1995 GMC Jimmy Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 243about this part
- Share
- 49%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,032miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 243 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 GMC Jimmy, 49% of the 499 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,032 miles. 45 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“10 days ago my 1995 Gmc Jimmy did not stop, it skidded. I have, on many occasions, called Gmc regarding the ABS braking system, it did not work all the time and when it didn't it would make a grinding noise and take a longer time to stop. Gmc had assured me and my husband that there were no recalls on the system. On july 15 we were traveling on a local road and the car in front of us stopped short. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082704, filed 2004-07, 116,408 miles“1995 Gmc Jimmy sls 4 door 4wd vortec 4.3 l v6. We have had this thing for 7 years and nothing I have ever owned has taught me more about being a shadetree mechanic! The list is as follows, break booster replaced 2 times. Egr valve replaced 3 times. Front brakes replaced at least 12 times (they fail every 1500 to 1800 miles!) back hatch wont open. Both set of wipers, front and back do not work( safety issue!) engine overheats. Water pump replaced 2 times. Thermostat replaced 3 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010501, filed 2003-03, 7,000 miles“Brakes on my 1995 Gmc Jimmy fail periodically. The last time I rear ended a women and destroyed the front of my car. Everything has been checked over twice by mechanics who have come to the conclusion it is the module in the ABS. Gm has said it is not their problem. If I am driving along at 25 miles an hour, I shouldn't have to wonder if and when my brakes will fail again. The brakes were put to the floor and nothing happened, I continued at the same rate of speed. The first time I almost got broad sided at a stop sign. …”
NHTSA complaint #10095603, filed 2004-10, 137,800 miles“Abs on 1995 Gmc Jimmy fails on un equal road surface coefficients causing ABS sensors to release braking substantially extending stopping distance. Continuous condition since 1996. Latest occurrence on wet road on 2/4/04.”
NHTSA complaint #10060476, filed 2004-03, 22,000 miles“When originally purchased, the car would not pass inspection r/t brakes and emissions. The dealership got the vehicle to pass inspection, but I took the vehicle in on 2-3 different occasions for problems with the brakes failing to stop the car properly along with the vehicle speeding up. They replaced a part that caused the speeding up, but claimed the brakes were ok. After that the vehicle was brought back 3 more times for the intermittent brake faillure/slow response, nearly causing several major accidents, along with an ungodly noise when the ABS system failed and locked up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108468, filed 2005-02, 118,365 milesRelated recalls
- 99V193000Jul 19, 1999Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september…Covers: GMC Jimmy 1991–1996, Chevrolet Blazer 1991–1996, GMC Sonoma 1991–1996 +1 more
- 94V242000Dec 12, 1994The brake pedal pivot bolt was started in the weld nut, but was not torqued correctly causing the bolt to disengage from the weld nut.Covers: GMC Jimmy 1995, Chevrolet Blazer 1995
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15 | 15% |
| 2000 | 38 | 18% |
| 1999 | 20 | 15% |
| 1998 | 31 | 13% |
| 1997 | 54 | 20% |
| 1996 | 183 | 45% |
| 1995 | 243 | 49% |
| 1994 | 263 | 79% |
| 1993 | 169 | 78% |
| 1992 | 88 | 72% |
| 1991 | 79 | 67% |
| 1990 | 5 | 45% |
| 1989 | 4 | 31% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1995 GMC Jimmy
77 complaintsEngine cooling
76 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 GMC Jimmy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology