Canyon (3rd)
Verdict Confirm every recall is closed on a 2023 or 2024 truck, plus the separate airbag recall on the AT4X AEV. Inspect body panels and trim closely, since exterior faults lead the complaints on the sole 2.7L turbo four.
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Complaint Breakdown
Reliability Overview
The Canyon was redesigned for 2023 on GM's new midsize truck platform, and the reliability record so far reads differently from the truck it replaced. Where the previous generation was defined by steering failures, the current Canyon's 284 complaints skew toward the exterior bucket, which accounts for 164 of them at moderate severity. The data shows no reported crashes, fires, or deaths yet. The complaint profile is milder, though the truck is still early in its life.
The redesign dropped the old engine lineup for a single powertrain: the 2.7-liter turbocharged four shared with the Chevrolet Colorado. That removes the engine-choice decision entirely. The sole engine draws 71 complaints per year.
Seven recalls in the first few model years is typical for a truck on a brand-new platform. The campaigns cover headlights that can flicker (24V673), wheels, seat belts, a fuel-system issue, and an electrical fault, most of them shared with the Colorado twin. A separate airbag recall targets the off-road AT4X AEV trim specifically (25V856). None of these point to a systemic mechanical weakness the way the prior generation's steering problem did.
Anyone looking at a 2023-through-2026 Canyon is shopping a still-young redesign whose long-term durability is not yet settled. The absence of severe safety complaints is encouraging, but the exterior-heavy complaint list and the first-generation recall count both argue for verifying recall completion and inspecting body and trim closely.
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the GMC Canyon, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Buyer's Guide
With one engine and a short model run, the decision is mostly about model year and recall status rather than configuration. The 2023 and 2024 trucks carry three campaigns each, and the 2024 model year draws most of the complaints, so confirm every recall is closed on either year. The off-road AT4X AEV trim has its own airbag recall to verify.
Because the exterior bucket is the largest complaint area, inspect the body panels, trim, and exterior hardware for fit and finish problems, and confirm the headlight-flicker recall (24V673) is resolved. Run the VIN through the NHTSA lookup for the wheel, seat-belt, fuel-system, and electrical campaigns, and confirm the 2.7-liter turbo four has a complete service history. As with any GM truck, the dealer completes recalls at no cost.
What to check on a used 2023-2026 GMC Canyon
On a used 2023-2026 GMC Canyon, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the exterior lighting (164), the electrical system (48) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (41). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Check every exterior light, the wipers, the washers, the mirrors and the glass.Safety. NHTSA has 164 owner complaints on the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon about the exterior lighting.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 48 owner complaints on the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon about the electrical system.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 41 owner complaints on the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon about the brakes.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 26 owner complaints on the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon about the engine.
Recalls (7)
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 GMC Canyon vehicles. The headlights may flicker while driving and while the vehicle is in park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.
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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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2023-2026 GMC Canyon complaints?
Owners have filed 284 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon. The systems they name most often are the exterior, the electrical system and the safety systems.
Is the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 284 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon have?
NHTSA has 284 owner complaints on file for the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls covering some 2023-2026 GMC Canyon vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used GMC Canyon?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the exterior, the electrical system and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Canyon?
The 2026 GMC Canyon received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 3 stars. Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 284 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.