2023 GMC Canyon electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 24V133000Feb 22, 202455,755 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 31, 202639,000 miCABrakesElectrical System

   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 illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floor; however, the vehicle only decelerated to 15 MPH and failed to come to a complete stop. The instrument panel…

   NHTSA complaint #11760898 · source
2. Filed Jun 12, 2026NJFireAirbagsBody & StructureElectrical 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

   NHTSA complaint #11743819 · source
3. Filed Mar 5, 20269,300 miFLDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   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 to normal functionality. The contact stated that the vehicle was nearly…

   NHTSA complaint #11722280 · source
4. Filed Nov 28, 2025TNElectrical System

   The whole radio screen and dashboard have gone completely black and will not come on. Can not see anything. Took it to GMC dealership mechanic. Mechanic did diagnostic and said he didnt know what was wrong with it. Update did not work.

   NHTSA complaint #11701905 · source
5. Filed Mar 7, 2025MNDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance, distance indicator, and the Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking failed to work as intended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed; however, a software update was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the system was updated. The contact stated that the…

   NHTSA complaint #11647011 · source
6. Filed Dec 30, 2024CODriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   I am experiencing two safety issues with my Canyon 1) Forward collision alert system is triggered unnecessarily (e.g., when there isn't a car in front of me, when the car in front is far away and not posing a risk). I took it to GMC a few months back since there was a previous recall for this system and they said they stated it was fixed. It is not fixed. I turned off the automatic braking tied to the forward collision alert because it has previously braked automatically in…

   NHTSA complaint #11633110 · source
7. Filed Dec 11, 2024MIDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   On 12/2/2024 my vehicle abruptly alerted and auto braked while drive <25mph on residential street while attempting to drive in between two parked cars. Plenty of room but system thought there was going to be a crash. Another vehicle was traveling behind me and also had to stop fast in order not to hit me because of the emergency braking. Truck almost came to a full stop but brakes released and was able to continue driving. This is after I had a mandatory software update that…

   NHTSA complaint #11630039 · source
8. Filed Dec 11, 2024MIDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Blind spot monitor system continues to give false alerts when no vehicles, objects or other items within blind spot area. Warning light will sometimes stay on for many miles and will go off when I pass another vehicle then go back on when nothing in blind spot again (opposite of design). System will sometime not activate when vehicle is in blind spot. See video. Dealer and GM involved, had PIT6103 performed, replaced all switches April 19, 2024 except for driver door. Issue…

   NHTSA complaint #11630035 · source
9. Filed Nov 19, 2024FLElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Subject: Urgent Safety Concern Regarding 2023 GMC Canyon Fuel Pump Module Failure I am writing to express my concerns regarding a significant safety issue I experienced with my 2023 GMC Canyon, which has only 3,000 miles on the odometer. On November 12, 2024, while traveling southbound on Interstate 75 in Florida, my vehicle unexpectedly lost all power. All electronics, including the dashboard and display screens, shut off, and the engine stalled. I was forced to coast to a…

   NHTSA complaint #11626089 · source
10. Filed Nov 15, 2024CABrakesElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that when applying the brake pedal, the steering wheel would begin shaking. The computer on the center council that displays information, had blacked out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake pads had failed. The dealer had completed a software update for the main computer however the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired due to the brake pads (Part Number 87850375) not being in…

    NHTSA complaint #11625515 · source
11. Filed Mar 7, 2024NJDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    The theft alarm has gone off five times since I purchased the vehicle in September, dealership has been noted and has been in there for it and still goes off. Display screen froze up and did not reset until I was done driving and the vehicle was turned off for a while. The crash detection light came on and vehicle stopped itself with nobody in front of me or anybody coming towards me. The dealership has had the car for two weeks now, and they say there’s still no fix for it.

    NHTSA complaint #11575942 · source
12. Filed Mar 1, 20242,800 miMADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V133000 (Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the collision sensor lights flashed, and the brakes were applied inadvertently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,800.

    NHTSA complaint #11574856 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology