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Jeffrey Hess Posted on Sep 20, 2020
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2001 GMC Sonoma. All 3 brake lights don't work , bulbs relatively new, fuse not blown. All other light functions work, including Hazard Signal Lights. Does that sound like the brake light switch under the steering column finally went kaput?

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Could be break light switch or relay.

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