The Lemon Index
2022
20243rd generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2023 GMC Canyon hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2023 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
Too new: partial score · most complaints: automatic emergency braking
62 owner complaints, first 3 years 16–20 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
Engines & versions
When problems show up
Only 12 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 24V703000 (seat belts), 24V237000 (wheels) and 24V133000 (electrical) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- NHTSA has an open investigation into electronic brake module component failure. Has this car had that problem?
- Has it ever braked hard for no reason? Ask whether the safety-system software was updated.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- GMC sent dealers 633 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and GMC's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 62 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 14K miles (4K to 23K km) on the car (12 of all 62 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
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
2023 GMC Canyon owner · NHTSA complaint 11743819
More owner reports
The forward collision light comes on and stays on for no reason while driving. The only way to reset is to cycle the key. Took it to the dealership with the light on and they said no problem found.
NHTSA complaint 11599705
Problems GMC told dealers about
GMC sent dealers 633 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Seat belts · recall issued 2024
The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.
- Wheels · recall issued 2024
The front wheel hub bolts may have been over-tightened and damaged during installation.
- Electrical · recall issued 2024
The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- OpenElectronic brake module component failure2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,000–$3,750 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.7L 4-cyl.
Every GMC Canyon year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2023 GMC Canyon reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about twice the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 232; 100 is average). The GMC Canyon year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2019.
What are the most common 2023 GMC Canyon problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (40%), electrical (32%) and engine (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 GMC Canyon have?
3 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 GMC Canyon get?
16 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 GMC Canyon safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2023 GMC Canyon have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 GMC Canyon cost in fuel a year?
About $3,000 to $3,750 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 GMC Canyon have?
2.7L 4-cyl.
What GMC Canyon year is better than the 2023?
Nearby, the 2021 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a quarter as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2019 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works