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Used 2021 GMC Canyon Consumer Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Better than all the rivals

M. Levine, 02/23/2020
updated 03/01/2022
2020 GMC Canyon Denali 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful

This truck is actually fun to drive. Adequate power from the V6, Nice brakes and steering that actually gives feedback. The interior although a bit dated is nice enough. I previously owned a 2016 Colorado but stepped up to the Canyon. All in all a great truck!

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

2020 Canyon All-Terrain 4x4

Kovich, 03/06/2020
updated 09/10/2020
2020 GMC Canyon All Terrain 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB w/Cloth (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
38 of 40 people found this review helpful

After intensively researching new midsize trucks, I felt it was clear that the Colorado/Canyon twins were the best options (although I prefer the "truckier" front end of the Canyon). The V6/8 speed combo works fantastically well together in the city and on the highway-- it never feels out of breath, even in steep mountain driving. The Canyon drives and handles much smaller than it is-- making it very livable in parking garages and street parking-- and ride quality is superb for a truck. After owning the truck for 7 months now, I'm impressed to note that it gets 20-21 mpg in mostly city driving. That's better mileage than the V6-powered midsize car it replaced. Get one. You'll love it.

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5 out of 5 stars

2021 AT4 GMC Canyon

Bob S., 03/04/2021
2021 GMC Canyon AT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.1 ft. SB w/Leather (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful

I've got a little over 2K on my 2021 Canyon AT4 Quad cab short bed. There is nothing I don't like about this mid size pickup. Really glad with the redesign body in 2021 vs. prior years. The ride is smooth, seats are firm and comfortable. Enjoy the remote start. Have had to get use to actually putting a key into the ignition again. The tow rating of over 7K fits with our towing needs and we do have the tow package. The milage is quite good and auto 2/4x works great.

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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Ready to trade in my 2020 Canyon

C.B., 06/08/2020
2020 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
43 of 47 people found this review helpful

This truck is...disappointing. Mainly due to the glitchy electrical system. Radio issues, cruise control issues, power seat issues, shifting gear issues, and brake issues. And it is only 2 months old!!!

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1 out of 5 stars

Reliability, thumbs down

BeeDee, 10/18/2020
2020 GMC Canyon All Terrain 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB w/Cloth (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful

Liked the vehicle a lot initially, great off road manners other than the low front air dam, which can be removed. But it threw a rod @ 5000 miles during normal highway driving, getting jerked around by GM with the truck at a dealer 800 miles from my home, ordering a new engine.

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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