The mid-size pickup that came back as a global truck. The 1st gen had the 3.5L I5; the 2nd gen has the 2.8L Duramax or the 2.7L TurboMax. The 2026 model is one of the most reliable GMC trucks on the market.
1st gen (2004-2012): Body-on-frame, rear-drive or 4WD. Engines: 2.8L I4 (175 hp), 3.5L I5 (220 hp), 3.7L I5 (242 hp), or 5.3L V8 (300 hp). Transmissions: 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto. 2nd gen (2015-2026): Body-on-frame, rear-drive or 4WD. Engines: 2.5L I4 (200 hp), 2.8L Duramax diesel (181 hp), or 2.7L TurboMax I4 (310 hp). Transmissions: 6-speed auto or 8-speed auto.
1st gen: The 3.5L and 3.7L I5s are decent engines but have timing chain issues. The 5.3L V8 is bulletproof. The 4-speed auto is okay. 2nd gen: The 2.8L Duramax is efficient but complex. The 2.7L TurboMax is new but seems solid. The 2026 model has good reliability scores. The Canyon is a reliable mid-size truck.
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