The 2023 GMC Canyon has 54 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and forward collision avoidance. Owners most often flag poor real-world fuel economy (2.7l turbo): reports of 13.5 - 19.8 mpg, significantly lower than expectations, particularly with all-terrain tires. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 9 Canyon model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2021) to 318 (2015). With 54 complaints, the 2023 Canyon sits about the same asthe model's median of 54.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:camera/sensor
Campaign 24V133000General 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 …
wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Campaign 24V237000General 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.
seat belts:critical fasteners
Campaign 24V703000General 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.
Mixed to positive sentiment, heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. Long-term owners of the first-generation models (circa 2005-2012) report very high satisfaction with durability, describing them as "solid," "bulletproof," and…
Owner insights cover all generations of the Canyon. See the full Canyon owner picture and every model year.
Used Canyon listings typically run $25,997–$39,790 across 2012 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Canyon year side by side to see how 2023 ranks against the rest.