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Used GMC Canyon: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every GMC Canyon from 2015 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $16,500 to $41,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2017–2023, 2025. Look harder at or skip 2015–2016, 2024.
2023–2025 GMC Canyon
A well-built midsize pickup with a solid feel and capable off-road versions.
Years to target: 2023, 2025. Look harder at or skip: 2024. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2024 | $38,500 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~25,000 |
| 2025 | $41,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~15,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2024: owner complaints spike (205, mostly the visibility and wipers).
- Every version uses the same turbo four, so fuel economy is middling, and the rear seat is tight for adults.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the AT4: it adds standard 4WD, off-road tuned suspension and an upgraded interior over the Elevation, without the steep price of the Denali or AT4X.
On the test drive
Look underneath for frame rust, and check the hitch and bed for signs of heavy work use. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2023).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2023, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Tacoma 2021–2023 · $33,000–$36,500
- Nissan Frontier 2024–2025 · $33,500–$35,500
- Toyota Tundra 2019–2021 · $34,500–$41,500
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2015–2022 GMC Canyon
A midsize pickup that is easier to park than a full-size truck, with a rare diesel option.
Years to target: 2017–2022. Look harder at or skip: 2015–2016. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $16,500 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2016 | $18,000 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2017 | $20,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2018 | $21,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2019 | $24,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2020 | $26,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2021 | $29,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2022 | $31,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~45,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2015: owner complaints spike (321, mostly the steering).
- 2016: owner complaints spike (268, mostly the steering).
- The crew cab back seat is tight. V6 trucks with the eight-speed automatic can shudder, which a fluid change often fixes.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an SLE with the 3.6-liter V6: it adds an upgraded touchscreen and more comfort features over the base truck. Apple CarPlay arrived for 2016.
On the test drive
Look underneath for frame rust, and check the hitch and bed for signs of heavy work use. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Tundra 2014–2016 · $22,000–$26,500
- Nissan Frontier 2021 · $23,000
- Honda Ridgeline 2020–2021 · $23,500–$26,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.