2000 GMC Jimmy Brakes Problems

“Noticed dampness around the left rear brake hose to rear brake caliper. We took our vehicle to be inspected and were told that there are 2 copper washers that are causing the leak and requires replacement. We were also told that this is quite a common problem. If this was not repaired and the leak continued, it would have resulted in the loss brake performance, loss of vehicle control and injury to the occupants.”

“Sometimes when applying brakes I heard a noise. Took vehicle to dealer and was informed that I needed new front and rear brakes. In addition, rear rotors were so coroded that they where not resurfacable and needed to be replaced. Total charge $1000. Why would rear rotors corode so severely after only 46,900 miles and 3.25 years of driving?”

“This happens a lot. I was backing up out of my sister's driveway and when I hit the brakes there was a crunching feeling under my foot along with a weird sound like, doing at the end. I could not stop fast enough and ran into her brother in laws hitch on his truck with my right rear corner bumper cover. (if that's what it's called? Maybe fascia?) it didn't hurt his truck at all, but it sure busted up that corner piece real good on my Jimmy. It's been scary a few times since! I have had the brakes bled, and new brake pads installed, and it's still doing it! …”

“1st 3 time now my check engine light went on for the samr thing secondary air injector system malfunction.it was just a bad sensor its still doing it.they want 140. Just for parts to fix it. 2nd I spent about 1000.00 to fix frount brakes rotors pads andwheel berrings.the owner of the garage said that he fixed about 50 of these a year my SUV was only 2 at the time 3rdi also spent almost 3000. …”

“My wife started the car and the red brakes warning light was on. She pumped the brake pedal and it went to the floor. She turned the car off and returned to the house and cancelled her scheduled appointment. Later, after I arrived home I inspected the brake lines and found evidence of leaking above the left rear wheel. I jacked up the car, removed the left rear wheel and a rubber shield between the frame rail and body. More evidence of a leak was present. I started the car, pumped the brakes twice, turned off the car and reinspected the area. …”