Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
020526001B01/01/2005020526001C10006115Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (dih) equipped vehicles. *tt update. *tt04/16/2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
04052300809/01/200410011051Revised rear rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification. also includes 2005 chevrolet blazer and gmc jimmy and the 2001 isuzu ascender (4wd only). *tt12/27/2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
02052500601/01/2006020525006B10000062Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt02/10/2003
28090009/28/2000619062Information reminding technicians to follow service manual procedure when clearing anti-lock brake system codes on vehicles that use the kelsey hayes 325 antilock brake system. *tt05/11/2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
27090109/27/2001626507Subject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum. *jg12/14/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES
10/10/2012
 I would like to file a complaint about the abs brake sensor not working. from online search this is a common problem with the 2001 gmc jimmy and no recall has been issued. i have had this issue for the past year that the abs lights on the dash will come sometimes but at other times it will be off. i have been told the sensor is bad and it would cost over $700.00 to fix. since this is a big issue i wish you would look into this and have gm issue a recall.
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
02/03/20081250001
 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. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
09/30/2004103/30/2001
 Dt: the consumer purchased her vehicle in 2001 and has already had to replace the rear brakes. the dealer had to replace the entire braking system because the brakes pads were worn. the consumer was told to bring the vehicle back in about 3000 miles for a recheck. in sept. 2004 she took the vehicle into firestone for an oil change. they checked the brakes and told the consumer that everything was rusted and needed to be replaced. the rear brakes were replaced in march 2005. *nm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
05/02/200754500100
 The abs system activated while stopping normally at less then 5 mph. the brake pedal became so hard it was hard to stop. *ak
04/30/2004600001
 Dt: the contact states the abs engaged at low speeds. causing extended stopping distances during low-speed braking applications. the vehicle has been to a repair shop once for inspection. although an abs problem was recognized no repairs were made. the contact experienced this problem for the past year and a half.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
10/11/20032005/23/2001
 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. *la
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
08/15/2002
 Upon applying brakes there was a grinding noise and vehicle would not stop. consumer had to pull into another lane to avoid hitting another car. cause unknown. please provide any further information.*ak
01/01/2002
 Consumer has had to replace brake pads and rotors several times. vehicle checked by dealer, who advised consumer that rotors were defective and being warped. consumer very concerned about brake effectiveness while driving vehicle.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
08/15/20053800006/11/2004
 Rough braking that became worse to the point where vehicle control was questionable. gmc dealer advised that rotors on all 4 wheels needed to be replaced. inspection of rotors indicated that significant amounts of metal had broken away from the brake pad contact area on the rotors. this caused the brake pads to then be applied over a washboard type surface which almost eliminated functionality. all pads and rotors were replaced on this gmc jimmy vehicle which only has 38,000 miles. dealer retained parts and billed $725.
01/25/200527140103/09/2001
 This vehicle at 11,000 miles one year ago went for state inspection and the rotors were so rusted that they could not be refaced so they were replaced under the general vehicle 3 yr 30,000 mile warranty. then today at 27140 miles during state inspection the rotors were once again rusted so badly that they required replacement. failure of these items could cause failure of braking system. explanation from dealer without any testing was that this was due to the road salt. none of my other gm vehicles ( 1991 jimmy with 169,000 miles,and a 1996 grand am with 159,000 miles) exhibit this symptom even though they are used on the on the same roads. there must be a problem with the specification for the metal in these rotors. this improper specification may lead to possible cracking of these rotors. i am requesting the old parts from the repair shop so that gm may inspect them. being a quality engineer i know that gm will want these back to perform metallurgical analysis on the rotors and find the root cause of the rust. *nm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
11/21/2001404/01/2001
 Vehicle has non-engaging transmission as at times it will not shift though it is an automatic and sometimes it starts out in 2nd and then drops down to 1st. service engine soon light illuminated on 3 occasions as there were emissions problems. front end makes constant popping noise. problem has been lubed on 3 or more occasions as well as coil springs have been replaced and lubed. brakes went completely out while trying to stop at an intersection. there was a rupture in the brake booster.