Brake Light problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Third rear brake light leaks/allows water into inside of car and frame cracks on both sides. Water leaks into headliner and trunk and stains interior. Car smiles humid. Happens very time it rains and wash car. This is the second time this has happened. First time parts were replaced, second parts still have the same problem and issue still occurs. Poor quality parts.

Water poured into the back seat and onto my son. Took car to dealership where diagnosed that third center brake light is not sealed and leaking water. Same issue as all other 9th gen Malibus (2016+ model years). Did not notice leak until 43,000 miles, out of warranty. Who knows how long it has been there! many parts ruined and potentially moldy from water damage. Gm customer care said the repair is $4300 of which they want me to pay $1900 despite this being a design or production flaw.

The third brake light assembly is leaking water on the rear seats and trunk. Looking online, there are others affected by the same issue. The official answer from chevy is that the bolts become lose overtime. My car has 40,000 miles and it's out of warranty, so gm won't fix it.

Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that water is entering the vehicle from the high mount brake light which is causing water damage and mold in the head liner, trunk and back seat of the vehicle. The dealer bergstrom Chevrolet of madison 1345 applegate rd, madison,WI was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not covered in their extended warranty. The manufacturer was also contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 88,000. Am.