The 2012 GMC canyon is a good buy for the person who wants a small reliable truck. The only downside is the 2.9l is a little weak in power, but the reliability and low cost upkeep is well worth the trade. Not very often does something on this truck breaks but if it does the majority of the parts don't cost much at all to replace. Very nice truck.
Adi T
on April 26, 2021
Problems with GMC is frustrating.
It is currently having problems. It started two years ago and no one could find issue; changed many things; finally went out and is either alternator, pcm, or computer or all three. Really tired of trying to find the issue and it does not do it at the mechanic shop then stops on my after.
christine m
on March 3, 2021
Easy handling, few blind spots, roomy, (4 door) good gas mileage.
Great little truck. Perfect size full size ones are too much for me. I used to drive the S10 pickups but they discontinued them. This one is most comparable.
Adie S
on February 23, 2021
It handles the road well and holds value.
It's well made and holds value. It's a little small. It makes for a smooth ride
Tim O
on January 28, 2021
The v-8 engine. Plenty of room.
It has an 350 v-8 engine. A lot of power. It is comfortable except for long drives of more than 3 hours. Gas mileage is not too good locally but, highway mileage is not bad. Could use a bigger gas tank. Simple maintenance is more difficult than in older models.Overall, not a bad vehicle. If they offer a 2020 model with a v8 engine. I would consider buying one.
Matt T
on December 31, 2020
2012 GMC canyon sle1 review.
This vehicle is fantastic. It drives well and also has plenty of room for passengers. Miles per gallon is the only downfall, but still not awful. I have had the truck for years now and never have had to replace anything other than tires. Would recommend.
Gary C
on December 7, 2020
Dependability is the most important trait in my opinion for this vehicle.
The GMC Canyon SUV that I own is a very reliable and comfortable vehicle. It has very good gas mileage usage and performs well on both long and short term trips. Comfort and styling also positive traits of this vehicle.
Dawn F
on October 15, 2020
Very dependable and safe in winter driving conditions.
I like the roomy bench seat. It is amazing in the snow. I dislike the gas mileage and how hard it is to turn around in small spaces.
Faith M
on September 10, 2020
Good gas mileage easy to navigate small but versatile.
This has been a very good vehicle. Its small yet roomy. Nice to have a bed for hauling things with the comfort of a car. It doesn't have any extras but I can add things as I wish. The only problem I've had was on a tire that was broken inside and threw the alignment off. Have traveled distance and is comfortable for trips. Gets excellent gas mileage as I only fill it up every two weeks or less depending on extra trips taken.
Dion D
on August 6, 2020
Gmc cars. Very durable and very tough.
The vehicle is very nice because of how durable the wheels are and how sturdy the turns are. The car is very direct and it does very well during the winter time. It last very long on gas. The gas is a bit pricey but it is worth it considering how long you’ll be driving it at a time.
Rafael V
on April 20, 2020
It's luxurious for a truck.
I bought this car used with 30,000 miles on it and now put 100,000 more miles in it. Never had an issue! Runs great just wish it was V6 not 4-cyl.
Mary S
on February 15, 2020
You don't need to fear switching from operating from a small car/cars to a truck. It is a great small truck that can help when you need to move/hull things, but don't want to drive a tank.
My truck is a great truck for people who want good gas mileage and to carry smaller/medium items like furniture or helping people move. It has a V6 and gets in the 20+ MPG mix driving which is pretty good for a truck if you use it both for hauling and for traveling to work. What I don't like is that it cannot carry wide loads or has the get up and go if the load is very heavy. It's good if you want to save on gas and don't need a heavy duty truck.
Jeremy S
on February 2, 2020
The canyon is super reliable.
The vehicle is very reliable, no real problems. When a tire is low or the oil needs to be changed a message pops up on the dash. Swapping a tire with the spare requires a proprietary piece that comes with the truck, and the process can be a bit of a hassle.
Mike M
on January 26, 2020
It has proven to be very dependable and has met most of my expectations.
I like my vehicle. I only have two complaints--1. It has a tight turning radius--you must have a large area to turn around in--something I wouldn't have expected from a small truck. And 2. I don't think the radio works as well as it should.
Caleb N
on October 1, 2019
It stalls so don't get angry if I sit at a red light.
I like it because of the handling. Its height is around where I need it to drive. I dislike it however since it stalls every once and awhile.
Cara S
on August 1, 2019
Good family and light work vehicle. A great little truck!
The truck is very useful, but it has a very light carrying capacity (4,000 lbs max). We use it for hauling wood, dirt, trees, and produce as well hauling our tents and tables to Farmer's Markets. It has issues with maintaining speed on cruise control on hills, often kicking up to a very high RPM for a short period instead of slowly downshifting to maintain the speed which is a problem since we live in mountainous country. The interior is very spacious and works well for our family of 4.
Sebastian W
on May 16, 2019
The sound system and power are great.
I loved my truck. It does great in the snow, sand, and mud. It also get decent gas mileage and provide plentiful cabin space.
Jenny E
on March 8, 2019
My truck is 4 door which I like because I have a lot of space in the cab.
My truck had issues when I first got it because the previous owner did not keep up with maintenance. After replacing the fan belt and water pump I have had no problems with it for the last 2 years. The water pump failed which caused the fan belt to come off. The previous owner seemed to have only changed the oil and never did a maintenance check under the hood.
J O
on March 4, 2019
It is paid off and drives very nice.Easy to park and good visibility on the road.
Pick up truck that fits my needs. Expect to keep vehicle at least 10 years. Currently averaging about 500 miles a month.
Hillary L
on February 15, 2019
Great vehicle, beautiful inside and outside.
GMC canyon is a good compact pickup truck. When properly equipped, it can tow up to 7,700 pounds, and it offers a trio of capable engines and car like handling. The canyon also has a nice interior with plenty of standard infotainment features. However, the canyon does not have the comfortable seats and space found in some rivals.