2023 GMC Canyon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2023 GMC Canyon, 5% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the defroster had failed to properly defrost the windshield. The contact also stated that because of the failure, the windshield wipers had failed to function properly after becoming frozen. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the defroster was operating as intended; however, the design was inadequate to defrost the entire front windshield. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11581737, filed 2024-04, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that upon activating the defroster during cold winter weather, he became aware that the defroster failed to properly defrost the front windshield and that the windshield wipers failed to adequately remove ice debris, potentially compromising windshield visibility. After a visual inspection of the windshield, the contact observed that ice had damaged the windshield wipers. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11560360, filed 2023-12, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11024494May 14, 2025This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Check Engine Lamp Illuminated with HVAC Related DTC.
- 11017096Mar 21, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Windshield Wipers Inoperative and/or Motor Nut Loose / Missing.
- 11017050Mar 20, 2025This bulletin provides information on Wiper Blade Maintenance Tips.
- 11015215Feb 26, 2025This bulletin provides information on Wiper Blade Maintenance Tips.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 13% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 10% |
| 2005 | 12 | 11% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2023 GMC Canyon
20 complaintsForward collision avoidance
19 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 GMC Canyon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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