2006 GMC Canyon consumer reviews

It’s a good truck very comfortable interior smaller than it looks in pictures smooth driving and great four wheel drive capability’s lots of power and reliability

Great truck bought so our dog could have her own window she loves it great truck fun to drive love that it is a manual trans

Only only fault is long turning radius. The 5 cylinder engine has lots of torque and mileage around 20 mpg in around town. Wish new trucks were this size. 200000 miles without any major issues.

Since I got this truck, I have enjoyed it immensely. It is comfortable to drive and fun. I just wish the box was a foot longer.

I have been driving my dad's 2006 GMC Canyon for about 3 months now. I find that the design of the centre console affects the position of how you have your foot on the accelerator pedal. It causes great discomfort in your heel after a few months driving it. I now have a bump forming on my heel from where you have to have your foot positioned on the pedal. My father has to go in for surgery on his right foot heel for the same thing except his is worse because he has been driving it since the day he bought it. I was wondering if anyone else has had the same problem? I personally think it is a poor design on the manufacturers part and I was wondering if there is any way you could adjust the height of the pedals also to see if that would help reduce the pressure going onto your heel from the placement of your foot to the pedal.

I bought my used Canyon 3 years ago for a great price, many thousands less than a foreign make, and I have a truck that is just as good or better. The 3.5l is so much fun to drive, incredible response, great power, and good fuel economy. Iridium spark plugs and synthetic oil really improve engine performance and economy. 220,000 km and does not use a drop of oil. Transmission is flawless, crisp,yet smooth shifts, and always at the perfect r.p.m. Handling is good for a truck, very little body roll in corners, and very accurate feel to the steering. Brakes stop the truck quickly with no sign of fade. Ride on even pavement very smooth and big car-like. The suspension handles bumpy roads well, although there is a bit of the bounciness you will get from a light truck with a stiff suspension. The interior is simple but functional, with comfortable adjustable seats and everything within easy reach and working like new. I bought this truck to use in the winter and it has not disappointed me. Starts in -30c like it does in the summer, and the heater is awesome, no chance of cold feet or frosted windows in this thing. I have 2-wheel drive, but with winter tires and 70 kg. in the bed I have never even come close to being stuck. It just works great in the winter, not a one squeak or rattle. I am never worried about being stranded in it, and when your out of the city in very cold temperatures, being stranded means you could die. I have never regretted buying this totally reliable truck and I dought I ever will.

To be honest I bought my truck without actually driving one. I had driven other small trucks that either friends owned, rented, or just through test driving. I looked into the Canyon before heading to the dealership as I did the other vehicles, and I couldn't find a lot of solid reviews. Not a lot of bad reviews by any means, but just overall not really any reviews period. I love my truck. The price I understand but it'd be great if it were cheaper but I have no regrets AT ALL with what I paid. I've owned my truck for 6 years this year in August and it's still going strong. It has 256,000kms on the engine with no major issues. A crack in the Manifold, and an issue with the heater/ac switch (it works when it wants to but works just fine if it's on the hightest setting...which can be a little much sometimes). Other than that (and these issues hadnt happened until 5 years into owning it and HIGH kilometers so please don't think this is a horrible problem that would deter you). Worth all the pennies and if I didn't have to consider a new vehicle for 'warm storage' (only Canyon drawback with crew cab is still nowhere warm to pack the bags when the passenger spots are full.), then I would consider another Canyon. I couldn't find the Canyon on any kind of buy-back or lease return...people that bought them loved them too much to bring them back. Reliable for sure. great for mileage. comfortable. appealing look.

I've had my 2006 GMC Canyon Crew Cab Z71 4WD for almost 3 years and 50,000 miles now, and I am still quite happy with it. I get about 25mpg on the highway, and 17-18 when mixed with city driving, which is great for a truck. The interior is reasonably sized. My truck has the six-disc cd changer and XM, so there are plenty of music options on long trips. I have had very few problems with the truck that required service or warranty work.

My 2006 gmc canyon is one of the best trucks ive had it is a 5 speed and has the Inline 5 Vortec that is more then peppy it is close to my 350 vortec it drives wonderful and gets great mpg about 25 i love this truck and would recommend it to anyone

it's alright on gas just dont add any electical. it also needs a couple of grab handles 1 4 each side.