The problem
Certain conversion vans built on GMC/Chevrolet chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the housing lens of the center high mounted stop lamp does not allow enough light to emit from the lamp.
The risk
Following vehicles May not be fully informed of vehicle braking. Rear-end crashes and injury to occupants May occur.
The fix
Quality coaches is working with audiovox to replace the center high-mounted brake lamp assembly. Owners May contact quality coaches at 1-800-373-6357 or asa at 1-800-274-1886.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 05V-559 (05V559000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | VCCBLCHV |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Exterior lighting |
| Report date | December 13, 2005 |
| Owners notified | November 23, 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 2 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 05V-559 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Quality coaches is working with audiovox to replace the center high-mounted brake lamp assembly. Owners May contact quality coaches at 1-800-373-6357 or asa at 1-800-274-1886.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.