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2023 GMC Canyon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 95 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.6 times the median Canyon year — the 2023 model ranks #6 of 21 Canyon years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Driver Assistance leads the complaint categories with 30 reports (32% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

95

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2023 compare to other Canyon years?

Canyon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted400 complaints2004: 103 complaints2005: 146 complaints2006: 81 complaints2007: 61 complaints2008: 68 complaints2009: 35 complaints2010: 9 complaints2011: 20 complaints2012: 30 complaints2015: 400 complaints2016: 353 complaints2017: 91 complaints2018: 70 complaints2019: 22 complaints2020: 19 complaints2021: 13 complaints2022: 39 complaints2023: 95 complaints2024: 255 complaints2025: 13 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Canyon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 GMC Canyon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance3032%
Electrical System1819%
Engine1011%
Brakes77%
Other66%
Visibility & Wipers55%
Body & Structure44%
Lighting33%
Airbags33%
Steering33%
Transmission33%
Speed Control22%
Fuel System11%

Does the 2023 GMC Canyon have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V703000Seat BeltsSeptember 19, 2024 · 151 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.

Consequence

A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242453720.

24V237000Tires & WheelsMarch 28, 2024 · 17 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front wheel hub bolts may have been over-tightened and damaged during installation.

Consequence

Damaged bolts may loosen or break, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232431480.

24V133000Electrical SystemFebruary 22, 2024 · 55,755 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.

Consequence

Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424660.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The blind spot monitoring system comes on and off (false positives) while driving at night with no cars behind or next to me. It is a serious distraction requiring the driver to take there eyes of the road. I took the truck to a GMC dealer and they said they could not replicate the issue. I no…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 28, 2024

“While driving I saw smoke and when I pulled over I seen fuel leaking from the gas tank area. Where it was leaking it ignited and the fire department had to put out the fire and the truck is totaled ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 9, 2026 · fire

“Noticed a coolant leak on drivers side and took to dealership was told was the upper radiator hose but was unable to make repairs due to national backorder and only suggestion was to drive until parts come in and keep a check on the coolant level, My truck only has 28,708 miles and shouldn't have…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 16, 2025

“Vehicle only two months old with 2000 miles. Service engine light and brake assist service light activated. GMC dealer states brake master cyclinder failure and vehicle should not be driven. Vehicle left at dealer while awaiting replacement master cyclinder. Unknown if this is a widespread problem…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 29, 2023

“The AC does not work properly. I constantly have to dial the temperature to be comfortable. I sometimes take my eye off the road to do this temperature adjustment. The GM dealer has tried various fixes but the temperature control is still a problem.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 14, 2023

2023 GMC Canyon — common questions

Is the 2023 GMC Canyon reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 95 complaints put the 2023 model at #6 of 21 Canyon years. It is one of the Canyon years to avoid.

What are the most common 2023 Canyon problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (30 complaints), electrical system (18 complaints), engine (10 complaints).

Does the 2023 GMC Canyon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 GMC Canyon. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which GMC Canyon years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Canyon years to avoid are 2015, 2016, 2024, 2005, 2004, 2023. The cleanest record among Canyon years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2023 GMC Canyon?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2023 GMC Canyon earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.