EXPERT REVIEW · MIDSIZE TRUCK

2026 GMC Canyon review

GMC Canyon: capability first, comfort close behind. Illustrative review

9.0/10 OffLot expert score

The 2026 GMC Canyon sits near the top of its class. Cab is quiet at highway speed; bed and tailgate features are useful every day. Upper trims get expensive quickly and tall step-in height, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $40,000, it lines up with most direct rivals.

What's good

  • Cab is quiet at highway speed
  • Bed and tailgate features are useful every day
  • Standard driver-assist suite

What to check

  • Upper trims get expensive quickly
  • Tall step-in height

Best for: Owners who tow or haul every week. Starting MSRP: $40,000.

Owner reviews · 4.3 of 5 from 3 owners

★★★★☆Hannah J. · Columbus, OH · 32 months owned
Happy after a year

Bought it for the weekend hauling and a daily commute and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.

★★★★★Terrence L. · Nashville, TN · 16 months owned
Would buy again

We cross-shopped three others and this won on towing stability. the fuel bill when towing is the trade-off.

★★★★☆Priya D. · Corpus Christi, TX · 30 months owned
Happy after a year

Replaced an older GMC with this one. Big step up in towing stability; I'd like a little more rear-seat room.

Price trend · used GMC Canyon, 12 months

$25.8k$26.3k$26.7k$27.1k$27.5kNov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Sep 26

Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $26,288 · -1.83% last 30 days · -2.85% year over year.

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