NHTSA recall,
ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake and Clutch Fluid
ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake and clutch fluid may contain sediment, which can reduce brake performance and increase crash risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain containers of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake and clutch fluid. The brake fluid may contain visible sediment, failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 116, 'Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids.' Sediment in brake fluid may reduce brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was reported to NHTSA on April 23, 2026, and affects 40,440 units distributed nationwide.
GM will reimburse dealers and ACDelco's direct purchasers for any containers with the suspect lot number.
What to do
If yours is included:
- 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.
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is yours affected?
Listed by lot code, not by VIN. A dealer can check yours.
ACDelco GMW DOT 3 brake and clutch fluid
- Lot code
- 01977 091222
AC Delco GMW DOT 3 Brake/Clutch Fluid, Engine and Engine Cooling
- Codes
- Not listed here. See the NHTSA notice.
Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Component
- Engine defect
- Campaign
- 26E025000
- Units affected
- 40,440
- Manufacturer's recall number
- N262552830
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-866-467-9700
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
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