1999 GMC Jimmy service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 GMC Jimmy — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *tr”
filed Nov 10, 2011
“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…”
filed Oct 25, 2006
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% |
| 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% |
| 1991 Jimmy | 78 | 66% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.