2006 GMC Canyon Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -20 City / 22 -27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
175 -220
Seats
2 -6
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Zac F
It is good on gas and will last you forever.
This midsize pickup has a 3. 5l 5-cylinder engine that puts out power without guzzling your gas perfect for small hauling jobs and moving day.
accountCircle Sharon J
We do not owe anything on this vehicle and it is in good condition.
I love that it is a 4 door crew cab. Just don't like that you can't adjust the back seats, that they are only straight up and this makes them uncomfortable to sit in for any length of time.
accountCircle james M
More room to put things in truck.
Keyhole, console storage are bad and good a lot of room in truck.
accountCircle Daniel B
I like it and it does what I expect.
Small and maneuverable.Good on gas. Handles really well.
accountCircle Benjamin D
Great truck. If my son plays his cards right, it will be his in a few years.
Comfortable leather seats that are also heated with a touch of a button. Plenty of legroom for both front and back seats. Plenty of room in the bed as well. 4 wheel drive with plenty of torque. I've had it for two years now and have not come across any problems with the motor except for normal wear and tear.
accountCircle J W
It's a good truck that has not needed more than general maintenance done to it.
It's a good size for me. It still runs very well. I can pack a lot into the truck, not just using the bed but inside the truck as well. I also LOVE having suicide type doors for the back so it's easier to get larger items into the truck.
accountCircle Jennifer E
Very comfortable 3 person truck.
Vent blower only works on 4 however it is still able to keep the cab cool. Very reliable, starts first time every time. Seats 3 people comfortably. Has dents and dings around truck and some bigger ones on the tailgate. Good engine and runs excellent. The truck color is red.
accountCircle garry s
This is my third small pick up, been the best
It has very dependable,very few repairs other than standard maintenance,good power when needed,goog gas mileage

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle James M
Great gas mileage. 20 highway isn't bad at all and it's a 5 cyl
I like it. It's not luxurious or anything and ride is a little stiff, but does the job.
accountCircle Christina P
Little white truck with a big attitude.
Great vehicle for college kids. Does extremely well with being beaten up by first time drivers. Can haul enough to help with minor intercity moving.

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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Work Truck
175-220 HP 20-22 MPG 3 Seats
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SLE3
220 HP 20-20 MPG 2 Seats
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SL
175 HP 19-21 MPG 3-5 Seats
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SLE1
175-220 HP 19-20 MPG 5-6 Seats
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SLE2
220 HP 20-20 MPG 5-6 Seats
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SLT
220 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 GMC Canyon Owner Reviews

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5 stars 43%
4 stars 43%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle William R on February 13, 2021
It is a safe vehicle in safe working condition.
The truck runs good and does everything I need it to do. The ride is a bit rough and bumpy but since it is not a luxury truck I guess I would expect it. My only complaint is it overheats too easily when driving over the summit. I need to turn off the air conditioner anytime I drover over the summit.
accountCircle Jennifer E on February 4, 2021
Very comfortable 3 person truck.
Vent blower only works on 4 however it is still able to keep the cab cool. Very reliable, starts first time every time. Seats 3 people comfortably. Has dents and dings around truck and some bigger ones on the tailgate. Good engine and runs excellent. The truck color is red.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Jonathan B.

The 2006 GMC Canyon runs very smooth and has great acceleration. It is very easy to maintenance and has a strong body. It has been rear ended 3 times with barely a scratch. My Canyon has been on twelve rounds trips between California and Arkansas and still runs great.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Jonathan B.

Interior is very small making it hard to store anything without putting it in the bed of the truck. The process control module has a habit of putting the truck into reduced power mode due to corrosion build up on the fuses but is easy to clean and get it back running right.

Ranks #7 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2006 GMC Canyon has an average owner rating of 4.36 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 13 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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Ranks #5 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2006 GMC Canyon has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #5 of 13 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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Is The 2006 GMC Canyon A Good Car?

It is ok. Runs good but has a few quirks. Sometimes there is an issue with the starting delaying for exactly 10 minutes. Gm knows about it but will not take responsibility and do a recall for it.
Marschell R.

How Reliable Is The 2006 GMC Canyon?

As mentioned in the previous question, the canyon has a known starting issue that gm will not take responsibility for.
Marschell R.

Is The 2006 GMC Canyon A Good Value?

I paid 13888.00 which was a good deal. It was on one of those fish bait ads. This was about 5000 less than the original sticker price.
Marschell R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 GMC Canyon camshaft position sensor location?

Answer: The camshaft position sensor location in the 2006 GMC Canyon is at the top of the engine. The purpose of the sensor is to pinpoint the position of the crankshaft drive. Information on the position is sent to...

How much oil does the 2006 GMC Canyon take?

Answer: When equipped with the 2.8-liter engine, the 2006 GMC Canyon takeS4.73 liters (5.0 quarts) of SAE 5W-30 motor oil. The 3.5-liter V6 engine getS5.7 liters (6.0) quarts of fluid with the same viscosity. ThiS-TYPE...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

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Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety