1991 GMC Jimmy service brakes, hydraulic problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1991 GMC Jimmy — 66% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 gm jimmy. While driving in a 35 mph zone the contact engaged the brakes and the vehicle did not stop and rear ended another vehicle. The passenger was injured and taken to the hospital. This was the second crash. However, the failure mileage, date of accident, or…”
filed Apr 24, 2007
“After driving 55mph would apply brakes and pedal went to the floor. Vehicle failed to slow down right away. Would need to pump brakes 3 or 4 times before brakes caught on. Problem was consistent and getting worse. Had contacted dealer.*ak”
filed Mar 22, 2002
“Icy conditions, used brakes to slow down and rear end began to slide. Hit guardrail, went into ditch and rolled over. I contacted gmc when I heard of recall and was informed decision was being appealed on this vehicle. *ak”
filed Mar 18, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Jimmy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jimmy | 9 | 9% |
| 2000 Jimmy | 32 | 15% |
| 1999 Jimmy | 13 | 9% |
| 1998 Jimmy | 29 | 12% |
| 1997 Jimmy | 51 | 19% |
| 1996 Jimmy | 172 | 42% |
| 1995 Jimmy | 234 | 47% |
| 1994 Jimmy | 255 | 76% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 164 | 76% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 86 | 70% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 GMC Jimmy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.