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GMC Canyon 2023-2026
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- Price
- $38,395–$59,000
- MPG
- 20
- Strength: Excellent capability
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent value retention
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
How it scores for you10 scores
Muscular 310-hp turbo, 7,700-lb towing, and the class's best screens - but early builds' lighting and electrical complaint spike says buy late, not early.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 2 of its 7 recalls were serious. About 1% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -4 points for its wider reputation.
4-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 3).
About $3,250 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 20% of cars we track.
Cargo volume isn't published for this car.
Crew-cab-only layout gives adults workable rear space - par for the midsize course.
Torquey 430-lb-ft turbo four and wide-track AT4X hardware give it genuine off-road chops; on-road it is standard-issue midsize truck.
Standard 11.3-in touchscreen and wireless CarPlay lead the midsize-truck class; trailering and off-road camera tech add real utility.
Nicer cabin than before and a settled highway ride for a truck, though the sole turbo-four is gruff under load.
Trucks have historically held their value best.
Rated to tow 7,700 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls10 recalls
10 recalls · 5 common complaint areas across 2023–2026
- Exterior lighting — 140 complaints (2024)
- Recall — Airbags: air bag/restraint control module: software; air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module (2026)
- Electrical — 24 complaints (2024)
2026
- RecallAirbags: air bag/restraint control module: software; air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module25V856000
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 Saf
- RecallEquipment: other: owners/service/other manual26V114000
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 Coup
2025
- RecallAirbags: air bag/restraint control module: software; air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module25V856000
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 Saf
- RecallEquipment: other: owners/service/other manual26V114000
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 Coup
2024
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: mounting plate/flange; fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly24V491000
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.
- RecallExterior lighting: headlights24V673000
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 Eq
- RecallAirbags: air bag/restraint control module: software; air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module25V856000
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 Saf
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting140 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The dealer did not fix the recall item on my truck as posted here. The dealers service department confirmed with me on multiple occasions that the recall was not fixed as annotated, but since the dealer was paid for the recall (because it was posted to the system) I am still on a waiting list for t
- Complaint clusterElectrical24 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle alerted driver that ECS and. Rake assist was needed and disabled abs and forward collision while lighting up multiple warning lights on dashboard. Lights eventually turned off leaving a check engine light on. Multiple codes pulled from system using obd2 reader. Communication bus B offline
- Complaint clusterEngine9 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Coolant leak caused by known manufacture defect in upper hose assembly causes coolant to drain and engine to overheat. CEL only comes on when coolant is almost gone. GMC refuses to cover the known issue after 36k miles.
- Complaint clusterBrakes8 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
I first noticed the brakes squealing in August 2025 at 15,000 miles. The dealership said I needed to resurface the front rotors. I mistook this a coating and brake debris, but it was actually the rotors warping. By 21,000 the vehicle is pulsing heavily when stopping. I went back to the dealer and th
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other7 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Radiator Hose began to leak coolant. Faulty radiator hose. This could have caused engine failure and potentially caused an accident or may have put others at risk for hazards. No warning other strange sound. Inspected by authorized dealers service center.
2023
- RecallElectrical: ADAS: driver monitoring: camera/sensor; forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking24V133000
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.
- RecallWheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs24V237000
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.
- RecallSeat belts: critical fasteners24V703000
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.
- Complaint clusterElectrical17 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
- Complaint clusterBrakes5 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the anti-lock braking system, brake warning light, low oil, low fuel, seat belt warning light, parking brake, temperature gauge, forward collision warning, and various other warning lights and messages
- Complaint clusterEngine5 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
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 e
Cost to own$36,300 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$38,395–$59,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,250/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
18
Highway MPG
23
Combined MPG
20
Horsepower
310 hp
Doors
4
Length
213.0 in
Width
74.8 in
Height
79.9 in
Wheelbase
131.5 in
Curb weight
4,716 lb
Towing capacity
7,700 lbs
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