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2017 GMC Canyon consumer reviews

$20,885 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Canyon GMC
(88 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.5
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GMC Canyon SLT is top of the line

The GMC Canyon SLT is loaded with great comfort options and accessories like a trailer hitch, bed liner, and more. I highly recommend this truck to everyone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfortable, plenty of power.

Meets all my needs for a mid sized pickup truck. Like the design, interior styling is great, ride is comfortable, nice and quiet too. Plenty of power for me so far.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very stylish

This truck exceeded my expectations. Very roomy and comfortable and feels very sturdy and solid. Gas mileage is very good for a heavy truck. Very stylish.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome truck

This truck was exactly what I was looking for and had been looking for several months.I bought it with 4500 miles on it and got an outstanding deal.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Flawed 8 speed transmission design

Save your money and buy something else. The seriously flawed 8 speed transmission will leave shuddering and vibrating due to a faulty torque convertor design. It feels like you are driving over rumble strips. Worse yet, when you accelerate the transmission bogs down and is a serious safety issue. GM is clueless. I understand they may have a new design torque convertor but you are put on a waiting list. Meanwhile, makes you wonder what all in the transmission is being damaged as they will not pay for a loaner vehicle until the parts come in, even under their own warranty. So you simply drive the piece of junk and hope for the best.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Seems to be a good vehicle to own

This vehicle meets my needs and is very comfortable on the highway. Seems to have good gas mileage. I like the interior feel and styling

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Denali

It's an amazing truck and looks very good compared to all the other mid-size trucks out on the market. The Denali is a bad xxx boss!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Own it 14 months has been service 53 days and coun

This 2017 slt vehicle is a disappointment. Bought it new April 26 2017, today is June 22, 2018. I have 4500 miles on it. Had it in the shop 2 times for a total of 43 days for transmission problems. It would down shift very hard from 3 rd to first. Felt like something was grabbing the rear rend. 1st visit the dealer had for 3 days and , after ?tweaking the software? , said the hard shifting was normal. Second time I requested a ride along. That dealer employee happened to have a 2018 canyon, which was good because he could make a legitimate comparison. When the problem demonstrated itself, he said ? whoa, mine does that but not THAT bad?. Then the wait started. Service mgr had to discuss with GMC big boys. They wanted to keep ?tweaking the software?. Then they wanted technician to ?tear it down? . Fortunately the tech said was stupid and the Gmc big boys finally authorized a new transmission. Then it took 14 days to ?find? a transmission and install. Total of 43 days. In January 2018 I started to experience a feeling/sound like going over rumble strips. I waited until it finally got so frequent and pronounced that when I took it in the dealership could not deny experiencing it. Or say ?that is normal?. I took it in June 11. It is now June 22. Decision is that it is the torque converter. But they haven?t even started to replace it because there are no torque converters available. But, I should be glad to know that I am first on the list. Whoopee!! 55 days total in the shop for transmission and torque converter and counting. And this is assuming they will not find any other problems once they start. After this is resolved then they have to address the suspension. The ride has progressively gotten worse. It is like riding over cobblestones regardless of speed or road surface. This is already on my problem list at the dealership. Very much regret giving up my 2005 midsized foreign truck. I am making payments but cannot use my truck. I will say the service mgr did give me a compensation after my transmission saga. Soothes the pocketbook a little, But sure hasn?t taken away the frustration, irritation, disappointment, aggravation we are experiencing. Don?t know if I will every feel comfortable with this vehicle b

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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A vacation every time I drive.

This truck has great room (extended cab), is well laid out, and is very comfortable. I expect this to be my last vehicle and it will be a great one. I enjoy being in it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Mid Sized Truck

I could not be happier with my New 2017 GMC Canyon 4X4. Not only does it look great, it runs like a dream! With comfort and power to spare I feel like I can go anywhere!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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