10.0

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

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problem #68

Nov 121997

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes fail to stop vehicle properly, extended stopping distance.

- Clinton, MI, USA

problem #67

Nov 101997

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When depressing brakes suddenly, brakes grab then release, causing a freewheel situation.

- Parkersburg, WV, USA

problem #66

Jan 151998

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
While driving along on regular road conditions, the brakes went out. Driver heard a clunking noise like metal to metal grinding. The whole brake system was replaced.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #65

Dec 021997

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake problems.

- Clinton, MI, USA

problem #64

Nov 141997

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes not working properly causing loss of control on occasions.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #63

Dec 151997

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle on wet surfaces or over bumps, the ABS brakes skidded, causing vehicle not to stop properly when braking. Also, egr valve stuck open, causing loss of brakes.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #62

May 011997

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
While pulling into driveway at 5mp, applying bakes, brakes went all the way to the floor before stopping the vehicle.

- Summerdale, PA, USA

problem #61

Dec 191995

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer's wife dr0ve, applied the brakes when someone pulle da U-turn in front of her, and the ABS brakes did not allow sufficient stopping. Vehicle was attempting to stop on blacktop when brakes were applied over a small amount of dirt on the road. Vehicle lost control and hit other vehicle, resulting in injuries and extensive damage to vehicle.

- Queensbury, NY, USA

problem #60

Oct 271996

Jimmy

  • miles
Whenever the ABS brakes are applied, would hear a grinding noise. This would occur at any given time. Took to dealer & had the brakes replaced.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #59

Nov 251997

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Brakes failed to engage, high pedal resistance and sluggish brake response.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #58

Oct 211997

Jimmy

  • miles
Whenever the ABS brake pedal is depressed, it would continue to the floor. This would cause the vehicle to have a much greater stopping distance. Dealership cannot locate the cause of the problem.

- Pottersville, NJ, USA

problem #57

Nov 141997

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
While backing out of driveway brakes failed to stop vehicle. Brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in vehicle hitting a tree. Dealersbled brakes, but problem remained.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #56

Nov 141997

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Owner states ABS brake pedal goes to floor of vehicle when brakes are applied, also problem occurs on wet or dry pavement.brakes appear to make a clicking sound. Applied but they never grab.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #55

Nov 131997

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
When driving at any speed, pedal will go to floor and will not work properly. This can happen in rainy condtions. Dealer changed brake pads spinders/rotors. This can result in an accident.

- Brroklyn, NY, USA

problem #54

May 041997

Jimmy

  • miles
Upon driving the vehicle the anti-lock brakes light is illuminated on the dashboard. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states the ABS brakes are inoperative.

- Herefard, AZ, USA

problem #53

Nov 061997

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
When making a gradual or a sudden stop on wet or dry pavement and upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #52

Oct 301997

Jimmy

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes & vehicle going over a speed bump, the ABS system would release the brakes. Took to dealer to check out & nothing was found wrong.

- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA

problem #51

Mar 021997

Jimmy

  • miles
While driving vehicle it will not stop, the brakes do not work. The consumer said:"a GM engineer told her that those brakes were not for that vehicle, and brakes do not work all the time." The consumer said the brakes workssometimes. "

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #50

Oct 291996

Jimmy

  • miles
Brakes warning system squeals: No pedal application needs to be applied.. three separate encountered instances. Dealer's correction: Cut rotors.

- Westchester, PA, USA

problem #49

Oct 291997

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle keeps going and the brake pedal goes to the floor.

- Dania, FL, USA

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