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Snappy, Fuel Efficient, Quiet, Great Ride
GMC Man, 11/03/2020
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I actually Ordered my 16 GMC Canyon, SLT trim, and mega options. Best thing besides the factory sub, bose system and Leather seats has to be the Factory Preformance Exhaust. I’ve gotten over 33 mpg with the 3.6 V6 doing 80 mph! All control functions easy to use, rides like a Lazyboy down interstates! I’m not sure why some have issues with transmission shifting, maybe because I got the preformance exaust was computer set different? Only thing I don’t like is the tires it came with, not a fan of the Wranglers at all! But it will smoke the tires from a stop, and I’ve hit it at lights and see some Cameros, Mustangs etc in rear view in no time, I get an odd look from those drivers as they didn’t think a truck was that fast. When 1st got it I found myself doing like 90 when entering an on ramp to interstate and didn’t realize my speed. One thing is if you want a more definate shift point, just put in tow mode, actually I’ve found I get better milage in town this way. Otherwise just use the manual shift mode and no issues. Myself I haven’t had any transmission issiues, and I have heard that the later production GMC vs Chevy was a different computer shift program. I’ve had nothing but compliments on this truck and I’m very happy with it. As far as some saying no pushbutton start, not an issiue with me, I’d rather have a key vs need to go somewhere and dead battery in a fob. Heck, way better than my 1st truck, a 1962 Chevy, 3 on tree, straight 6, doors were so odd almost every time I’d bang my knee getting in. Best truck I’ve ever owned, and I’m not so sure about the 8 speeds in 2017 to current I’ve heard more bad about those vs the 6 speeds, so guess its in the reviews?
Nice Truck for the Money
dave brown, 01/21/2017
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nice truck handles well. Priced right so far so good
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Coffin Dodger, 03/13/2017
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Good pickup for older person. Rides and drives great. Not bad mileage. Don't regret buying it.
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100% Satisfied Customer
Terrace White, 05/25/2017
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I researched all mid-size trucks for two years before finally deciding to buy the 2016 GMC Canyon SLT. Overall exterior and interior styling, comfort, performance, technology and cost were my main deciding factors. This truck definitely meets my daily needs and I am completely satisfied!
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GMC Canyon diesel 2.8. Stay away
Val, 10/22/2020
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very expensive for low quality truck. Paid $54k ... lots of plastic noise!!!!! Dealer couldn’t fix it 11 times. Noises always come back in 2-3 weeks. As soon as passed warranty....2 days later front differential leaking ... 39k miles on Highway , no towing!!!! This truck is JUNK !!!!! Never again will buy US cars!!!!!!! Very expensive For options it has .
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is ok would be better if I get it cheap.
Jose flores, 04/01/2017
2016 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
The starting price, to much secrets onthe price and all the info that you need to send before you get a price that discouraged a pitential buyet.
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Love my All Terrain Duramax
WX Nomad, 08/07/2020
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I have been wanting to write a review on my 2016 Canyon for a awhile And after driving 50,000 miles, I believe I have a good feel for it now. I bought My Canyon in 2016 off the lot, three states over (Yes it was the best deal ever) also they, by far the had the biggest selection of Canyon diesel (125+) in stock It was nice to have a big selection to pick from instead of the 1 or 2 at the local dealers. I have had a diesel trucks for 20 years. A Ford and Chevy and now the GMC. The 2000 F 250 Ford NorthStar diesel. I was the most un-happies with. A true fix or repair daily vehicle. Once among other problems, an oil line to the turbo came off and all the oil drain out. It did damage to about $3500 of lubricated parts. It was still under warranty. Thank God Keep it till just about 100,000 miles. My next Diesel was a 2004 Heavy Duty Chevy 2500 Duramax Diesel. I drove it for 250,000 and it treated me well. It was getting time for a new vehicle because I was getting close to retirement. Looking for something that made better fuel mileage for city driving and highway driving. I saw that all of the big 3 had plans to start producing of a mid-size trucks. Chevy/GMC and Toyota were the only ones making a mid-size truck at that time. I look at both and like the GMC best. It has a style and look all it own. Now for the bonus, it comes in a diesel model too Because of that I started my research 2.8 L, 181hp and 369 lb-ft 22city – 31highway I will say I don’t think I have never made less than 24mpg in city and more accurate it is more like 25-27mpg and the best I have made is 35 highway. But the more true mileage is 31-32mpg highway at 65 to 70mph and from time to time I will calculate fuel mileage just to see how accurate the computer is. This is the best riding truck I have driven, best looking truck, best mileage truck, and for someone who is retiring or has retired, this the perfect truck. I have the All Terrain 4x4 with 7700 lbs. toeing, it is perfect. I retired this year and am so glad I bought the GMC Diesel Canyon I can not see me myself driving a Ford Ranger or the Jeep Gladiator or the Toyota Tacoma and at this time no one has a diesel yet. The 2016 GMC Duramax Canyon has earned every single of the 5 stars
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Perfect thanks
Extended cab std bed only, 01/22/2021
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Has everything i want
Above average medium size truck
Randy in Kentucky, 10/31/2022
updated 11/01/2023
2016 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Okay gas mileage, built sturdy like a truck should be. 4 cylinder engine developed an engine tick at roughly 95,000 miles. This happened after service with oil changes done on very conservative side ( 4 to 5 thousand miles between changes always Mobil one full synthetic ). Not what you would expect.
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2016 canyon 6 speed manual no problems
Sergio , 03/26/2023
2016 GMC Canyon SL 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have had the truck for 6 years I have not had any problems is a 4 cylinder for what I do is perfect.
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GMC canyon
David L Slease , 05/15/2023
2016 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab LB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my truck. It has everything I was looking for in a truck.
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Bronze Bomb
Moshe, 11/04/2023
2016 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been a joy for me. Eazy handling, compartment friendly all bells and whistles (for its age) still design competitive. Fuel efficient. Smooth ride.
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Duramax "blew" me away
2dmax2, 02/04/2024
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I purchased this vehicle new, and loved it for the first 7 years...then sh!t hit the fan. When I purchased the truck I purchased the 7yr/100,000 mile warranty, since this was the first year of the diesel and wanted some protection from catasrophic failures. At approximately 92k miles (7 days after the warranty ended) the diesel High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) failed, all internal seals were disintegrated (technician's verbage). This is apparently a common problem (but no recall was ever issued), which can lead to premature engine failure due to sending foreign material into the engine. This pump was replaced, however the new pump failed, after 2 days, and required replacement again, May 2023. The total cost for this was $6200, absolutely no help from GMC, even though the technician admitted that the pump had to have been "failing" for quite a while before it got this bad. At 100,450 miles (would have been about 1 week out of the 100k warranty, if not for the time constraint) my engine blew up while driving, 01 Feb 2024. There is a very good chance that when the HPFP pump had failed, 10 months earlier, it in fact send foreign material into the engines cylinders which might have led up to this catastrophic failure. Fortunately, I was on a rural street travelling at about 20 miles an hour, and not on the highway travelling at 70 miles an hour, like I was 10 minutes before this happened. When the engine blew it sent pieces of cast iron flying out the bottom of the truck, on a highway this could have seriously damaged vehicles travelling behind me. When it blew I also lost all 'propulsion', the truck immediately began coasting to a stop, had this happened at high speeds it would have been extremely dangerous because without the engine running the brakes lose pressure, plus the oil leaking out could have caused a loss of traction. From what I have found, while researching online, these 2.8l diesel engines have a fairly high failure rate (often being referred to as "a bomb just waiting to explode"), especially the HPFP, which might be part of the reason the General Motors discontinued using this engine in 2022. I feel that a recall should be done on all current 2.8l Duramax engines to do a complete inspection and replace all suspect components, as well as to reimburse those of us who were placed in harms way when our engines blew up on the road, due to GM's neglect. DO NOT RECOMMEND GENERAL MOTOR PRODUCTS FOR ANYONE I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER GM VEHICLE
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Bart, 05/21/2017
2016 GMC Canyon 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
Nice base truck
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Grayman
Paul Moraco, 04/10/2018
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
great for hauling things. very attractive truck
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