2023 GMC Canyon recalls and problems

3 recalls and 62 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 GMC Canyon.

3
recalls
62
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2023 GMC Canyon recalls

Seat belts: critical fasteners

NHTSA campaign 24V703000 · reported September 19, 2024 · General Motors, LLC · 151 vehicles potentially affected

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

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA campaign 24V237000 · reported March 28, 2024 · General Motors, LLC · 17 vehicles potentially affected

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

Electrical system: ADAS, driver monitoring, camera/sensor · Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

NHTSA campaign 24V133000 · reported February 22, 2024 · General Motors, LLC · 55,755 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 24, 2026 · Service brakes

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.

Sep 19, 2026 · Power train

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…

Aug 31, 2026 · Electrical system · 39,000 miles

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…

Aug 28, 2026 · Suspension

Unknown

Aug 14, 2026 · Exterior lighting

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.

Canyon model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2020 01410
2021 21221
2022 12710
2023 36201
2024 320700
2025 2800
2026 2800

Across all years, the 2015 Canyon has the most complaints (303). All GMC Canyon years →

Questions

Does the 2023 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 GMC Canyon, the most recent reported on September 19, 2024 (Seat belts: critical fasteners). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 GMC Canyon?
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (20 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (19).
How many 2023 GMC Canyon complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 62 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 24, 2026.