This page covers 4 recalls, 52 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 GMC Canyon.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2023 GMC Canyon centers on the forward collision avoidance system and the engine/cooling system. The automatic emergency braking draws the most reports by a wide margin, owners describe it engaging unexpectedly while driving, sometimes accompanied by a "Reduce Acceleration" warning message and the check engine light illuminating, with the vehicle failing to accelerate as intended. The engine category is driven primarily by a coolant leak issue: multiple owners report the upper radiator hose failing at its quick-connect fitting to the radiator, with the internal O-ring or seal allowing coolant to escape. Owners report visible residue at the connection point and coolant loss, with failures occurring at varying mileages. A smaller cluster of complaints covers lane departure, where owners report unintended or erratic system behavior similar to what they describe with the automatic emergency braking.
52
Total Complaints
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 GMC Canyon has 4 recalls, the most serious being front wheel hub bolts that can loosen or break and cause a loss of vehicle control, alongside a front camera module that can trigger automatic emergency braking when no obstacle is present.
The wheel hub bolt issue stems from over-tightening during assembly, which damages the bolts and makes them prone to loosening or fracturing while driving, potentially causing a wheel to shift or detach. The automatic emergency braking concern, which overlaps two of the four recalls, involves the front camera module falsely detecting an obstacle and commanding a sudden stop or slowdown with no collision threat ahead, leaving following traffic without adequate warning. There is also a seatbelt concern: one or both front seat belt buckle attachment bolts may not have been fully tightened, which means the buckle can move out of position in a crash and fail to hold the occupant properly in the seat.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt securing the front seat belt buckle on the left or right side may not be tight enough, potentially causing the buckle to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten both front seat belt buckle attachment bolts at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front wheel hub bolts may have been over-tightened and damaged during manufacturing, which could affect wheel attachment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel hub bolts at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front camera module may incorrectly detect an obstacle in front of your vehicle, causing the automatic emergency braking system to activate when no obstacle is present.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the front camera module software at no cost to fix the detection issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue in the front camera module can cause the Automatic Emergency Braking system to falsely detect obstacles and activate unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to stop or slow down suddenly.
What the fix does
General Motors will mail you instructions to take your vehicle to a dealership where technicians will update the front camera module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
