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2023 GMC Canyon Research

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3 Recalls
52 Complaints
4★ Safety Rating
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2023

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (3)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the GMC Canyon. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2023 Model Year (3 recalls)

Campaign #24V133000 22/02/2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

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.

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.

Campaign #24V237000 28/03/2024
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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.

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.

Campaign #24V703000 19/09/2024
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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.

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.

💬 Consumer Complaints (52)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by GMC Canyon owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10
ENGINE 5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE 3
STRUCTURE 3
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES 2
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE 2
LANE DEPARTURE 2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2
2023 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • 03/02/2026

Coolant leak observed at the upper radiator hose quick-connect fitting. The leak appears to originate from the internal seal at the radiator inlet connection. This issue developed without warning and is consistent with a known defect in the radiator hose seal design used in 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. Vehicle experienced coolant loss and visible residue at the connection point. No…

2023 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • 03/04/2026

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the automatic emergency braking (AEB) unexpectedly engaged. The message "Reduce Acceleration Proceed with Caution”, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and returned…

2023 model • ENGINE • 01/15/2026

The upper radiator hose on some huge percentage of these trucks fail (mine has failed at just over 37K miles). You can check the Colorado Chevy and GMC Canyon forums, youtube, Facebook, etc., et al, and find plenty of instances where this has failed. As this is the cooling system, it can cause the engine to overheat and potentially ruin…

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