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5 out of 5 stars

Great, reliable truck

Warren S, 12/20/2021
2017 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I loved the truck. Owned it for approx 3 years and had 0 issues. I was one of the lucky people who had the transmission fluid changed prior to purchase; see TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) 18-NA-355, the latest update addresses “torque converter clutch (TCC) shudder conditions on 8L45 and 8L90” eight-speed automatic transmissions. The truck was quick off the line, no issues towing (mine had a trailer brake controller), also had the Bose sound system. Gas mileage ranged between 15 city and 24 highway. Only reason I traded it in was I needed 3rd row seating. I wouldn't hesitate buying another one in the future. I realize a lot of people had transmission issues, as I said, the TSB addressed that issue for me.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sporty good-Looking Truck

Jolie Vorse, 08/24/2017
2016 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Our teenage son is driving this truck as well as us, his parents; thus we opted for the 4-cylinder engine. The truck is fun to drive and has a very nice back-up camera, which is important to us. The entertainment (bluetooth, stereo, etc.) is very good. The brakes are very responsive. We've had the truck less than a month and have already taken a road trip with it, and it served us beautifully. So far, I can happily recommend this vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great truck

Rex, 07/20/2018
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab LB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is the best truck I have ever driven, exceptionally quiet, plenty of power, handles well in all weather conditions. The only thing I don’t like is the transmission can’t decide what gear it wants to be in when I make a turn and very slowly accelerate, which causes a slight hesitation. All said, I still give it 5 stars.

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5 out of 5 stars

Nice truck

Love the style, 11/29/2016
2016 GMC Canyon SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

test driving the Canyon Denali this week. I like the truck very much, but couldn't find a comfortable driving position. The power seat is lack of adjustment and the front of the seat is too tall. I decided not to purchase it. Besides that, it's a nice truck. This is a Denali, but the seat is suck.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great over all truck

Paul, 03/08/2016
2016 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Good fuel milage between 20 and 27 Great turning radius Comfortable A enjoyably ride overall Was involved in a accident where hit in passenger front tire and flipped on it side and was totaled My son in passenger front seat and I both walked away with minor injuries Thankfully Onstar great to have

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