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All cars · GMC Canyon · 2023

2023 GMC Canyon. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index232100 = average car
Complaints62NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold22,458U.S. model year
Per 100K sold276complaints

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,500 and 14,129 miles. Median 3,000, from 12 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking40%
Electrical32%
Engine16%
Brakes13%
Lane assist13%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
6201100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 24V703000 Sep 2024 Seat Belts / Critical Fasteners

    Defect. 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.

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

    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.

  • 24V237000 Mar 2024 Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

    Defect. 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.

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

    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.

  • 24V133000 Feb 2024 Electrical System / Adas / Driver Monitoring / Camera/Sensor

    Defect. 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.

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

    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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenElectronic brake module component failure2026–

Manufacturer communications 633

GMC filed 633 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandard & OptionalStandard

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.7L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spdRWD18 / 23 / 20Regular$3,100
2.7L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spd4WD17 / 21 / 19Regular$3,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202032825,190Transmission & drivetrain
202125624,125Airbags
2022521827,819Electrical
20232326222,458Automatic emergency braking
202462520638,215Lights
2025–836,477Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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