Used 2017 GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) Consumer Reviews

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2017 GMC Canyon Diesel - love it....but...

Brookzie , Riverside, NJ, 08/17/2019

updated 08/22/2023

GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)

19 of 19 people found this review helpful

Update 76,000 Miles: Motor failed. Had the oil changed (changed every 5k miles exceeding GM recommendation) and metal fragments found. Warranty expired at 60k and GM didn’t cover the bill as a result. Replaced the motor, traded it and got a new truck. Sad that a diesel motor doesn’t last more than 76k miles. Update 51,000 Miles: Still enjoy the truck but have what appears to be a common issue after some research, unable to get the key out of the ignition due to a faulty console shifter. Paid the $300 to have it replaced only to have it happen again 2 weeks later. So, my 2nd shifter is ordered and will be replaced under warranty. Overall, still a great little truck. I’ve had my 2017 GMC Canyon Diesel for almost 18 months and have almost 32,000 miles on it. Overall, I love the truck, the diesel, and the MPG. My only issues with the truck were the diesel emissions which was fixed under warranty, the driver side tail light moisture issue which was fixed under warranty and the dreaded left lean (1 inch) which was fixed under warranty. My biggest complaint is the low height for the front air dam which can’t even go over a parking curb. Why GM would do this with an “All Terrain” edition just doesn’t make any sense. I’m 6’1” tall and have plenty of room. The truck has plenty of power, rides nicely, and has good amenities. Overall, I’m very happy with my purchase for a daily driver with the option to actually haul a trailer or boat with no issues. Didn’t need the 2500HD like I had before so this is the perfect truck for me.

Safety: 5 out of 5 stars

Technology: 4 out of 5 stars

Performance: 4 out of 5 stars

Interior: 4 out of 5 stars

Comfort: 4 out of 5 stars

Reliability: 1 out of 5 stars

Value: 3 out of 5 stars

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Love the 2.8L Duramax Canyon

Gregory, Centralia, MO, 10/28/2017

GMC Canyon SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)

41 of 49 people found this review helpful

To clarify, we have a 2017 GMC Canyon that is an SLE All Terrain (Z71) 4x4 with the 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Edmunds doesn't have that choice, so until they do, I'll leave this post here for someone looking into one of these. This is a great truck. We wanted something smaller than a 2500HD Silverado; don't really need all that much truck. But we wanted to be able to tow things when we need to, for the reasons that you need a truck in the first place. The wife's 2012 Jeep Liberty just didn't cut it there....When we found out they were putting a diesel in these trucks, we were set on getting one. Chose the Canyon over the Colorado because the Canyon just looks more full-size truck looking. The diesel does cost more, it adds $5,000 to the price vs the V6 gas engine. But it's worth it, especially if you tow any. Less downshifting while accelerating or going up hills with a load (or unloaded). And the truck gets up to 30+ mpg on the highway. Lifetime average on the trucks computer is 27.4 mpg. Would be higher, even with city driving, but when the truck goes into a regen mode burning of soot in the DPF, it kills your mpg's and you can tell while watching your instant MPG's. I have hand calculated tanks of fuel and it is usually within a 0.5 mpg. Acceleration is a bit doggy especially compared to a gas engine. Having all the emissions equipment on the truck causes the to hesitate on takeoff if you mash the pedal, you have to just drive it and find the right spot in the pedal and then it takes off alright and then you can mash it from there. If you haul much, you definitely want a long bed. Towing is great with the tow/ haul mode that uses transmission and exhaust braking to slow you down. Not a whole lot of storage on the inside like under/ behind the seats or seat spacing for passengers, but it is a mid-size truck; if you want more, you need a full-size truck or SUV. The ride is smooth and quiet inside the cab. I have no problems getting in and out of the cab as I have heard others who are cramped trying to get out of the seat, but I am only 5'5". It is a shorter truck, but there is still a little drop getting to the ground, especially being short so I added side steps to help. Seats are comfortable on long distance drives. SLE All-Terrain models (SLT and Denali's as well) come with heat seaters for driver and passenger which is nice when it's cold or if your back is sore. Driver and passenger seats are both power adjustable forward/ backward and up/ down. Being a diesel, you do have some additional costs like DEF, higher fuel cost usually, more expensive repairs/ parts, using anti-gel treatment in the winter for the fuel. But for the gains you get, it's worth it for me. I have heard of others who have had issues with the emissions system on these (DEF injection or DPF plugging up prematurely mainly) with their trucks. I have not had any issues with the truck in 23,000 miles. I know many others who have not had issues either. The trucks that do have the problems are still under warranty and GM is taking care of them. Overall, a great truck, definitely glad we went with it and would do it again.