1996 GMC Jimmy brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 214 complaints for the 1996 GMC Jimmy, 35% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 214 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 115,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 38 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 18 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 115,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 38 crashes, 18 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
#ea96-026 was driving and applied the brakes, pedal went to the floor and failed, driver's side air bag didn't deploy at a four-way intersection , hit another car head-on killed the other driver .
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 GMC jimmy. The contact stated that the rear brakes failed and the ABS warning light was continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear cylinders need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 1996 GMC Jimmy
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 78 complaints
- Suspension 57 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Cooling system 26 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Transmission 19 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints