The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the spare tire would not detach form the tire well after numerous attempts. The tire wheel was located under the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000....updated 05/08/13 the customer stated 2 reputable Chevy servicers attempted to release the secondary latch holding up the spare and were unsuccessful. The process took 2 days to free the tire. Updated 05/15/2013

- Monticello, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contacted stated that he attempted to replace a flat tire but discovered that the spare tire bracket would not release. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic and advised that the spare tire bracket was corroded and the assembly would need to be replaced. The manufacturer advised the failure was not recalled and that they would not assist with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 40,471.

- Rochester , NY, USA

Pickup came with 17 inch tires. Ordered 3 new 17 inch tires and was planning on using the spare as the 4th tire. The spare was a 16 inch tire instead on a 17 inch. Dealership claims no damage wil come to vehicle or lost of driving control when using the 16 inch tire. GM web site clearly states "mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving." Dealership showed me bulleting from GM stating the size difference will not cause concern. Who do I believe?

- Welington, TX, USA