Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -20 City / 22 -30 HWY
Horsepower
181 -308
Seats
2 -5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jon R
2021 GMC canyon elevation.
The 2021 GMC canyon has been very helpful at allowing me to transport things. This was my biggest issue with my previous car. I had a 2wd coupe that could not drive off-road and also could not haul excess loads. With the canyon, I will be able to haul anything I want and even be able to pull trailers.
accountCircle Casey S
Best of the 2021 canyon denali.
Very solid truck with a great ride. All the safety features are on the truck. Extremely nice interior that is all leather with great looking wood appointments. It has chrome running boards and top of the line wheels. It came with the sprayed-in bed-liner and lockable tailgate.

GMC Canyon Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2WD Elevation Standard
200-308 HP 21-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2WD Elevation
181-308 HP 21-23 MPG 5 Seats
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4WD Elevation Standard
200-308 HP 18-22 MPG 2-4 Seats
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4WD Elevation
181-308 HP 18-22 MPG 5 Seats
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4WD AT4 w/Cloth
181-308 HP 18-22 MPG 5 Seats
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4WD AT4 w/Leather
181-308 HP 18-22 MPG 5 Seats
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2WD Denali
308 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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4WD Denali
181-308 HP 18-22 MPG 5 Seats
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2021 GMC Canyon Owner Reviews

3.50
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5 stars 50%
4 stars 0%
3 stars 25%
2 stars 0%
1 star 25%
accountCircle Casey S on December 11, 2020
Best of the 2021 canyon denali.
Very solid truck with a great ride. All the safety features are on the truck. Extremely nice interior that is all leather with great looking wood appointments. It has chrome running boards and top of the line wheels. It came with the sprayed-in bed-liner and lockable tailgate.
accountCircle Jon R on November 22, 2020
2021 GMC canyon elevation.
The 2021 GMC canyon has been very helpful at allowing me to transport things. This was my biggest issue with my previous car. I had a 2wd coupe that could not drive off-road and also could not haul excess loads. With the canyon, I will be able to haul anything I want and even be able to pull trailers.

Ranks #1 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2021 GMC Canyon has an average owner rating of 3.50 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 4 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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Ranks #1 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2021 GMC Canyon has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #1 of 7 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety