Used 2017 GMC Canyon Consumer Reviews
Used Canyon for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 Canyon, so we've included reviews for other years of the Canyon since its last redesign.
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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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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Avoid this model year
L, 08/08/2020
2016 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Owned this vehicle for 5 years and just traded it for a new Ranger because I couldn't stand driving it any longer. Had it to the dealer several times for the terrible transmission and extremely unresponsive to the accelerator. Was told that was normal and everything was in spec. See comments from those who gave it 1 star - they explain the problem very well. I liked everything else about the vehicle: size, ride, utility, and still felt solid after 5 years. I believe the next year they changed the transmission from this terrible 6 speed to a 9 or 10 speed, so they knew there was a problem. Strongly recommend avoiding the '15 and '16 model years.
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GMC 2016 Duramax Canyon
Jim, 09/21/2020
2016 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is very sadly that I write this review and please bear with me as writing isn't my strong point but this is the truth about the Duramax and my truck! I had a 2016 GMC Canyon and got it form a dealer with certified warranty.... a dam good thing, as I purchased with 27K and at 48K the motors through a rod! a hole he size of a tennis ball :( So I began the process of warranty and it is fair to say that GM did replace the motor, and I was understanding, as I figured a factory defect in the rod, it gave away, the real problem began afterword's as it seamed to almost weekly to produce a computer error code, so I thought it was fair that I reach out to the GMC Midwest Regional Rep to discuss the computer issues that seamed to correlate with the motor change out and the unpluming of almost every plug in socket underneath the hood! Well, the first really bitter teste came when the GMC "Phone" Rep said, sorry but he reginal manager (and I quote) " Is Not Customer Facing" at that point I realize I'm in for a long ride with this one. after weeks of complaining and getting irritated with the "phone" case manager I finally received a call form an outside reginal manager. We exchanged our views and he was unwilling to consider my request of extending my warranty on the the computer issues to match the new motor. the low point of the conversation came when he expressed that I was lucky to have received an extension on the motor! The long and short of my experience, GM with the revamped Canyon and Colorado had finally put out something that caught my eye and appeared to be on a path of leading in lieu of following I was glad to once again offer up my loyalty to what appeared to be a value in this segment of the market. Ill even give them credit for at least catching my eye but that's not as Paul Harvey would say the "rest of the story" I need reliability in my travels and it was very clear, in my opinion the Canyon with its weak computer system is not ready for prime time and will not go the distance I except and require! its now gone having taken a hit and getting back into a foreign. It is truly sad to post this but if relatability is a requirement I judge you will not find it in this offering from GM.
Snappy, Fuel Efficient, Quiet, Great Ride
GMC Man, 11/03/2020
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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?