2023 GMC Canyon forward collision avoidance problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2023 GMC Canyon — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”…”
filed Mar 5, 2026
“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…”
filed Mar 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Canyon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Canyon | 8 | 4% |
| 2022 Canyon | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 Canyon | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Canyon | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 GMC Canyon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.