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Months later finally I have a response and what the problem was, thank you guys. Failed inspection today...I had completely forgot about all of this. I had given up after I couldn't find anything as well as a couple of the local mechanics. Anywho, failed inspection and went looking again. Found a bundle of wires above the spare tire coming off where the trailer connections are. They were sip tied up to the drivers side break light and cut/bare ended. One of the wires had worn through and was bare wire on the frame. My only guess is that whoever owned the truck before me had installed a camper shell. I cut it all out and heat shrinked anything I found open. Wish I'd have taken before photos.

Tim no the socket isn't corroded and it doesn't appear to have any of the typical moisture problems these trucks have been known to have. The fuse isn't in there I wasn't comfortable with it. Posted here for y'alls opinions and thank you for guys for the replies. Any idea what might be causing this or where in the circuit there could be a short? The truck it bone stock besides led reverse and license plate lamps.

Hey guys just wondering if anyone has experienced this problem as I can't find anything on it. Recently noticed my 3rd break light not working and found the fuse blown. Fuse #38 I believe a 10a fuse in the box under the hood on my 2014 High Country 1500 5.3. Well I replaced the fuse and as soon as depressing the break the fuse blows again. I kept replacing fuses working up in amperage until I got one that would work without blowing, a 30a. I'm not comfortable with it in there, is there a chance of overheating wires or any possible electrical problems if I leave the 30a in place? I've tried regularly 921 bulbs in the 3rd break light and took the chance on a Sylvania led 921 hoping it might help but no avail. Any idea what might be happening? Thanks