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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)
2 of 3 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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Why I don't want to keep the truck I bought!

Mike Butchart, 01/24/2017
updated 02/01/2019
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Extended Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful

I a the owner of a 2016 GMC Canyon pickup truck. It is a quite loaded SLT model and was purchased after the 2015 model I ordered was lost. The warrantees and maintenance payment policies for GM vehicles changed between 2015 and 2016 . I mentioned this to General Motors explaining my displeasure with this . They had indicated that they would honor this with me but phone calls to them got me nowhere. I had to bring the vehicle back to the dealer five times as the key was left in the ignition and would not come out. Communication with General Motors about this was poor as they never answer their phone and finally called me offered an extended warranty but would not give anything in writing. I traded this vehicle for another vehicle (leased for my spouse) point and have replaced this pickup with a Honda Pilot. I no longer own this vehicle and have traded it for a Subaru.

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Canyon lover

Richard Kirkley, 02/29/2016
2016 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab LB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Pay the extra for the Canyon over the Chevy Colorado, you won't be sorry.

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First Pickup and It's Great!

Brett McIndoe, 02/18/2016
2016 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm a little over 1,000 miles in on my 2016 SLE w/ All Terrain and am really enjoying the truck. Remote start is awesome, although I am overusing it a bit so it did ding the gas mileage. Overall I'm in the 19s, on highway only trips it gets around 21/22. All Terrain tires probably does not help. I had experience with a Ford Ranger in the 90s and as expected this is light years beyond. In some ways it exceeds the interior of the Mercedes I traded in, although the Mercedes did have some bells and whistles this does not, such as dual zone climate control. While some reviewers do not like the infotainment, I think it works quite well and like it better than the Mercedes, and the voice activation is really easy to use. I did notice on some hilly highway driving it had to downshift to keep up at 65/70 mph, but otherwise have had no problem with power or acceleration. I'm coming from Xenon headlights versus the Halogen that comes standard here and I will probably look into brighter lights at some point. Overall, I love the look, comfort and capability of this truck, very happy with the purchase.

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4 out of 5 stars

Good experience so far but missing a few key items

Durr, 07/02/2018
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I’ve owned the car for about a week now. Bought used, 34k miles, very well kept. It has everything. Everything except dual climate and a built in garage door opener. Other than that, I wouldn’t change a single thing. It’s a great ride and feels big for a mid sized truck.

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