GMC Canyon MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA GMC Canyon MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2004 to 2026.
Canyon MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 206 configurations of the Canyon across gas and diesel versions. Trucks come in a lot of engine and drivetrain combinations, so pick a year to narrow the list.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto 8-spd | RWD | 19 | 23 | 20 | View |
| Canyon 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto 8-spd | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | View |
| Canyon Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto 8-spd | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | View |
| Canyon AT4X 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto 8-spd | 4WD | 17 | 17 | 17 | View |
| Canyon AT4X AEV 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto 8-spd | 4WD | 16 | 16 | 16 | View |
Canyon MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Canyon configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Canyon Fuel Economy Changed
Most years look a lot like the one before. These are the years where the EPA numbers moved in a way that matters if you're shopping for a used Canyon.
- 2016: The top combined rating rises to 25 MPG, up from 22 MPG the year before.
How the Canyon Compares
The EPA rated 12 full-size pickups for 2026. The best Canyon version, at 20 MPG combined, ranks 11th of 12. Combined ratings in the class run from 19 to 25 MPG, with a median of 22. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Silverado | 25 MPG |
| 1 | GMC Sierra | 25 MPG |
| 3 | Ford F150 | 24 MPG |
| 4 | Ford Ranger | 23 MPG |
| 4 | Toyota Tacoma | 23 MPG |
| 11 | GMC Canyon | 20 MPG |
What Does a Canyon Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Canyon, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Canyon MPG Questions
Which Canyon year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2016 to 2018 Canyon 2WD holds the top EPA rating at 25 MPG combined (22 city, 30 highway). Among 2026 models, the Canyon 2WD is rated at 20 MPG combined.
Does four-wheel drive hurt Canyon fuel economy?
A little. On the 2026 Canyon, the best rear-wheel drive version is rated at 20 MPG combined and the best four-wheel drive version at 19 MPG.
Why doesn't my Canyon match the EPA numbers?
EPA tests assume about 300 pounds of passengers and cargo, flat roads and no trailer, and four-wheel-drive trucks are tested in two-wheel drive. Towing, hauling, hills, idling, speed, cold weather and tire pressure all pull real-world numbers down. Use the ratings to compare one truck with another, and track your own with the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 206 ratings for the GMC Canyon from 2004 to 2026. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov