After 24 hours of rain, I opened the rear hatch and several drops of water landed on the rear cargo mat. I noticed that water was coming from the gap between the window and the plastic molding. There was perhaps a 1/2 teaspoon worth. Has anyone experienced this?
Water Droplets on inside of rear window
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Check the rear hatch seal. If it is wrinkled or rolled out, water will get in.
I had to take care of my nephew's Toyota Camry while he went to Florida with his family. The trunk had inches of muddy water inside. I found a factory plug underneath, pulled it out, and drained the stagnant water out. The rear trunk seal was rolled out of the edge at the front, possibly due to pulling out heavy cargo. I fixed it with 3M adhesive and a year later it still keeps the water out and the trunk dry.
I had to take care of my nephew's Toyota Camry while he went to Florida with his family. The trunk had inches of muddy water inside. I found a factory plug underneath, pulled it out, and drained the stagnant water out. The rear trunk seal was rolled out of the edge at the front, possibly due to pulling out heavy cargo. I fixed it with 3M adhesive and a year later it still keeps the water out and the trunk dry.
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If water is on the inside of the rear hatch door near the hinge area, this water may drip off into the cargo area (perhaps onto the rear cargo cover) when the hatch is opened. In my experience. it's usually just a few drops. There are some sharp corners on the ends of the hatch that act as a path for the liquid to drip off. I have a cargo liner from WeatherTech in my Bolt, so the drops land in it. Note: the WeatherTech cargo liner is less expensive than the product offered by Chevy, and it appears to be of better quality too.
https://www.weathertech.com/chevrolet/2017/bolt-ev/cargo-liner/bolt-false-cargo-floor/yes/
It's a minor annoyance. This is an inherent design flaw, but it's easy to deal with. That's not why I bought the cargo liner: I got it so anything spilled in the back would be contained. That's where the groceries are stored when I go shopping: a leaky milk jug can make a huge mess.
https://www.weathertech.com/chevrolet/2017/bolt-ev/cargo-liner/bolt-false-cargo-floor/yes/
It's a minor annoyance. This is an inherent design flaw, but it's easy to deal with. That's not why I bought the cargo liner: I got it so anything spilled in the back would be contained. That's where the groceries are stored when I go shopping: a leaky milk jug can make a huge mess.
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I would say its a gap in the sealer that holds the glass to the rear hatch.
Take it back or take it to a glass place let them check the area where you saw the leak with air.
A blast of air at the right spot will sound different if there is a gap in the sealer
Take it back or take it to a glass place let them check the area where you saw the leak with air.
A blast of air at the right spot will sound different if there is a gap in the sealer
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