Used 2022 GMC Canyon Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Canyon, so we've included reviews for other years of the Canyon since its last redesign.
2021 AT4 GMC Canyon
Bob S., 03/04/2021
2021 GMC Canyon AT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.1 ft. SB w/Leather (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
29 of 31 people found this review helpful
I've got a little over 2K on my 2021 Canyon AT4 Quad cab short bed. There is nothing I don't like about this mid size pickup. Really glad with the redesign body in 2021 vs. prior years. The ride is smooth, seats are firm and comfortable. Enjoy the remote start. Have had to get use to actually putting a key into the ignition again. The tow rating of over 7K fits with our towing needs and we do have the tow package. The milage is quite good and auto 2/4x works great.
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2022 GMC Canyon 4x4 Elevation - status update
Scott L, 09/01/2022
updated 03/13/2023
2022 GMC Canyon Elevation 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.1 ft. SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2022 GMC Canyon Elevation for 7 months and I've been very pleased thus far. It now has approx 7500 miles on it and I've done one dealer-sponsored oil change/service @ 5000 miles. I did have it rust-proofed last fall, I added a tonneau cover and a spray-in bed liner. In December, I did change out the Goodyear Fortitude tires for 4 new snow tires and I'm glad I did. The Fortitude tires were horrible in snow. The rubber is too hard to grip in snow and the tread is not aggressive enough for snow and I had trouble stopping. After switching to 4 new snow tires, it's been great. Most times, I use AUTO 4WD vs full time 4WD and sometimes I don't use 4WD at all. It has the trailering package so I get the automatic locking rear differential and that really works great in snow. I am very pleased with the truck at this point. I towed with it last October and it had plenty of power to pull a trailer with 2 full size ATV's on it. The 8-speed automatic transmission has been trouble free although it has the common hard shifting issue if it's cold from first to second gear. After it warms up that goes away. The only issues I have with the interior are the seats and the sometimes finicky Infotainment system. It has the upgraded Elevation Premium interior which gives you the upgraded Bose Infotainment system with NAV, leather seats, etc. I would think for a $43K truck, the seats would include power recline but this truck doesn't. The manual adjustment is pathetic--they are 6 way power seats--not 8 power. Also, the Infotainment system is wonky at times. Usually it resets itself after shutting the truck off and then restarting it. I kept the Onstar, Wi-fi hotspot and Sirus. I guess I am spoiled now with all of the technology. I am very pleased with my purchase at this point and would recommend the truck to anyone, although the 2022 model year was the last for this generation truck. The V6 is no longer available so I'm glad that I got the last year.
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2022 GMC Canyon for sale near you
3 of 37 listings
- AT4 Crew Cab w/LeatherMSRP: $28,44671 mi away
- AT4 Crew Cab w/ClothMSRP: $29,49178 mi away
- Elevation Crew CabMSRP: $26,99572 mi away
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Great Canyon
Janice S., 11/03/2021
2022 GMC Canyon AT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.2 ft. SB w/Leather (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Great truck. Had a 2016 Colorado and this is very similar. Loved the Colorado. Wish interior was upgraded. Also wish the back window was not manual. No front camera and no tow hitch
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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 63 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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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)
6 of 6 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)
19 of 23 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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Would buy again
Nicopolis , 10/07/2021
updated 10/16/2023
2021 GMC Canyon Elevation Standard 4dr Crew Cab 5.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I specifically ordered my 2021 in 2020 and received it late October. 2WD crew short box with the 2.5 gas 4cyl and the 6 speed auto. I've put 54k kilometers on my truck already and it's been flawless. I've towed with it and loaded the box right up completely maxing out my payload. Not a problem. For a cheap near no option truck I am very impressed. 74k miles on the clock and it's still awesome 👍
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2021 Canyon AT4...Great looks, Awful reliability!
Sam, 03/26/2021
2021 GMC Canyon AT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.2 ft. SB w/Cloth (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
29 of 37 people found this review helpful
On the good side, the truck looks great! Mine is dark gray with red accents and all the bells and whistles! I’m always getting positive comments on it...that’s where the good stops however. First issue: My check engine light came on at just over 600 miles prompting my online diagnostics to tell me to take my car in for service within one day. It was the Engine Control Unit (basically the onboard computer). It took about 4 days to get a new one and a day for the repair. Second issue: This ones not a big deal, but it shows a quality control issue. I noticed a part just dangling from the front end one day (roughly 700 miles at this point). It looked to be a very cheaply made sensor and I couldn’t quite get it back in its place. Another trip to the dealership! It was outside temperature sensor. The tech was able to plug it back in after about an hour. Probably a good time to mention that this a 42,000 dollar truck with cheap plastic materials. Third issue: My fault for not catching this immediately, but I was parking outside on gravel and didn’t notice the fluid leak! Got my garage built and after the first night of parking on clean concrete, there it was...a puddle of oily fluid! 3k miles at this point by the way! Another trip to the dealership! The fluid was coming from the front differential plug. I was told that that the drain plug had been improperly machined at the factory (45 degree angle vs. straight up and down), so that when the drain plug was installed it was, of course, mis-threaded! So they had to replace the entire casing. As I write this, they have had my truck for 19 days! GM initially shipped them a bare casing...none of the other necessary parts to properly fix it! After another shipment, they still did send everything that was needed! I mentioned quality control earlier...there is a big problem here! I’m now being told it will be another 3 days! Makes me wonder what is really going on with this repair! Fourth issue: This one is unresolved at present. Under normal driving conditions (no towing, hauling, etc.) when going up or down hills the transmission doesn’t shift properly leading to high engine RPMs (3500-4000). This is an 8 Speed transmission! The shop foreman stated that this was normal. Really? I really wanted to love this truck, but now I’m just wondering what’s going to happen next. Another extremely frustrating thing is trying to deal with GM customer service! It’s a 1-800 number that leaves you wanting to set yourself on fire! I can’t count the number of times I was disconnected, waiting for a rep! When I finally got to speak to someone, I couldn’t understand them or got disconnected while on hold! They had my number, but never bothered to call me back! Their motto is “Professional Grade”...it should be “Amateur Hour”!
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Best truck I have owned!
Dave, 12/17/2022
2021 GMC Canyon Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.1 ft. SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2021 GMC Canyon Denali Black onyx brand new without ever opening the door. I had it delivered to my house, signed papers and took it for a drive! I knew nothing about it! I love the truck! I have driven the truck from coast to coast and it was very comfortable! I did remove the running boards and the front air dam, thought they looked hideous. Only issue was a dead cell in the battery. The truck tows my camper with ease and handles very well! I now have 10,000 miles and I am super happy with my purchase! Yes, it lacks some luxury equipment but oh well, the enjoyment of driving it makes up for it! The v6 is strong and has a nice exhaust note. The electronic rear locker works beautifully! Would definitely buy again!
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