MYRModel Year Report

2023 GMC Canyon

● Typical for this model
2023 GMC Canyon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:19.016Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Canyon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2023 highlighted. 2004: 80 complaints 2004 2005: 113 complaints 2006: 48 complaints 2007: 42 complaints 2007 2008: 38 complaints 2009: 27 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2012: 23 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 2016: 267 complaints 2017: 65 complaints 2018: 51 complaints 2018 2019: 16 complaints 2020: 13 complaints 2021: 10 complaints 2021 2022: 23 complaints 2023: 54 complaints 2023 2024: 204 complaints 2024 2025: 8 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
2023: 54 complaints
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YearComplaints
200480
2005113
200648
200742
200838
200927
20108
201112
201223
2015300
2016267
201765
201851
201916
202013
202110
202223
202354
2024204
20258
20264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced several electrical failures and would fail to start due to a faulty battery.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230803

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 20%

20% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 11 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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Since I purchased the vehicle it’s had the issue of it braking on its own. I brought this up to GMC many times. At the beginning they had me try to duplicate it with them, which I thought would be unsafe.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250118

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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Since I purchased the vehicle it’s had the issue of it braking on its own. I brought this up to GMC many times. At the beginning they had me try to duplicate it with them, which I thought would be unsafe.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250118

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced several electrical failures and would fail to start due to a faulty battery.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230803

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 13%

13% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 7 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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Since I purchased the vehicle it’s had the issue of it braking on its own. I brought this up to GMC many times. At the beginning they had me try to duplicate it with them, which I thought would be unsafe.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250118

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20240405 — electrical system, forward collision avoidance

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.

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.

Campaign 24V133000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240410 — wheels

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.

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.

Campaign 24V237000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241030 — seat belts

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.

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.

Campaign 24V703000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 GMC Canyon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 24V133000 (electrical system, forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V237000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V703000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2007 ▲ 2006

WORST YEARS

■ 2015 ■ 2016 ■ 2024

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FAQ

Is the 2023 GMC Canyon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 GMC Canyon is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Canyon?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 GMC Canyon have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.