Used 2006 GMC Canyon Consumer Reviews
Used Canyon for sale
My First Truck
DoninVirginia, 12/10/2006
2006 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the first true truck that I've owned (to distinquish it from the three SUVs that I previously owned). I can honestly say that I'm very happy with my purchase. I bought it at end of model year, so the incentives and pricing were just too good to pass up. Some reviewers have complained that the interior is not as good as they thought it should be. I contend that this vehicle is not a sedan and, therefore, their expectations are not realistic. I'm disappointed that the fog lamp button is not accessible through the light panel on an "after market" fog lamp installation. The gas mileage is also below expectations (likely due to wind drag from the tailgate).
The Works
we bought two, 12/02/2006
2006 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've beaten this truck pretty good. It has the off-road package, so I did a little off-roading and the truck took it well. Plenty of clearance, handling is good, and more power than I needed to climb a 33 degree dirt hill with three other big guys in the cab. I have the I5 Vortec engine and a heavy foot; my average mileage has been about 18.5. Straight highway is at 22 and city driving has been no worse than 17.5. I have read reviews where people say the interior feels cheap and I understand moving parts might feel that way, however, I think they misinterpret the molded plastic features that have a tight range of movement with little resistence; adding to the fun and solid feel of the truck.
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Love New Canyon
Jill, 10/27/2005
2006 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I used to drive a Dodge Ram 1500 at 15 MPG or less. Since even the Dakota gets only about 17 MPG and I needed a truck, I test drove the GMC Canyon. I have a 5 cycl, automatic, with FWD. I just love it!!! Best truck I have owned in the compact category. Gas mileage is anywhere from 20 MPG to 25 depending on my payload, wind...etc. This truck handles sssoooo much better than the Dodge Ram did and I really like Dodge products. Interior may not be as fancy as Dodge but I can live with it.
Heck of a truck
2006 gmc crew cab, 06/26/2008
2006 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I picked this up in March of '06 and immeadiately took it on a trip, getting mid to high 20's in MPG. Other than regular maintenance, it has never had any work done on it. I previously had a 2001 GMC Sonoma 4x4. This truck is 2wd, saving gas. Since then, I have taken many trips with this vehicle, and the truck has performed extremely well! I plan to replace it with another one just like it when my lease is up. The Japanese makers can keep their trucks!
Love my Canyon
kygmcfan, 01/13/2006
2006 GMC Canyon Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Been driving a Canyon for about a year, the low end model with an automatic. Plenty of power, good fuel economy, overall acomfortable ride. I don't understand coments about poor build quality, I find this unit to be built far better than any other units I looked at including the Japanese units for a whole lot less money.