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GMC 1500 Pickup Power Brake Units May Leak Fluid From Hydro-Boost Unit

GMC 1500 Pickup Problem

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Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Power brake systems using "hydro-boost" may leak power steering fluid from the hydro-boost unit located behind the brake master cylinder. Replacement of the hydro-boost unit is the common repair to correct this concern.

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gmc2013, 1997 GMC 1500 Pickup, 120,000 mi

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