Condensation rear passenger seats

[joshyfresh]

I just purchased a 2018 Buick Regal Sportsback Essence. i have had it for about 1 month and just noticed condensation in rear seats where the seatbelt clicks in on both sides. I have no idea what it is it hasn't rained or snowed in weeks. my seats are starting to smell of mildew any thoughts??

 

[MelsRegal]

Did you do a CarFax report on the car before buying it?
Private sale or a dealer?

 

[joshyfresh]

Did you do a CarFax report on the car before buying it?
Private sale or a dealer?

No accidents. I got it from CarMax

 

[bollox74]

do you have a sunroof?

 

[joshyfresh]

do you have a sunroof?

yes i do

 

[MelsRegal]

yes i do

Clogged drains is a possibility. Have you checked the carpets?

 

[joshyfresh]

Clogged drains is a possibility. Have you checked the carpets?

No wetness/moisture anywhere else. Just by buckles it’s bad enough to where it is leaving gross marks on leather seat and seatbelt

 

[94cruiser]

Water in the spare wheel well?

 

[RegalMN]

Water in the spare wheel well?

Something like that could wick the water up the seat belt receptacle strap possibly. Might be worth removing the rear seat.

I had a trunk leak on my Cruze and had mold from that. Had a body shop fix it and was much cheaper than the dealer (unless the owner is still under warranty).

 

[joshyfresh]

Water in the spare wheel well?

Thanks I’ll take a look at that

 

[Rk54Strat]

I know you mentioned Carmax but do you know where the car actually came from ? If the mold persists I’d have a trusted mechanic confirm that car isn’t - wasn’t a flood car.