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Used 2012 GMC Canyon Consumer Reviews

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t, 10/25/2022
2008 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 5cyl 4A)
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my truck is a 2008 gmc canon worst truck i ever bought 4x4 not working ac not working frame rotted out

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4 out of 5 stars

2009 Canyon new 5.3 ltr. V-8

Jack, 01/03/2009
2009 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 5cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Traded my 06 Canyon for a hard to find 09 V-8 model. Was worth the effort. Lots of power, z71 package holds it in the road. Fun to drive and growls.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Comfortable, Fun to Drive V8

Lanie, 11/25/2009
2009 GMC Canyon Work Truck 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

FYI, I have the extended cab V8 SLT. This website did not have that choice. In any case I have had this truck about 9 months now, and just love it. It is really comfortable to drive. Being in CO it is wonderful to have the heated seats in winter. It handles well in snow, on rough dirt roads, etc. The gas mileage isn't great, but didn't expect it to be given that it is a V8. Has great "get up and go" to get up those mountains!

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Canyon Conquers Mountain Commute

Wayne Dear, 01/29/2010
2009 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I drive 120 miles round trip uphill both ways. The 3.7L I5 4sp auto has lots of power even with a full load. Got 24.9 mpg on the first fill up. 17" tires, high clearance good for off road, truck tracks steady in 4wd on snow and ice. CPU broke down in mountains; OnStar emergency towing and GMC warranty worked fine. Plenty of storage behind front seats but no room to sit there 'cept for babies. Middle seat belt a joke so I disconnected it. Friends commented on rugged good looks and awesome metalic blue paint job. Overall, a smart, affordable "small" 4wd truck.

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5 out of 5 stars

great little truck

carl&, 03/01/2024
2008 GMC Canyon SLE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

does all i need a small truck to do, very good fuel economy, rides nice, much easier to drive, park, backup than full size pickups

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