2023 GMC Canyon Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2023 GMC Canyon has 62 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 83, and ranks 4th worst out of 19 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Electrical System problems dominate at 39% of complaints, with 3 recalls covering seat belts, wheel hubs, and camera software.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 83/100
- #4 of 19 Canyon years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 62
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 17 city / 20.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2023 GMC Canyon problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System24 (39%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras19 (31%)
- Engine13 (21%)
- Brakes10 (16%)
- Lane Departure7 (11%)
- Other6 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (10%)
- Structure & Body4 (6%)
- Steering3 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles experience electrical failures that prevent starting, tied to a faulty battery, sometimes after a remote software update from the manufacturer.
- Automatic headlights turn off in fog and touchscreen controls fail to turn them back on.
- Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Collision Avoidance activate unexpectedly, applying hard braking or full stops at highway speed without a real obstacle ahead.
- Over-the-air software updates disable the backup camera by damaging the camera control module, leaving owners waiting for replacement parts.
- A 'Service Safety Restraint System' warning appears repeatedly along with an illuminated air bag light, with dealers unable to duplicate the fault.
- Brake master cylinder failures occur at low mileage, with dealers advising the vehicle not be driven until the part is replaced.
2023 GMC Canyon recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V703000Sep 19, 2024Seat Belts151 vehicles
Seat belts:critical fasteners
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 24V237000Mar 28, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 vehicles
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 24V133000Feb 22, 2024Electrical System55,755 vehicles
Electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:camera/sensor
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.
Risk: 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.
2023 GMC Canyon fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 20.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Canyon years
Frequently asked questions
- Should I avoid the 2023 GMC Canyon?
- NHTSA data gives the 2023 Canyon a Complaint Index of 83 and a rank of 4th worst among 19 model years of the Canyon, which is why it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Canyon years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2023 GMC Canyon?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 24 of 62 complaints (39%), including failures affecting the rearview camera, door locks, brakes, and starting.
- Does the 2023 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Canyon: seat belt buckle bolts, over-tightened front wheel hub bolts, and a front camera module software issue that could falsely trigger automatic emergency braking.
- How does the 2023 Canyon compare to other recent years?
- The 2023 Canyon's Complaint Index of 83 is higher than 2021 (67), 2022 (56), and 2025 (50), but lower than 2024 (100), making 2024 the worst year in the lineup so far.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 GMC Canyon?
- EPA rates the 2023 Canyon at 18.5 mpg combined (17 city / 20.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500.