Used 2012 GMC Canyon Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Canyon, so we've included reviews for other years of the Canyon since its last redesign.
Almost a perfect truck.
RjPiet, 05/05/2016
2011 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck about 3 years ago.It had about 53000 miles and now it has 57000 miles which included 2 trips from Raleigh NC to Chicago Il. I love this truck and feel safe weather it be traveling through the mountains or just short trips. The only reason I need to sell this truck is because of the jump seats in back.It was fine for my wife and I but once the grandkids came around it is not feasible for child carriers or small children since they are not high enough to see out the side rear window.But I would use extra pillows to help that along. Other than that I would drive this truck cross country and feel very safe. So now I need to sell this truck because I need a full rear back seat and it will cost me more to get a crew cab and I am sure I will have to get an older model truck but the wife is the boss.
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Great truck
newowner, 10/18/2009
2009 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Got this truck during cash C4C and love it. The cons: Lucky to get 15 miles per gallon in the city. The engine doesn't have a lot of punch starting from zero. Low clearance and not meant for off road if not 4X4. The pros: Great power on the highway. Has real punch once you get over 50. Quiet at high speeds, compared to other trucks. Smooth suspension, great on washboard, bumpy roads. Very comfortable with a lot of room, at least in the front. Great interior; I don't agree that it has too much plastic or seems cheap on the inside. Replaced tiny factory tires and it has a great, classic look now. Note:Toyota and Nissan are now copying big, boxy look of GMC trucks.
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This truck saved my life
jequines, 02/04/2011
2009 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Stabilitrac on this truck is the best thing I have ever had in a vehicle, driving through a blizzard in the mountains for 7hrs with 1/2 a foot of snow on the highway and this truck(2wd) with firestone winterforce tires handled it like a champ, no slipping no sliding it drove perfectly. gets great mileage 20city 28 hwy. By far the most powerful 4cyl pickup I test drove. Looks great and now have 40,000kms on it with no problems. Interior front seats are comfortable rear seat in ext cab are a joke, for children only. Truck tows my 3000 boat no problems and this little 2wd can get through suprisingly deep snow confidently. Would defn' buy another.
This is a Great Little Truck
john r. page, 04/19/2017
2012 GMC Canyon SLE-1 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
It has its "act together."
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Brake Problems
ken Almonrode, 10/29/2009
2008 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
The day I picked it up the head lights would not shut off and brake pedal went almost to the floor. the Dealer fixed the head lights and was told the brakes were ok they are all like that. Back to the dealer for wipers that turned on by their self and low tire light coming on for on reason. Took vehicle to a none dealer service station were they trued the rear drums and solved the brake problem.
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355nation believer, 09/05/2009
2009 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 5cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
less than 2K mi. just got it, but I Cash for Clunkers'ed a GMC Sierra 1500 w. 156K mi. The improvements in this truck over my 90's era truck are amazing! It's NOT the 4x4 model I have, it's the 4X2. The site doesn't allow the inline 5 cyl. engine 4X2 choice for the crew cab. The power of the 225 c.i. engine is great, much better than my old 4.3 liter V-6 could muster. It has passing power! I have had a Taco (Toyota Tacoma) left 'in the dust' after a traffic merging. Mileage is about 17-18 mpg in mostly city driving, not really broken-in yet. Interior comfort is high. The truck drives like a car more-than a truck. The crew cab is spacious-enough for two adults in the rear.
Great truck few problems
seabig, 12/15/2009
2009 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have a 2009 ex cab long box 2wd. Pros. -gas mileage, just over 20mpg in the city -no problems really so far, -stabilitrac is a must for winter driving -stereo sounds great -comfortable -power is adequate -Love all the chrome and the little tool boxes under the rear seats Cons. -Tires (amerigeneral) love to grab little stones and fling them up causing paint chips. Driving down a road that is dirty sounds like you are being shot at. -Plastic around stereo and vents looks very cheap -trac control comes on automatically and limits acceleration if you forget to turn it off and try to jump across traffic you might die -drivers door wouldn't shut right but dealer adjusted it and its fine now
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canyon, 11/05/2010
2010 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Extended Cab SB (3.7L 5cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
i was looking to get back into a truck. my local dealer had one z71 sle ext cab on the lot. test drove it and got it. i was a little concerned with all the negative reviews, but did research with other owners. they told me it's a solid truck. so far, i love it! only had one headlamp replaced due to condensation.
Runs like a champ
john232, 04/16/2008
2008 GMC Canyon SL 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Truck has lots of power for a 4 banger. Get about 26 on the highway and 18 in the city. Smooth tranny and stoutly built medium sized truck. I recommend this truck. Four wheel anti lock brakes are standard as are cruise control. Get the auto trans you will not be dissapointed. I got the SL trim with sliding glass back window.
Best Truck for My Money
FDH, 02/11/2008
2008 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I previously had 2005 GMC Reg cab with 4cyl and Auto trans. Drove around 67000 mi. Purchased current 2008 GMC SLE ext cab 3.7 5 cylinder with auto trans and locking rear. Fantastic truck with Great towing ability! I think for the money spent and the 5yr /100000 mi warranty that comes with this truck. This is probably the best buy out there