Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V486000 Reported October 19, 2005

Tire information label/fmvss 110

General Motors, Llc · Equipment · 2,351 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V486000
Manufacturer Campaign
05091
Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
2,351
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 19, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the tire label table specified the 15 inch spare for the front disc/rear drum brake system and it should specify a 16 inch spare tire size.

Safety Consequence

A 15" diameter replacement spare tire can not be installed on the front axle due to a fit interference with the brake caliper.

Corrective Action

Owners will be mailed a corrected label with installation instructions or the customers could have their dealers to install the label for them. the recall began on november 29, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05V486000 or campaign 05091.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V486000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V486000?

NHTSA recall 05V486000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 19, 2005. It addresses: Tire information label/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 2,351 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V486000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05091. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.