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2023 GMC Canyon Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

83/100

#4 most-complained of 19 Canyon years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2023 GMC Canyon has 62 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 83 out of 100 — #4 highest of 19 Canyon model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (24 complaints, 39% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire and 1 injury.

Complaints
62
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
18.5
17 city / 20.5 hwy

Top 2023 GMC Canyon problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System24 (39%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras19 (31%)
  3. Engine13 (21%)
  4. Brakes10 (16%)
  5. Lane Departure7 (11%)
  6. Other6 (10%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain6 (10%)
  8. Structure & Body4 (6%)
  9. Steering3 (5%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers3 (5%)
2023 GMC Canyon complaints: complaints filed per month10Aug 2023Dec 2023Apr 2024Dec 2024Sep 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026
101 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (10).

2023 GMC Canyon recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Caution6711221.5
2022Caution5626121.5
2023Avoid8362318.5
2024Avoid100206318
2025Caution508218

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 GMC Canyon a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 GMC Canyon ranks #4 of 19 among Canyon model years (Complaint Index 83/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 62 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Canyon?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (24 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (19 complaints), and engine (13 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 3,000 miles.
Does the 2023 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 GMC Canyon, most recently reported 2024, covering seat belts, suspension, wheels & tires, and electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 GMC Canyon?
EPA rates the 2023 GMC Canyon at 18.5 MPG combined (17 city / 20.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.