Water leaked into the body of the car through the center mount stop lamp at the top of the rear window. either the gasket was defective, or it was simply missing from the car. over time, water seeped into the car from under the drivers seat. the heat from the summer caused mold to grow on the vehicle floor boards and the drivers side seat blet. moisture in the car caused damage to the electronic components. the car is totaled and currently awaiting inspection at the chevrolet dealership in my area. *ln*tp the consumer stated he no longer owns the vehicle. *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. while the contact's grandchild was seated in the rear passenger seat, the contact stopped the vehicle to let the child out of the vehicle. while the seat belt was unbuckled, the child became entangled in the seat belt and was unable to be removed. the contact stated that the seat belt became extremely tight around the child's midsection. the seat belt had to be cut with a pair of scissors for the child to be released. the child sustained severe bruising to the chest and abdomen, which did not require medical attention. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. the contact was informed that the seat belt would be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 3,100.