2023 GMC Canyon reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Canyon over 4 years — 15 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Canyon years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Critical fasteners, Lug nuts, and Camera or sensor.

2012 GMC Canyon — Photo by 42-BRT, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (20 of 62), then Forward collision avoidance (19) and Engine (10). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Canyon has 26 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2024 has 206 complaints, 69 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 GMC Canyon. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall seat belts, critical fasteners 2024-09-19 · NHTSA campaign 24V703000

Summary 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. 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.

Recall wheels, lug nuts 2024-03-28 · NHTSA campaign 24V237000

Summary 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. GM's number for this recall is N232431480.

Recall electrical system, driver assistance, driver monitoring, camera or sensor 2024-02-22 · NHTSA campaign 24V133000

Summary 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. GM's number for this recall is A232424660.

Complaints by component (62 total)

Electrical system

Forward collision avoidance

Engine

Service brakes

Lane departure

Powertrain

Exterior lighting

Structure

Speed control

Steering

Visibility and wipers

Air bags

Hydraulic brakes

Visibility

Fuel and propulsion system

Suspension

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Vehicle had brake system failure while driving nearly resulting in two accidents due to an inability to deccelerate. Brake System Failure notification came on screen along with other safety warnings and a check engine…"
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-24
"While i was driving on the highway at 85 mph the truck went into limp mode causing the truck to slow down at a dangerous distance. My body was forced forward causing me to lose a portion of control and causing other…"
Powertrain, Speed control · filed 2026-09-19
"The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the anti-lock braking system, brake warning light, low oil, low fuel, seat belt warning light, parking brake,…"
Hydraulic brakes, Electrical system · filed 2026-08-31
"The vehicle’s headlights are malfunctioning, creating a safety concern. The issue was reported to the dealership and GMC Customer Care, but it remains unresolved. The dealership offered repair assistance, but GMC…"
Exterior lighting · filed 2026-08-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2023 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars
2023 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Canyon two-wheel drive	2.7L, 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-wheel drive	18	23	20 MPG	$3250
Canyon four-wheel drive	2.7L, 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	17	21	19 MPG	$3400
Canyon AT4X four-wheel drive	2.7L, 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	16	16	16 MPG	$4050
Canyon Mud Terrain Tires four-wheel drive	2.7L, 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	17	20	18 MPG	$3600

Specs and fitment

3rd generation, 2023–present

Body styles Pickup

Oil dexosD 0W-20 (turbo four per manual) , 5 qt capacity

Tire size 275/60R20, 265/65R18, 285/70R17 (trim dependent)

Towing capacity 7,700 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 24V491000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330. When NHTSA lists multiple GM nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 GMC Canyon reliable?

What are common problems with a 2023 GMC Canyon?

Is the 2023 GMC Canyon more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Canyon has 26 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2024 has 206 complaints, 69 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 GMC Canyon been recalled?

The 2023 GMC Canyon has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 GMC Canyon?

Owners have filed 62 complaints about the 2023 GMC Canyon with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 GMC Canyon get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 GMC Canyon is 18.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a GMC Canyon use?

US Canyon manuals specify dexos-approved oil for your engine in the maintenance schedule.

What generation is the 2024 GMC Canyon?

3rd generation (2023-on).

What tire sizes does a GMC Canyon use?

Sizes vary widely by generation and trim; third-gen examples include 265/65R18, 275/60R20, and 285/70R17.