repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk. A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 GMC CanyonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 63 owner complaints about the 2023 GMC Canyon, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-237 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 GMC Canyon has problems
63 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
19Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
10Engine
8Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
7Lane departure
7Power train
5Exterior lighting
4Structure
3Visibility/wiper
147 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 19 | 1 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 14 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 GMC Canyon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. Damaged bolts may loosen or break, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Driver monitoring: camera/sensor
Risk. Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Canyon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Canyon median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 GMC Canyon safety ratings
2023 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 GMC Canyon, and the recalls they led to.
- Electronic Brake Module Component FailureOpen
In owners' words
What Canyon owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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, temperature gauge, forward collision warning, and various other warning lights and…
While driving I saw smoke and when I pulled over I seen fuel leaking from the gas tank area. Where it was leaking it ignited and the fire department had to put out the fire and the truck is totaled
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the automatic emergency braking (AEB) unexpectedly engaged. The message "Reduce Acceleration Proceed with Caution”,…
Own a 2023 Canyon?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.