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We buy GMC Canyons from every year, 2004–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
GMC Canyon by year
The Canyon is a pickup truck sold from 2004–2020 with engines including 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.5L 5-cyl, 2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 41 recalls and 1,114 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Canyon | 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.5L 5-cyl | 17–21 | 3 | 80 |
| 2005 Canyon | 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.5L 5-cyl | 17–21 | 3 | 113 |
| 2006 Canyon | 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.5L 5-cyl | 17–21 | 4 | 48 |
| 2007 Canyon | 2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl | 15–20 | 3 | 42 |
| 2008 Canyon | 2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl | 15–20 | 2 | 38 |
| 2009 Canyon | 2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 16–20 | 3 | 27 |
| 2010 Canyon | 2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 16–21 | 2 | 8 |
| 2011 Canyon | 2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 16–21 | 5 | 12 |
| 2012 Canyon | 2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 16–21 | 2 | 23 |
| 2015 Canyon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 16–22 | 8 | 303 |
| 2016 Canyon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 16–25 | 4 | 271 |
| 2017 Canyon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 15–25 | 1 | 66 |
| 2018 Canyon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 15–25 | 1 | 52 |
| 2019 Canyon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 15–23 | 0 | 17 |
| 2020 Canyon | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–23 | 0 | 14 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common GMC Canyon problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Canyon, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a GMC Canyon: questions
How much is a junk GMC Canyon worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Canyons with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy GMC Canyons that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2004–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which GMC Canyon year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2015 Canyon (303). Across all years, the most-reported components were steering, electrical system and power train.
Which GMC Canyon year has the most recalls?
The 2015 Canyon has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 8. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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