2025 GMC Canyon 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Pickup Trucks 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
Combined
20
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
23
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
434 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.7L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.7L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,368/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,468/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,916/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,102/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,392/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,383/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,193/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,464/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,258/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,336/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 20 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2025 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability0.0%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard & Optional
8
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems8 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 8 owner complaints for the 2025 GMC Canyon 2WD. Top reported issues include brakes, advanced safety (adas) and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
3
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Electrical System
2
Engine
2
Speed Control
1

2025 GMC Canyon 2WD problems by category: Brakes: 3 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 03/26/2026ODI#11727351
On [XXX], at approximately 4:10 PM, I was at the McDonald’s drive-through located at [XXX] and [XXX] in Springfield, Missouri. I was stopped at the final service window. As I pulled away from the wind…
EngineFiled: 01/05/2026ODI#11708852
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered a coolant leak underneath the front of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.…
BrakesFiled: 08/27/2025ODI#11683427
ALREADY SUBMITTED COMPLAINT BUT NEEDED TO EDIT MILEAGE. *ORIGINAL COMPLAINT NUMBER-11683406. COMPONENT SYSTEM FAILURE-MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. *SAFETY-PUT AT RISK AS AFTER GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 8…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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