1994 GMC Jimmy service brakes, hydraulic problems
255 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1994 GMC Jimmy — 76% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the consumer stated the abs didn't activate when it was suppose to. The dealer could not find a p problem. *jb during quick stops the brakes would fail and the abs light would illuminate intermittently. *nm”
filed Jul 25, 2005
“I was braking at a stop light and the car in front of me hit there brakes. I stepped on my brakes harder and the abs kicked in for a short time. Then the brakes failed and I was not able to stop. Hitting the car in front of me. There was no damage to my car or the car I hit. I have not been able to…”
filed Oct 8, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding abs 3-sensor ebc4 - special policy. *tt
240699 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 1999
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% |
| 1993 Jimmy | 164 | 76% |
| 1992 Jimmy | 86 | 70% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 78 | 66% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 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.