1999 Chevy Silverado

198,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MRBALD
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my powersteering and brakes just went out on my 99 chevy silverado 5.3L engine. I have to stand on my brake pedal to get my truck to stop. All I can do to steer too.
Jun 22, 2010 at 4:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the hydro boost unit sounds like its gone this unit uses hydraulic pressure instead of vacuum to provide power assist
Jun 22, 2010 at 7:56 PM
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