# General Motors, LLC: Sediment in Brake Fluid/FMVSS 116 (26E025000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Subject | Sediment in Brake Fluid/FMVSS 116 |
| NHTSA ID | 26E025000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | N262552830 |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Units potentially affected | 40440 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- 40,440 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E025000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.