Official recall notice
NHTSAN/A
Sediment in Brake Fluid/FMVSS 116
- Recall date
- 2026-05-05
- Brand
- General Motors, LLC
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 40,440
- Vehicle
- General Motors, LLC
Why it was recalled
Hazard
Sediment in brake fluid may reduce brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended action
What to do
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.
Product description
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."