AC Delco Gmw Dot 3 Brake/clutch Fluid: Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign 26E025000 · 40K units potentially affected · filed Apr 23, 2026
What's wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain containers of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake and clutch fluid (lot #01977 091222). The brake fluid may contain visible sediment. As such, this brake fluid fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 116, "Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids."
Why it matters
Sediment in brake fluid may reduce brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will reimburse dealers and ACDelco’s direct purchasers for any containers with the suspect lot number. Purchasers may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N262552830.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26E025000
- Manufacturer no.
- N262552830
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, Llc
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- Units affected
- 40,440
- Report received
- Apr 23, 2026
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Equipment
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