2019 GMC Canyon
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 6 of 16 complaints (38%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 52 in 2018 to 16 in 2019.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Small Pickup Trucks 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–4,150 | 2,850–4,150 | 2,850–4,150 | 2,850–4,050 | 2,850–4,050 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–25 | 15–25 | 15–23 | 19–23 | 18–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–22 / 15–30 | 15–22 / 15–30 | 15–20 / 15–30 | 17–20 / 24–30 | 16–20 / 22–30 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 405–589 | 403–589 | 403–572 | 406–461 | 413–494 | |
| Complaints filed | 65 | 52 | 16 | 14 | 11 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 GMC Canyon have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 GMC Canyon?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 6 of 16 NHTSA complaints (38%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 GMC Canyon get?
EPA rates it 15–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 GMC Canyon?
EPA estimates $2,850–$4,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 (low) | 406 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 (low) | 403 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 429 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $3,900 | 435 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 440 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.8L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | $4,050 | 455 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 461 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 15 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 572 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.