2008 GMC Canyon Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -17 City / 20 -22 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
185 -242
Seats
3 -6
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bradley R
My vehicle is so reliable and comfortable that I have to say it's great.
I love my vehicle. It's very reliable, I can move furniture and have my kids sit comfortable in there car seats. I've been driving it for years now and it still runs great. It's never broke down on me and it's easy to use and drive. I know I can always count on it to get me to doctors appointments or anywhere I need to go.
accountCircle Telisha F
Curtain airbags all around
Only problem was with sitting comfortably. I loved everything else about my truck. It was side impact tested and everything
accountCircle Staci H
Would recommend this vehicle to others. Affordable and dependable
Full efficient and lots of storage space. Lots of cab room. Dependable and reliable.
accountCircle Isabel N
I love with my vehicle, the mileage, color and comfort.
I am so happy with my GMC. I bought it in 2012. I was living in Lompoc and worked in Santa Barbara ca. I was driving 120 miles a day. My GMC canyon, is a 4 cylinder, a gas saver, is truck, is very reliable. I traveled to many places with comfort. It has many features that I do not understand. I am old school that is why I do not understand many of the features that my great truck has. The one that is most important to me is the motor and the performance of my vehicle, also the comfort.
accountCircle William B
Compact truck with the get up of a lion I guess it's pretty nice.
Reliable and compact for a truck. Honestly they are hard to find, but if you find one for a decent price with less that 150k miles hop on it asap. I was able to find mine with 60k miles for $15k. Use that as a gauge when you buy yours. Very fun to drive and handy when it comes to the 4 wheel drive and the bed.
accountCircle John H
Why my car is a good car.
It is a comfortable car. It has good performance. It has good safety. It also has good reliability. It has no problems. It has smooth driving. It is a comfortable car. It has good performance. It has good safety. It also has good reliability. It has no problems. It has smooth driving.
accountCircle SAMUEL P
Dependable comfortable truck.
I,ve had this truck for almost six years and it has proven to be dependable at all times in all seasons. I use it to do farm work so I know it hauls and tows well even on muddy and rutted farm roads. It is also one of the best on road rides I have had.
accountCircle allison g
2008 GMC Canyon great small truck
My 2008 GMC Canyon drives well. It gets around 18 mpg city and around 20 mpg highway. It has over 200,000 miles on it and have had great luck with it running. It had started to rust a bit. It is comfy to drive.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Pamela M
Color seats drive air heat radio.
It runs good but it is high on gas. Also the tale pipe makes noise. I like the seats, color and radio.
accountCircle Hans R
I search out the most reliable and dependable vehicle I can find.
I like the color and it is reliable. I do not like some of the quality issues.

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
185-242 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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1SA
242 HP 18-18 MPG 3 Seats
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1SB
242 HP 18-18 MPG 3 Seats
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SL
185-242 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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SLE1
242 HP 18-18 MPG 6 Seats
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SLE2
242 HP 18-18 MPG 6 Seats
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SLT
242 HP 18-18 MPG 6 Seats
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2008 GMC Canyon Owner Reviews

4.21
19 Reviews
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5 stars 37%
4 stars 53%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 5%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Bill M on May 17, 2021
Workhorse 2008 GMC canyon 4 wheel drive.
A very reliable 4 wheel drive GMC canyon. This truck gets me to and from work every day. And other days to places I need to get to. I have had this truck for 4 1/2 years and it is paid for. It gets alright mileage, it is a workhorse of a truck. It has a superior 5 cylinder gas engine.
accountCircle Staci H on March 30, 2021
Would recommend this vehicle to others. Affordable and dependable
Full efficient and lots of storage space. Lots of cab room. Dependable and reliable.
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Ranks #7 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2008 GMC Canyon has an average owner rating of 4.21 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 11 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2008 Honda Ridgeline
4.55
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2008 Isuzu i-370
4.5
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2008 GMC Canyon
4.21

Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2008 GMC Canyon has a combined MPG of 21 which ranks it #3 of 11 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2008 Isuzu i-290
24 MPG
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2008 Nissan Frontier
23 MPG
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2008 GMC Canyon
21 MPG

Is The 2008 GMC Canyon A Good Car?

Yes, I love it! It's comfortable and has plenty of room. (Me being tall) it drives smooth as well...
Lisa P.

How Reliable Is The 2008 GMC Canyon?

It has been extremely reliable. We keep up on maintenance so that we haven't had any concerning problems with it.
Pamela M.

Is The 2008 GMC Canyon A Good Value?

I can't remember exactly how much we paid for it but it definitely has held up its value. Been driving it for 10 years and many more to come.
Yolanda R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2008 GMC Canyon cabin air filter location?

Answer: The 2008 GMC Canyon cabin air filter is located under the hood under the window cowl. The role of a cabin air filter is to prevent dust, pollen and other pollutants from entering Your car through the air...

What are some of the 2008 gmc canyon transmission problems?

Answer: The GMC Canyon's model year 2008 will have typical transmission problems common to all vehicles, which can be alleviated (usually) by either topping off Your ATF fluid or replacing it altogether. In addition to...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Rollover

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