls. how can i make sure that my repairs should be covered under the recalls. *jb | |||
| 06/22/2000 | 3 | ||
| The brakes pulsate from delaminating rust on both front rotors, both front rotors were replaced (6-22-00)but the problem reappeared, the second time all rotors and pads were replaced (11-6-00). nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/23/2006 | 73000 | 2 | 03/30/2006 |
| I was just getting ready to leave the car wash. i pressed the brake padal to put the truck in gear, a second later the padal went to the floor, thought it was air in the line. tried a few more times then got out of the truck to look for the leak, found (steel line) drivers side rusted. had truck towed to shop, as i could not drive it. they found heavy rust on all brake lines in the front, the control arms also have heavy rust. thank god i was not in traffic as i am sure i would have crashed. the shop is replacing all front brake lines and are going to inspect all other lines ie: all brake lines to back, all fuel lines. parking brake failed as well. how did this truck pass nys inspection? truck was purchased 3/30/2006 from dealer facility #7096646 a&a used car sales inc. 969 sunrise hwy,brightwaters,ny 11706 nys inspected by station 7099758 | |||