AC Delco GMW Dot 3 Brake/Clutch Fluid recall 26E025000 - Oil/Lubrication

NHTSA · April 23, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26E025000 (Ac Delco), reported April 23, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 40,440.
• Component: Oil/Lubrication.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

April 23, 2026

Recalling firm

General Motors, LLC

Source ID

26E025000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 527 recall campaigns from General Motors, LLC since 2010, 25 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 40,440 vehicles, it is larger than 84% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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."

Consequence

Sediment in brake fluid may reduce brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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