2023 GMC Canyon Reliability
The 2023 GMC Canyon has 62 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. Compared with nearby Canyon model years (2021–2025), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Canyon's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
62
NHTSA owner complaints
3
Recall campaigns
0
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2023 GMC Canyon complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 model year, filed between 2023 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 32% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 19 | 31% |
| Service brakes | 10 | 16% |
| Engine | 10 | 16% |
| Lane departure | 7 | 11% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 6 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 10% |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 8% |
2023 GMC Canyon recalls
3 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2023 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V133000 | Feb 22, 2024 | 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. |
| 24V237000 | Mar 28, 2024 | 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. |
| 24V703000 | Sep 19, 2024 | 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. |
How the 2023 compares with nearby Canyon years
Verdicts compare these Canyon model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 2 | Steering | Too few reports |
| 2022 | 29 | 1 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2023 (this page) | 62 | 3 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2024 | 207 | 3 | Exterior lighting | Avoid |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Service brakes | Too few reports |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2023 GMC Canyon on the used market
- Median asking price $37,957 at a median 36,516 miles, across 627 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2023 GMC Canyon
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Driver aids: ask about false automatic-braking events and check for warning messages on the dash.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 3 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2023 GMC Canyon reliability FAQ
Is the 2023 GMC Canyon reliable?
The 2023 GMC Canyon has 62 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. Compared with nearby Canyon model years (2021–2025), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Canyon's typical year.
What are the most common 2023 GMC Canyon problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 GMC Canyon are electrical system (20), forward collision avoidance (19), service brakes (10), engine (10). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2023 GMC Canyon have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 GMC Canyon, including 24V133000 (electrical system — adas / driver monitoring / camera/sensor) and 24V237000 (wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2023 GMC Canyon compare with the 2022 and 2024 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2022 has 29 complaints and 1 recall (caution); the 2024 has 207 complaints and 3 recalls (avoid). The 2023 has 62 complaints and 3 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2023 GMC Canyon?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2023 Canyon, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.