The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
79
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Average
76/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Average
71/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Great
87/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Great
87/100
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Measured owner satisfaction with 2019 GMC Canyon after 90-days of ownership.
The vehicle's audio system
Quietness of the vehicle interior
Ease of folding/adjusting rear seats
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2019 GMC Canyon during the first 90-days of ownership.
Ease of getting in and out of the vehicle
Smoothness of vehicle's ride
Comfort of the driver's seat
Performance Specs
MPG City
17 - 20
MPG Hwy
24 - 26
Horsepower
181 - 308
Transmission
6 speed, Automatic, 8 speed, Automatic
Engine
Gas I4, Gas V6
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2019 GMC Canyon Review
Overview
You want a tough truck that isn’t tough to handle. The GMC Canyon is a premium truck in a smart-sized package. It’s easier to maneuver than full-size trucks and comes with just as much standard equipment. Choose from six models starting with the SL and moving through the top-of-the-line Denali. Make your perfect match. Choose from three cab and box configurations 2- or 4-wheel drive and three engines. First up is the 2.5-liter inline four. Next is the 3.6-liter V-6. Both offer all the advantages of gas engines—great power great mileage and easy availability. Plus there’s a powerful and remarkably efficient 2.8-liter Duramax diesel inline four that delivers all the torque and efficiency you expect from a diesel. Turn your truck into your mobile office—there’s an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to keep you connected and the GMC Infotainment System brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility available navigation and more to a touchscreen display. Choose from a variety of colors options and accessories and build a Canyon that’s all yours. The GMC Canyon. It’s a premium pickup in a smart-sized package.
Technology
The GMC Canyon is loaded with technology. Turn your truck into your mobile office—there’s an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to keep you connected and the GMC Infotainment System brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility available navigation and more to a touchscreen display. The myGMC mobile app lets you start your Canyon find it in a parking lot and more—all from your smartphone wherever you happen to be. The GMC Canyon. The smart—and smart-sized—pickup truck.
Safety
The GMC Canyon is built to protect you. Every Canyon comes with an HD rear-vision camera and eight airbags. When the going gets tough Stabilitrak with electronic traction control helps keep you on the straight and narrow. Teen Driver Technology lets parents set driving parameters—and generates a report card that shows you what your kids are doing behind the wheel. And of course driver-assist features like Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning are available too. The GMC Canyon. The safer smart-sized truck.
Performance
The GMC Canyon has the performance you need. A 2.5-liter inline four and 3.6-liter V-6 offer the advantages of gas engines—great power great mileage and easy availability. There’s also a powerful and remarkably efficient 2.8-liter Duramax diesel inline four with all the torque and efficiency you expect from a diesel. Tow up to seventy-seven-hundred pounds with the TurboDiesel and up to seven thousand with the V-6. An Integrated Trailer Brake Controller adds confidence. The GMC Canyon. It’s all the truck you need.