IllustrationBRAKES FAILED TWICE IN THREE MILE AREA...ONCE AT SIGNAL, NEXT AT LEFT TURN LANE
1991 GMC Jimmy
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 78 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seat Belts. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
16 crash reports6 fire reports14 injury reports
What owners actually said
118 reportsNO SUMMARY
EA94038, ABS BRAKING SYSTEM; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING BRAKING, NO WET PAVEMENT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. OWNER WAS ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, USING A CODE TESTER. THE SENSOR ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WILL NEED REPLACEMENT. *AK
RANDOM ABS FAILURES, BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION ON FIRST APPLICATION, ABS UNIT REPLACED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CONSUMER HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. SOMETIMES WHEN THAT DOESN'T WORK, CONSUMER HAS TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL/STEP ON THE BRAKES, AT THE SAME TIME DRIVE OFF THE ROAD, AND SHUT ENGINE OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. THEN VEHICLE WILL START AS NORMAL. CAUSE UN…
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CONSUMER HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. SOMETIMES WHEN THAT DOESN'T WORK, CONSUMER HAS TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL/STEP ON THE BRAKES, AT THE SAME TIME DRIVE OFF THE ROAD, AND SHUT ENGINE OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. THEN VEHICLE WILL START AS NORMAL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML
THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD. I RECENTLY READ A COMSUMER REPORTS ARTICLE DATED NOV. 1997 THAT EXACTLY DESCRIBES THE BRAKE FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. THE FAILURE OCCURED SUDDENLY WOTH NO WARNING, HOWEVER THE NEX…
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THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD. I RECENTLY READ A COMSUMER REPORTS ARTICLE DATED NOV. 1997 THAT EXACTLY DESCRIBES THE BRAKE FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. THE FAILURE OCCURED SUDDENLY WOTH NO WARNING, HOWEVER THE NEXT DAY THE BRAKES CHECK OUT FINE. I SUSPECT THE PROBLEM IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ABS SYSTEM COMPUTER.
POWERTRAIN HAS A DISTINCT "DRAG" CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION AND SAFETY CONCERN ON SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS. DURING DECELLERATIO, DRAG EFFECT ON SNOW OR ICE CAN CAUSE VEHICLE TO SLIDE FROM REAR RESISTANCE. NO DIRECT POINT OF DRAG HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED IN A PANIC STOP , THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL WENT HALF WAY TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE BEFORE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
Official recalls
499V193000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Jul 19, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
96V142000 · Seat Belts:rear/other
Jul 31, 1996
THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON CAN STICK IN THE UNLATCHED (DOWN) POSITION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS BECAUSE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAN MOVE INSIDE THE SEAT BELT COVER. IF THE COVER MOVES FAR ENOUGH, IT CAN CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION WITH THE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON. WHEN IT DOES, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CANNOT BE LATCHED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE REAR BELTS MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INCREASING THE RISK OF PESONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREE REAR-SEAT BELT BUCKLES (ONE ASSEMBLY) WITH A NEW, REVISED DESIGN.
91V108000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Jun 21, 1991
VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, AN OUT OF POSTIONSEAL COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.SPILLED FUEL COULD IGNITE NEAR AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy: REPLACE SENDER SEALS.
90V107000 · Visibility:windshield
Jun 4, 1990
USE OF IMPROPER PRIMER ON METAL SURFACES OF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW OPENINGS COULD CAUSE LOW ADHESION TO THE METAL SURFACE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW GLASS WOULD NOT PREVENT THEEJECTION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUSINJURIES AND FATALITIES.
Remedy: REMOVE AND REINSTALL GLASS USING PROPER PRIMER.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
6EA95031 · Rear Seat Belt Failure
Opened Oct 31, 1995 · Closed Jul 31, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:rear/other
COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT THE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES DO NOT WORK, WHICH PREVENTS USAGE OF THE BELTS.
EA94038 · Abs Braking System
Opened Oct 31, 1994 · Closed Feb 28, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
EA94029 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Jul 29, 1994 · Closed Jul 31, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.
PE94046 · Abs Braking System Fails
Opened Jun 17, 1994 · Closed Oct 31, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
EA92015 · High Idle Flare
Opened May 22, 1992 · Closed May 28, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE92001 · High Idle Flare
Opened Jan 7, 1992 · Closed May 22, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available