Circuit/System Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Ignition ON, observe the Stop Lamp Pedal Switch parameter in the ECM while applying and releasing the brake pedal. The reading should change between Applied/Released, and all brake lights should turn on and off accordingly.