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2021 GMC Canyon
Pickup · 2015–2026
Trims and features
Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel; 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2021 Canyon trims
| AT4 | Denali | Elevation | Elevation Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 4–5 | 4–5 |
| Rows of seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 17 in | 20 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Forward collision warning | Optional | Standard | Optional | — |
| Lane departure warning | Optional | Standard | Optional | — |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as GMC reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for GMC aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 16–20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 8 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 16–20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 8 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 16–20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 210 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 16–20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 62 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 19–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 26 | Optional | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 18–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 11 | Optional | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 19–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 0 | 14 | Optional | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 0 | 17 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 15–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 52 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 15–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 66 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 16–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 270 | Optional | Yes |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 16–22 mpg | 4 of 5 | 8 | 321 | Optional | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Canyon 2016–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GMC CANYON - AT4X AEV PU/CC N/A 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 8 |
| 2026 | GMC CANYON PU/CC N/A 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 8 |
| 2026 | GMC CANYON PU/CC N/A RWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 8 |
| 2025 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 2 | 8 |
| 2025 | GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 2 | 8 |
| 2025 | GMC Canyon AT4X AEV PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 3 | 206 |
| 2024 | GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 3 | 206 |
| 2024 | GMC Canyon AT4X AEV PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | GMC Canyon AT4X AEV PU/CC RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 62 |
| 2023 | GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 62 |
| 2022 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 26 |
| 2022 | GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 26 |
| 2022 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 26 |
| 2022 | GMC Canyon PU/EC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 26 |
| 2021 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 11 |
| 2021 | GMC Canyon PU/EC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 11 |
| 2021 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 11 |
| 2021 | GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 11 |
| 2020 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 | GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 | GMC Canyon PU/EC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 14 |
| 2019 | GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 17 |
| 2019 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 17 |
| 2019 | GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 17 |
| 2019 | GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 17 |
| 2018 | GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 52 |
| 2018 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 52 |
| 2018 | GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 52 |
| 2018 | GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 52 |
| 2017 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 66 |
| 2017 | GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 66 |
| 2017 | GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 66 |
| 2017 | GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 66 |
| 2016 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 270 |
| 2016 | GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 270 |
| 2016 | GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 270 |
| 2016 | GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 270 |
| 2015 | GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 321 |
| 2015 | GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 8 | 321 |
| 2015 | GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 321 |
| 2015 | GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 8 | 321 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Canyon 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2026 | Canyon 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2026 | Canyon AT4X 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2026 | Canyon AT4X AEV 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2026 | Canyon Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2025 | Canyon 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2025 | Canyon 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2025 | Canyon AT4X 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2025 | Canyon AT4X AEV 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2024 | Canyon 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2024 | Canyon 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2024 | Canyon AT4X 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2024 | Canyon AT4X AEV 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2024 | Canyon Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2023 | Canyon 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2023 | Canyon 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2023 | Canyon AT4X 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2023 | Canyon Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2022 | Canyon 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–23 |
| 2022 | Canyon 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2021 | Canyon 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–23 |
| 2021 | Canyon 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
18–22 |
| 2020 | Canyon 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2020 | Canyon 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2019 | Canyon 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2019 | Canyon 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2019 | Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 15 |
| 2018 | Canyon 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–25 |
| 2018 | Canyon 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–23 |
| 2018 | Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 15 |
| 2017 | Canyon 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–25 |
| 2017 | Canyon 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–23 |
| 2017 | Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 15 |
| 2016 | Canyon 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–25 |
| 2016 | Canyon 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2016 | Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 16 |
| 2015 | Canyon 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–22 |
| 2015 | Canyon 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–21 |
| 2015 | Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 16 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.