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2023 GMC Canyon Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 GMC Canyon has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 62 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized GMC dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 GMC Canyon, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2023 GMC Canyon owner complaints

Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 GMC Canyon, describing incidents dated July 5, 2023 to September 24, 2026.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 20 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 19 complaints
Engine 10 complaints
Service Brakes 10 complaints
Lane Departure 7 complaints
Power Train 6 complaints

Of the 62 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 62 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11766597 · Filed September 24, 2026
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 light has stayed on since.
ODI #11765498 · Filed September 19, 2026
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 drivers behind me to slam on their breaks. I pulled over and turned it off for a few…
ODI #11760898 · Filed August 31, 2026
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 messages…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2023 GMC Canyon in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA26-006: Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
Open since August 21, 2026

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Improperly Tightened Seat Belt Bolt

NHTSA #24V703000 · Seat Belts — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice

Reported September 19, 2024 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 151 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.03% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N242453720 · Owners notified October 30, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Front Wheel Hub Bolts Over-Tightened

NHTSA #24V237000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported March 28, 2024 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 17 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N232431480 · Owners notified April 10, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Damaged bolts may loosen or break, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Emergency Braking Can Activate Unexpectedly

NHTSA #24V133000 · Electrical System — ADAS — Driver Monitoring — Camera/Sensor · NHTSA notice

Reported February 22, 2024 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 55,755 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign A232424660 · Owners notified April 5, 2024 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2023 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 3, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Lane Departure Warning

1 investigation

2023 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 3, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Lane Departure Warning

1 investigation

62 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 GMC Canyon.

Service Brakes; Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11766597

Incident: September 24, 2026 · Filed: September 24, 2026

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 light has stayed on since.

Power Train; Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #11765498

Incident: September 16, 2026 · Filed: September 19, 2026

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 drivers behind me to slam on their breaks. I pulled over and turned it off for a few minutes then resumed my travel. About 30 minutes later it happened again at 80 mph the exact same way. After taking it to the dealership they said it was a faulty solenoid in the valve body.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Electrical System

ODI #11760898

Incident: August 31, 2026 · Filed: August 31, 2026

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 messages illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floor; however, the vehicle only decelerated to 15 MPH and failed to come to a complete stop. The instrument panel screen blacked out twice before the vehicle eventually rolled to a stop. The Forward Collision Unavailable warning message and Check Engine light then illuminated. The contact activated the hazard lights and drove at 5 MPH to a nearby parking lot. The contact stated the brakes continued to malfunction, requiring the driver to allow the vehicle to roll to a stop. The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed there were no open recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.

Suspension; Power Train; Electrical System

ODI #11760392

Incident: July 24, 2026 · Filed: August 28, 2026

Unknown

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11756926

Incident: August 10, 2025 · Filed: August 14, 2026

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 Customer Care stated that no additional assistance is available.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11756924

Incident: February 4, 2026 · Filed: August 14, 2026

Lane Departure; Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11756612

Incident: July 23, 2026 · Filed: August 12, 2026

The automatic emergency braking system on our 2023 GMC Canyon engaged suddenly 3 separate times while we were driving at around 50 MPH on a clear, straight road with no obstructions. We brought the truck to the dealership the next day, and the service department said it was a software issue and reprogrammed the truck's computer. This did not fix the problem, and we experienced the same unexpected automatic braking while driving at 50 MPH on a clear road. We brought the truck to the dealer again, and it has remained there ever since. This poses a risk for sudden unexpected stops, loss of control of the vehicle and rear end collision. There were no warning lights to indicate a problem. In addition, the blind spot indicator light on the drivers side starts blinking when there is nothing in the blind spot. We first notice the problem July 23, 2026 and it recurred on August 6 2026.

Power Train

ODI #11755849

Incident: July 3, 2026 · Filed: August 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 - 20 MPH, the message to decelerate immediately was displayed on the instrument panel, and the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 1st gear. The failure had occurred several times, at times while driving 75 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to replace the valve body and solenoid. The second time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, it was determined that there was a failure with the transmission caused by an inoperable wiring harness connection. The vehicle was repaired. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer a third time but had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

Service Brakes

ODI #11747753

Incident: July 1, 2026 · Filed: July 1, 2026

Trailer brakes continuously fault due to known problem GM technical bulletin 23-NA-149 This should be a recall. Nothing but the runaround getting it fixed by GM.

Electrical System; Air Bags; Structure

ODI #11743819

Fire

Incident: June 9, 2026 · Filed: June 12, 2026

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

Other GMC Canyon model years

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