10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
40 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
26 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,422 miles

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problem #128

Nov 171999

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Failure of brakes, wipers, radio, rusting, and feul tank (unacceptable).

- Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #127

Nov 141999

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On two occasions vehicle has experienced erratic operation which could have resulted in a vehicle collision. 1st. Incident occurred when applying brakes in an emergency situation, it caused extended stopping distance before vehicle came to a complete stop. 2nd incident occurred while approaching with brakes applied. Suddenly lost brake pressure, causing vehicle to continue on into the intersection before stopping. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #126

Jun 251993

Jimmy

  • miles
Brakes fell going 25 mph on wet pavement. Vehicle was stopped by using emergency brakes manufactor and dealer were contacted not under recall, but manufacturer is aware of problem. Recall # 99I006000.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #125

Aug 011999

Jimmy

  • miles
While driving the vehicle ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance and may cause a crash. There is a recall for this problem. But this vehicle is not included in the recall although it has the same problem.

- Herndon, VA, USA

problem #124

May 021996

Jimmy

  • miles
While driving would hear a squealing noise whenever the ABS brakes were applied. Had taken vehicle to dealer 2 different times & was informed by the mechanic that the brakes needed to be replaced at least every 8,000 miles.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #123

Sep 271999

Jimmy

  • miles
While coming down hill towards a stop sign, put on brakes and brakes worked for about 1 second, and then they went out. Consumer ran a stop sign and hit a truck.

- Park City, UT, USA

problem #122

Jan 101996

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
This car has had on-going problems with the brake system. The second to last failure involved a rear end accid. No one was injured. These failures are getting more frequent and are a big concern to us. We have taken the car to several dealerships and a couple of non dealership service dept with no help. We don't want to drive this car and feel it is dangerous.

- Phoenix, AR, USA

problem #121

Sep 281999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Los Angles, CA, USA

problem #120

Aug 261999

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Poor ABS brake proformance resulting in extended distance plus requiring more pressure on the pedal to stop the vehicle.

- Severna Pa, MD, USA

problem #119

Sep 141999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Ft Washington, MD, USA

problem #118

Sep 141999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Brake pedal is very hard when brakes are applied. Brakes would lock up. Vehicle failed to stop. Dashboard would light up with brakes & check engine light. The tires would be squeaking. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.

- Deerfield Beach, FL, USA

problem #117

Sep 091999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #116

Jun 271997

Jimmy

  • miles
Vehicle experienced erratic operation of ABS system; intermittently vehicle would experience extended stopping distance as brake pedal applied, would have to pump the brake sto get vehicle to stop. Manufacturer / dealer notified. Can NHTSA help in this matter or provide additional information on this matter.

- Westminster, CA, USA

problem #115

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Brake pedal gets hard, not allowing brakes to engage, causing ABS code light to flash and loss of brakes.

- Camillus, NY, USA

problem #114

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
When the pedal is applied in emergency situation the brakes don't catch, the pedal goesto the floor. When the ABS system finally kicks in the vehicle continues to roll. Consumer has to apply more pressure to the pedal. Dealer has been contacted.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #113

Sep 151995

Jimmy

  • miles
Ongoing/ intermittent problem with erratic operation of ABS. Whenever brakes are applied they make a noise, and cause extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

- Greenbelt, MD, USA

problem #112

Dec 091995

Jimmy

  • miles
Whenever the ABS brakes are applied and after going 35mph, vehicle fails to stop at required time. Would have extended stopping distance. Also, exhibits grinding noises. An intermittent problem. Speed was not a factor. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check.

- Brooksville, FL, USA

problem #111

Jun 061996

Jimmy

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, vehicle fails to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Sometimes ABS brakes lock up. Problem is consistent. Will be taking to dealer.

- Corydon, PA, USA

problem #110

Aug 261999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
While coming to a stop and applying brake pedal, it went straight to the floor. Brakes slowed, and ABS did not engage, causing a rear end collision. Dealer has been contacted.

- Montpelier, VT, USA

problem #109

Aug 241999

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
This ABS failure is the subject of an alleged GM "special policy" and not a formal recall. We contact GM and they said that unless they were forced to fix the problem with a recall, they weren't going to do it. They basically thumbed their corporate nose at the NHTSA and said that you can only force them to correct the problem through a recall and that without a recall they were not going to do anything about it. The NHTSA campaign id number for this problem is 99I006000.

- Pearland, TX, USA

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