2001 GMC Jimmy Brakes Problems

“There have been a number of recalls for the 2001 Gmc Jimmy, mainly recall #01073a & b stating ext. Lighting brake switch/ no rear brake lights. I'm told that the service was apparently completed on my vehicle in 2002, but another recall came out in 2008 stating the same problem. Gm canada is refusing to do the necessary recall on my truck stating that it was previously completed and that my vehicle is over a decade old, so it's my problem. I won't be purchasing another Gmc in the future due to this issue. My rear brake lights stop working and its the switch that needs replacing. …”

“Brake failure while driving, vehicle was in motion. Brake line corrosion caused front brakes to fail on 11/30/2015 no accident resulted from the failure.”

“Dt: the contact states the ABS engaged at low speeds. Causing extended stopping distances during low-speed braking applications. The vehicle has been to a repair shop once for inspection. Although an ABS problem was recognized no repairs were made. The contact experienced this problem for the past year and a half.”

“Abs module needs to be repaired at estimated 1200.00 and the pedal brake control and mechanism at 160.00 not including labor. This is ridiculous for a 2001 and have lots of others with similar problems.”

“This vehicle at 11,000 miles one year ago went for state inspection and the rotors were so rusted that they could not be refaced so they were replaced under the general vehicle 3 yr 30,000 mile warranty. Then today at 27140 miles during state inspection the rotors were once again rusted so badly that they required replacement. Failure of these items could cause failure of braking system. Explanation from dealer without any testing was that this was due to the road salt. …”