Midsize pickups · 2nd gen generation
Good choice Above average
It scores 64 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,604 to own, including $2,712 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the GMC Canyon.
Reliability
64/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,712
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
22 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$23,794
$20,939 – $26,650, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
12
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (64/100) and the 2016 worst (4/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 10/100 |
| 2023 | 16/100 |
| 2022 | 48/100 |
| 2021 | 64/100 |
| 2020 | 56/100 |
| 2019 | 62/100 |
| 2018 | 44/100 |
| 2017 | 42/100 |
| 2016 | 4/100 |
| 2015 | 8/100 |
No. It scores 64 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize pickups of 2015–2024.
It scores 64 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,712 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $15,604 over 5 years: $3,619 in lost value, $2,712 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $23,794 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (64/100) and the 2016 worst (4/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.