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2026 GMC Canyon
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2026 GMC Canyon

A twin to the Chevrolet Colorado, the 2023 redesigned Canyon is positioned as slightly more upscale. Like the Chevrolet, the Canyon is available only as a crew cab. It's powered by a 310-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed automatic. Buyers get a choice of rear- or four-wheel drive. For off-road use, several trims provide progressively increased ground clearance and capability, culminating in the new AT4X. Every truck features an 11.3-inch infotainment screen, with related apps for off-roading and trailering. 2025 brought a larger 11-inch driver screen. AEB with pedestrian detection and AEB highway are standard. BSW and RCTW became standard in 2025.

Market value
$52,450
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
crew cab
Drive type
4WD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Midsized pickup trucks
Generation began
2023

Pricing

Current retail median
$52,450
Retail value range
$37,450 - $63,200
Original MSRP range
$38,900 - $57,300
Trade-in range
$33,850 - $57,535

Ratings

Road test score
71/100
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
17 MPG
EPA highway
21 MPG
EPA combined
19 MPG
Tested city
13 MPG
Tested highway
26 MPG
Tested overall
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,030
Cruising range
410 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.6 sec
0-60 mph
6.9 sec
60-0 mph braking
134 ft
Avoidance speed
53.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
213 in
Width
72 in
Height
80 in
Wheelbase
131 in
Weight
4,545 lb
Maximum load
1,620 lb
Towing capacity
7,700 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
44.5 in
Rear head room
2.5 in
Rear leg room
28 in

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
4/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About GMC

GMCs SUVs and trucks are versions of Chevrolets with different badges, different styling, and some extra luxury features. Overall, though, GMCs don’t often stand out, equipment-wise, from their mechanical siblings. Like many Chevrolets, GMC vehicles’ interiors are spacious and comfortable thanks to large exterior dimensions. Its SUVs range from compact models like the Terrain up to the three-row Yukon XL, which can carry up to nine passengers and their luggage—no small feat. GMC’s pickup truck line ranges from midsized models like the Canyon and the popular Sierra 1500, and goes all the way up to commercial-grade “dually” trucks with four rear wheels. The brand has also begun introducing EVs, including an all-electric pickup and the enormous, heavy Hummer EV, which is sold as either a pickup or SUV. Both used and new GMC models rank below average in Consumer Reports’ ratings for predicted reliability.

Vehicle ID: 38083 Updated: December 4, 2025

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