The 2021 GMC Canyon
- Crash safety
- 4 / 5 stars
- Recalls
- 2 on file
- Fuel
- 10.9 L/100km
- Drivetrain
- 4WD/AWD
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Winter
- Great
- Theft risk
- Low
- New drivers
- Not our pick
NHTSA overall
Transport Canada
NRCan combined
Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended
Fuel in real life: Thirsty. Expect noticeably higher gas bills.
About those recalls: recall repairs are free at any GMC dealer. Ask the seller for proof they were done, or have a dealer check the VIN.
Every year compared
| Year | Crash safety | Recalls | Fuel (L/100km) | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet | 2 | 11.4 | 4WD/AWD |
| 2025 | 2 | 11.5 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2024 | 4 | 11.5 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2023 | 3 | 11.8 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2022 | 1 | 10.9 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2021 | 2 | 10.9 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2020 | 0 | 10.8 | 4WD/AWD |
- 2026 hasn't been crash-rated by NHTSA yet.
- Among years with a few years on the road, the 2020 has the fewest recalls (0) and the 2023 the most (3).
- Fuel use ranges from 10.8 to 11.8 L/100km depending on the year; the 2020 is the most efficient. Engines differ by year and trim, so check the listing.
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Sources: crash ratings from NHTSA, recalls from Transport Canada, fuel use from Natural Resources Canada, asking prices from real Canadian listings. How we use them · Look up Canyon recalls