Safety Recall NHTSA · 26E025000 Reported April 23, 2026

Sediment in brake fluid/fmvss 116

General Motors, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 40,440 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26E025000
Manufacturer Campaign
N262552830
Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
40,440
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 23, 2026

Defect Summary

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."

Safety 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 26E025000 or campaign N262552830.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26E025000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26E025000?

NHTSA recall 26E025000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 23, 2026. It addresses: Sediment in brake fluid/fmvss 116. The recall affects approximately 40,440 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26E025000 or the manufacturer campaign number N262552830. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.