1995 GMC Jimmy Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 234 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 GMC Jimmy, 47% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 118,365 miles. The words owners use most often: “abs brakes” (15% of reports).
- 234service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 118,365median miles at failure
- 44mention a crash
- 18mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 19%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- ABS brakes: mentioned in 36 of 234 complaints (15%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 34 of 234 complaints (15%)
- Goes floor: mentioned in 20 of 234 complaints (9%)
- EGR valve: mentioned in 14 of 234 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 234 complaints, 44 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 18 an injury.
GMC Jimmy service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Jimmy | 1 | 50% | 23,508 |
| 2003 Jimmy | 1 | 100% | 200,000 |
| 2001 Jimmy | 9 | 9% | 46,250 |
| 2000 Jimmy | 32 | 15% | 75,000 |
| 1999 Jimmy | 13 | 9% | 94,000 |
| 1998 Jimmy | 29 | 12% | 100,000 |
| 1997 Jimmy | 51 | 19% | 116,000 |
| 1996 Jimmy | 172 | 42% | 100,000 |
| 1995 Jimmy | 234 | 47% | 118,365 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
Risk: If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: The brake pedal pivot bolt was started in the weld nut, but was not torqued correctly causing the bolt to disengage from the weld nut.
Risk: This condition can result in a total loss of brakingcapability.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for hand-started brake pedal bolts and torque them to correct specifications.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Unintended acceleration: we had a 1995 gmc jimmy that twice had a "stuck" accelerator, speeding up way beyond the speed limit; once in gillette, wy returning from a trip east, and later that summer at home near la grande, oregon. I had to literally "stand" on the brake to bring it to a stop both…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 gmc jimmy. The contact was experiencing issues with the abs on her vehicle and the brakes failed. The brake fluid was nearly obsolete. She placed more fluid in the vehicle and it appeared to quickly evaporate. She took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the…
Both outside mirrors have fallen off before 90k miles. This was due to the plastic deteriorating at the junction where the mirror "folds away." replaced egr valve several times. The first three were under warranty, the rest have been on me. In addition, most major fuel system components have been…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 GMC Jimmys have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 234 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1995 GMC Jimmy (47% of the 499 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC Jimmy service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 118,365 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 GMC Jimmy?
The most frequent phrase is “abs brakes”, in 36 of 234 complaints, followed by “stopping distance” (34).
Other 1995 GMC Jimmy problems
See all 1995 GMC Jimmy problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Jimmy years.