Issue ID | 561685 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10137020 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | JIMMY |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 19/09/05 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1999 gmc jimmy exhibits exactly the same automatic braking system defect as nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000, mfg's report date: aug 29,2005. My vin number [xxx] currently not covered. Vehicle abs system activates at low speed on dry pavement causing increased stopping distances. Abs system often engages even though my foot is not on the brake pedal. Has almost caused numerous accidents. Am having vehicle repaired at my own expense tomorrow due to extreme safety factor. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
Number of Occurences | 15 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MALTA, NY |
VIN pattern | 1GKCT18W4XKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 12/12/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 5 |
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