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Stay away from the 2020 GMC Canyon

gtp1ok, 09/25/2020
2020 GMC Canyon All Terrain 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB w/Cloth (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful

Transmission and electrical issues on my brand new GMC with only 4K miles. GMC and dealer know of the issues but won't do anything to fix. Stay away from this vehicle.

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2021 GMC Canyon Elevation 2WD POS!!!!

2021 GMC Canyon Elevation 2WD , 06/04/2021
2021 GMC Canyon Elevation 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.1 ft. SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
54 of 64 people found this review helpful

My transmission is already having issues. When I put it in reverse it jerks really bad. You can definitely hear metal banging. This started with less than 230 miles on the truck. Not it has 707 miles and today on the freeway at 55 mph it stated shaking violently. I went straight to the dealership where I purchased it. They advised me it was the steering column linkage. The dam truck has a floor shifter lol. This truck looks expensive but it's a real POS!!!! I bought on 05282021, the dealership won't even give me a loaner vehicle to check the vehicle out for 2 weeks. Besides that to top it off the paint on the left fender has a major manufacturer defect. Tge paint is messed up and they said they have a body shop will repair it. Keep in I bought this truck brand new with 6 miles on it. Vehicle purchased a Suburban Buick GMC Cadillac of Costa Mesa, Ca I'm extremely upset and disappointing that they would rather me drive an unsafe vehicle for 2 more weeks and jeopardize my safety and my families. If anyone from general motors corporate reads this please help me thank you

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My last new vehiclel!!

Bob Mulhall, 09/10/2020
updated 03/11/2022
2021 GMC Canyon Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.1 ft. SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
34 of 40 people found this review helpful

I ordered my new 2021 Canyon and it took about 8 weeks to arrive at Bocker Motors in Freeport IL. I have about 200 miles on it as I write this,,,,Its the top of the line and listed out about $49,050 with tax and license...Only 2 things I wish was better is a tinted windshield and a better finish cover up of the pinch weld seam on the bottom of cab.The new colored interior in Lt. coaco is wonderful...ride is good and optional intake and exhaust sound great...I got a white one and reason was I didn't like the colors offered ,,also the $1000 up charge for colors may be a deal breaker for some buyers,,I never owned a white vehical before,,[non-permissible content removed].....The new front end looks bold and makes truck look bigger also....

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5 out of 5 stars

great truck

1965 Wolf , 11/15/2021
2021 GMC Canyon AT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.1 ft. SB w/Leather (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Purchased my Canyon AT4 in February 2021 and have about 3K miles on it so far it has been a great truck. I downsized from a full size 2018 Sierra and the Canyon works great for me as I mostly use it to tow my bass boat. I like the size of the truck as it is easier to get it in and out of my single door garage. It tows my bass boat great with al the power I need from the V6! The only complaint I have is the door pocket storage is useless and I wish it had a CD player as I have a ton of CD's that I have not burned to a USB. If you like a truck ride then the AT4 is what you want as I like that type ride in a truck.

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It’s a beaut Clark

Jimmy Klein, 01/10/2021
2021 GMC Canyon Elevation 4dr Crew Cab 5.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful

I bought the 2021 GMC Canyon Elevation 2wd. I absolutely love it! This is my first GMC and I have to say the inside is probably the nicest I’ve ever had on a truck. I have the v6 which has plenty of power. The truck looks great also! I also think it makes you feel like your driving a full size truck. Compared to my 2017 Nissan Frontier.Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new truck.

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