Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 GMC Canyon. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Improperly Tightened Seat Belt Bolt
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Front Wheel Hub Bolts Over-Tightened
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Emergency Braking Can Activate Unexpectedly
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (62)
62 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 62 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 32.3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 19 | 30.6% |
| Engine | 10 | 16.1% |
| Service brakes | 10 | 16.1% |
| Lane departure | 7 | 11.3% |
| Power train | 6 | 9.7% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 9.7% |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 8.1% |
| Structure | 4 | 6.5% |
| Steering | 3 | 4.8% |
How 2023 compares with other Canyon years
Best and worst Canyon years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 66 | 1 |
| 2018 | 52 | 1 |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 2 |
| 2022 | 26 | 1 |
| 2023 | 62 | 3 |
| 2024 | 206 | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 |
| 2026 | 8 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 GMC Canyon pu/cc 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 20 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,350
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 446 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 20 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $3,350 | 446 |
| 2.7 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 21 / 19 | $3,550 | 467 |
| 2.7 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 20 / 18 | $3,700 | 495 |
| 2.7 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 16 / 16 | $4,200 | 539 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2023 Canyon for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2023 GMC Canyon FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 GMC Canyon have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 24V703000 (seat belt), 24V237000 (wheel), 24V133000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 GMC Canyon problems?
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (20), Forward collision avoidance (19), Engine (10) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 GMC Canyon get?
EPA rates the 2.7 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 18 city, 23 highway and 20 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2023 GMC Canyon get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 GMC Canyon pu/cc 4wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (0% rollover risk).
How does the 2023 Canyon compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 GMC Canyon model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (11) and the 2017 the most (66). The 2023 drew 62. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.