GradeGMC Canyon Reliability Grade
Average reliability
Grade a specific GMC Canyon
Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.
The GMC Canyon earns a C+ overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a B for its engine and a C- for its transmission. It ranks 5th of 7 midsize trucks we grade. The transmission (C-) is the weaker of its two major components, so ask for transmission service records and pay close attention to shifting on a test drive. Grades are based on 846 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
GMC Canyon reliability by year
Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.
Best years: 2010
Years to avoid: 2023 (automatic braking false alarms)
Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.
How long does the GMC Canyon last?
A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.
GMC Canyon vs. other midsize trucks
| Model | Engine | Trans. | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma | A | B+ | A |
| Nissan Frontier | A | B+ | A |
| Ford Ranger | B+ | D | B- |
| Chevrolet Colorado | B+ | C | B- |
| GMC Canyon | B | C- | C+ |
| Honda Ridgeline | C- | C | C- |
| Jeep Gladiator | D | F | F |
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Is the GMC Canyon reliable?
Average reliability. The GMC Canyon earns a C+ overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a B for its engine and a C- for its transmission. It ranks 5th of 7 midsize trucks we grade. The transmission (C-) is the weaker of its two major components, so ask for transmission service records and pay close attention to shifting on a test drive. Grades are based on 846 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
How many miles will a GMC Canyon last?
We estimate a well-maintained GMC Canyon lasts around 180,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.
What are the best years for the GMC Canyon?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable GMC Canyon model years are 2010.
What GMC Canyon years should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the GMC Canyon years to be most careful with are 2023. The 2023 grades a D overall (engine C-, transmission C-), and its most common complaint is automatic braking false alarms, which a recall covers.
Is the GMC Canyon transmission reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the GMC Canyon transmission a C- (below-average reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.
Is the GMC Canyon engine reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the GMC Canyon engine a B (above-average reliability).