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GMC Canyon

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Available trims

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  • 2WD Crew Cab Elevation
    Starts at
    $38,400
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,803 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    7,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab Elevation
    Starts at
    $41,700
    17 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,953 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    7,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab AT4
    Starts at
    $45,700
    16 City / 16 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,708 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    7,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab Denali
    Starts at
    $52,000
    17 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,524 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    7,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

Five-seat mid-size pickup truck
Crew-cab short bed only
310-hp, turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine
Hardcore off-road AT4X model available

The good & the bad

The good

Upscale interior
Comfortable ride
Quiet all-terrain tires
Standard wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Commanding seating position

The bad

Powertrain lag
Gas mileage
Touchscreen headlight controls
Powertrain sound
Pricey
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Expert 2025 GMC Canyon review

our expert's take
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What Is the 2025 GMC Canyon?

The slightly ritzier sibling to Chevrolet’s Colorado, the GMC Canyon is a mid-size pickup powered by a 310-horsepower, 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It has an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear- or four-wheel drive. Unlike some of its rivals, the Canyon is available in a single configuration: a crew cab with a 5-foot bed. The off-road-oriented AT4 trim comes standard with 4WD and can be upgraded with enhanced off-road gear via AT4X and AT4X AEV Edition packages, which include mud-terrain tires and skid plates to protect the underbody. The Denali trim adds fancy features like 20-inch wheels and upgraded trim inside and out. The Canyon’s competitors include the Ford Ranger, Jeep Gladiator, Honda Ridgeline, Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma.

What’s New on the 2025 GMC Canyon?

The new Nightfall Edition adds black wheels and badging to the AT4, as well as a bed-mounted sports bar and rock rails to protect the sills from damage during hardcore rock-hopping. On all trim levels, a new Utility Wall Package includes cargo straps and latches, plus bed-wall inserts with attachment points for securing cargo.

What Features in the 2025 GMC Canyon Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • All-terrain tires
  • Keyless entry and start
  • 11.3-inch touchscreen
  • Google Built-In
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Forward collision warning
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Lane departure steering assist
  • Blind spot warning with steering assist
  • Rear parking sensors

Available features include:

  • Lifted suspension
  • Locking front and rear differentials
  • Underbody skid plates
  • Heavy-duty stamped-steel bumpers
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Synthetic leather seating
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Perforated leather seating
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Head-up display
  • Surround-view camera system
  • Adaptive cruise control

Should I Buy the 2025 GMC Canyon?

Despite its small footprint (relative to full-size pickups), the GMC Canyon boasts impressive capabilities. It can haul up to 1,640 pounds in the bed or tow trailers weighing as much as 7,700 pounds. Off-road, the Canyon’s compact size is an asset, making it more maneuverable over difficult terrain. A comfortable and well-designed cab makes the Canyon a solid pick among mid-size pickups.

2025 GMC Canyon review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2025 GMC Canyon?

The slightly ritzier sibling to Chevrolet’s Colorado, the GMC Canyon is a mid-size pickup powered by a 310-horsepower, 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It has an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear- or four-wheel drive. Unlike some of its rivals, the Canyon is available in a single configuration: a crew cab with a 5-foot bed. The off-road-oriented AT4 trim comes standard with 4WD and can be upgraded with enhanced off-road gear via AT4X and AT4X AEV Edition packages, which include mud-terrain tires and skid plates to protect the underbody. The Denali trim adds fancy features like 20-inch wheels and upgraded trim inside and out. The Canyon’s competitors include the Ford Ranger, Jeep Gladiator, Honda Ridgeline, Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma.

What’s New on the 2025 GMC Canyon?

The new Nightfall Edition adds black wheels and badging to the AT4, as well as a bed-mounted sports bar and rock rails to protect the sills from damage during hardcore rock-hopping. On all trim levels, a new Utility Wall Package includes cargo straps and latches, plus bed-wall inserts with attachment points for securing cargo.

What Features in the 2025 GMC Canyon Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • All-terrain tires
  • Keyless entry and start
  • 11.3-inch touchscreen
  • Google Built-In
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Forward collision warning
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Lane departure steering assist
  • Blind spot warning with steering assist
  • Rear parking sensors

Available features include:

  • Lifted suspension
  • Locking front and rear differentials
  • Underbody skid plates
  • Heavy-duty stamped-steel bumpers
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Synthetic leather seating
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Perforated leather seating
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Head-up display
  • Surround-view camera system
  • Adaptive cruise control

Should I Buy the 2025 GMC Canyon?

Despite its small footprint (relative to full-size pickups), the GMC Canyon boasts impressive capabilities. It can haul up to 1,640 pounds in the bed or tow trailers weighing as much as 7,700 pounds. Off-road, the Canyon’s compact size is an asset, making it more maneuverable over difficult terrain. A comfortable and well-designed cab makes the Canyon a solid pick among mid-size pickups.

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Safety review

Based on the 2025 GMC Canyon base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
4/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
3/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
3/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

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Consumer reviews

75% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0

Most recent

  • By stevefromthephillyburbs from Phila, PA
    Used to own this car
    October 20, 2025

    Well, my 2024 Canyon was a success, and at 9K miles, I

    Well, my 2024 Canyon was a success, and at 9K miles, I traded it. And I ended up with a 2025 Canyon that was a dud. Frankly, I was under the impression that the Canyon was the ONLY truck with the extra legroom. Why? The specs show it to be that way. But the Tacoma, well it has the SAME front legroom. And had I known that, I don't think I would have bought the Canyon to begin with. Why? The Canyon is nice, but it's expensive. And yes, it can tow alot and has alot of horsepower, but that doesn't do anything for me cause I don't tow or drive like a race car driver. The things that mattered to me, things that were annoying, were things like a lack of a lightswitch vs. using the touchscreen. And the fact that it sits so doggone high and the roofline cut low, it was tricky to get into for a bigger fella. But the biggest concern is the lack of GMC service and support. To get it in for service that it needed for a dead battery at 4 months, and jumping it enough times it would not jump start any longer, I had to replace the battery myself out of pocket or pay for a rental out of pocket. See, there are so many GMC products in for problems, there are no dealer loaners. And while GM might pay you back for a rental but only if the rental is a GM vehicle. All GM rentals were on long term rental at three local rental locations (the big 3) because they too were rented to GM customers waiting on long term repairs. Sadly, with the lack of service dealers nearby that could handle my situation, and the lack of support from GM about the rental situation, I changed the battery and traded it in on a Tacoma that DOES have the front legroom you might know it has. The re-design is the best, the dead pedal is out far enough and more like the 45" if you don't carry anyone in the back seat, same as the Canyon.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By BeerInn from Litchfield, NH
    Owns this car
    October 6, 2025

    So far I have been enjoying my 2025 GMC Canyon Denali.

    So far I have been enjoying my 2025 GMC Canyon Denali. It has a great ride and is very comfortable. The Canyon drives very nicely and has plenty of power for my usage (I don't tow anything). It tracks well and has a very smooth ride that rivals previous BMWs (328 and X5's). I have had zero issues but the vehicle is only 1.5 months old (approx 1,700 miles on it). THe only downside (which many people agree on) is that it is seriously lacking storage space. Center console storage is about 1/2 what it was in my 2020 Jeep Wrangler and under seat storage (rear seats) is almost useless ..very little space. That being said, I'd still recommend the GMC Canyon and hope it continues to impress me.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Eyecue from Inman, KS
    Owns this car
    September 10, 2025

    This is a great truck.

    This is a great truck. It is peppy and well designed. The electronics take some getting used to. The storage inside the tailgate is brilliant. There appears to be a lack of some desired features in the models. Some things should be in the mid range model and they are not. There is no place to mount any radio equipment for GMRS or HAM and there is a lack of 12 volt power sources, Also there is no 4x4 low range in these. I never had to use it much in other 4x4's but it was present, I am not a fan of the online manuals. If you need to look something up, you better have a laptop with you. 2 things concern me; one is YEARLY oil changes the other is the lack of division between models in operations description of features in the manual. There is also a visible seam in the bed were it is welded during manufacturing, Looks like a three year old did it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Dennis Cameron from West Chester Pa.
    Owns this car
    September 8, 2025

    Good fuel economy, great performance, great looks inside

    Good fuel economy, great performance, great looks inside and out, could use a little more cab space and more comfortable seats. Miss some of the old stereo controls like manual tuning and a CD system. Do not like the auto stop feature it is annoying and I believe will do more harm than good to the starters life on the engine or noticeable fuel price savings. Most of all there is way way too much electronic and computer monitors on the systems of the entire vehicle, you took the wrenches and sockets right out of the hands of the do it yourself mechanics that knew how mechanical and electrical systems worked in vehicles without extreme expenses incurred, now you need an advanced computer technician’s degree to work on your own vehicle.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2025 GMC Canyon?

The 2025 GMC Canyon is available in 4 trim levels:

  • 2WD Elevation (1 style)
  • 4WD AT4 (1 style)
  • 4WD Denali (1 style)
  • 4WD Elevation (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2025 GMC Canyon?

The 2025 GMC Canyon offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2025 GMC Canyon reliable?

The 2025 GMC Canyon has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2025 GMC Canyon owners.

Is the 2025 GMC Canyon a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2025 GMC Canyon. 75.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.0
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 4.0

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