NHTSA Recall 05V486000: Labels (equipment)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,351 vehicles. It affects 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V486000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05091 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | October 19, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 29, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
A 15" diameter replacement spare tire can not be installed on the front axle due to a fit interference with the brake caliper.
Remedy
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.
Notes
GM recall no.05091.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V486000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.