2000 GMC Jimmy car slow down

2000 GMC JIMMY
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TUTEIN
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vehicle slows all the way to a stop when i try to turn left or right in to turn into a parking area. even when backing out while turning the steering wheel it slows all the wait to a stop.
Nov 2, 2010 at 11:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hi tutein, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Sounds like the brakes are locking -up/dragging due to the caliper piston not retracting, a collapsed brake hose acting as a check valve and internal problem with the ABS unit.
Nov 2, 2010 at 11:50 PM
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