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2026 GMC Canyon

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

GMC Canyon
Pictured: 2022 GMC Canyon Elevation, front 4.4.23. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Body styles
Crewcab 2WD, Crewcab 4WD, Crewcab 4WD At4, Crewcab 4WD At4x
Engines
2.7L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
20 combined · 19 city / 23 hwy
Length
213 in
Curb weight
4,716–5,298 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
2 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 6 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2026 GMC Canyon is a standard pickup truck offered with a 2.7L 4-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 213 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 132-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,716 lb (Crewcab 2WD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway), 2% worse than the 2026 standard pickup truck average of 20.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.

What changed for 2026

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 Canyon — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Canyon →

Trims, performance & features

Engine–2.7L turbo 4-cyl
DriveAWD/4WD

Trims

AT4ElevationDenali

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Rear automatic brakingStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Parking assistSome trims
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes

Built in: Wentzville, Missouri

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2026 Canyon configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Crewcab 2WD213 in74.8 in79.9 in131.5 in66.1 / 66.1 in4,716 lb55/45
Crewcab 4WD213 in74.8 in79.9 in131.5 in66.1 / 66.1 in4,971 lb56/44
Crewcab 4WD At4213 in76.4 in79.9 in131.5 in66.1 / 66.1 in4,971 lb56/44
Crewcab 4WD At4x213 in76.4 in81.5 in131.5 in66.1 / 66.1 in5,298 lb56/44

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Canyon 2WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive19 / 23 / 20-2%$3,350443
Canyon 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19+4%$3,550462
Canyon Mud Terrain Tires 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive17 / 20 / 18-2%$3,700494
Canyon AT4X 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive17 / 17 / 17-7%$3,950527
Canyon AT4X AEV 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive16 / 16 / 16-13%$4,200564
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $4,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
20.5 MPG2026 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 GMC Canyon.

Similar 2026 standard pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 GMC Canyon (this car)20 MPGNot rated2
2026 Toyota Tacoma23 MPGNot rated0
2026 Chevrolet Colorado21 MPGNot rated1
2026 Ford Ranger23 MPGNot rated8
2026 Honda Ridgeline21 MPGNot rated0
2026 Jeep Gladiator19 MPGNot rated2
2026 Rivian R1T420 miNot rated2

Recalls (2)

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual · Feb 26, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles

Problem
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Risk
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Dec 11, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V856000 · 1,120 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2026 GMC Canyon is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

8Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
600 miTypical mileage at failure
Power Train3
Steering2
Wheels1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Unknown Or Other1
Back Over Prevention › Warnings1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
26/03: 126/05: 126/06: 126/07: 226/08: 126/09: 226/0326/0526/0626/0726/0826/09max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Other Canyon years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2025 Canyon20213 in★★★★★28
2024 Canyon20213 in★★★★★3207
2023 Canyon20213 in★★★★★362
2022 Canyon23224.8 in★★★★★128
2021 Canyon23224.8 in★★★★★212
2020 Canyon23224.8 in★★★★★014
2019 Canyon23224.8 in★★★★★017
2018 Canyon25224.8 in★★★★★153
2017 Canyon25224.8 in★★★★★166
2016 Canyon25224.8 in★★★★★4271
2015 Canyon22224.8 in★★★★★8303
2012 Canyon21207.1 inNot rated220

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or GMC. How we calculate this →