Used GMC Canyon
Mid-size · 22 listings · max towing 7,700 lb · max payload 1,578 lb
The GMC Canyon on the used market
Mid-size GMC variant of the Chevy Colorado. Same engines, same chassis, slightly upscale trim positioning. The Canyon Denali (2017+) was the first true premium-trim mid-size pickup in the U.S. market.
Canyon Denali Duramax trucks are unicorns — produced in low volume, hold value extremely well.
Available trims
Browse by model year
Click into any year for engine specs, towing/payload, fuel economy, common issues, and the used market value range for that model year.
Engine options across model years
| From model year | Available powertrains |
|---|---|
| 2016+ | 2.5L I4 · 3.6L V6 · 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel |
| 2023+ | 2.7L Turbo I4 |
Common issues to inspect for
- Same 8-speed shudder concerns as Colorado
- Denali leather wear on high-mile trucks
Where the inventory is
Featured Canyon listings
| Year & Trim | Body | Miles | Price | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Denali 3.6L V6 |
Extended Cab | 71,750 mi | $17,218 | Maryland |
| 2019 SLT 2.5L I4 |
Extended Cab | 107,690 mi | $11,238 | Oklahoma |
| 2022 AT4 3.6L V6 |
Regular Cab | 63,463 mi | $23,281 | Pennsylvania |
| 2015 Denali 2.5L I4 |
Crew Cab | 119,259 mi | $7,800 | Texas |
| 2021 SLE 3.6L V6 |
Crew Cab | 79,797 mi | $18,234 | California |
| 2021 SLT 3.6L V6 |
Extended Cab | 60,650 mi | $15,910 | Ohio |
| 2022 SLE 2.5L I4 |
Crew Cab | 49,517 mi | $18,292 | Ohio |
| 2019 Elevation 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel |
Regular Cab | 96,958 mi | $14,676 | South Dakota |
| 2016 Elevation 3.6L V6 |
Extended Cab | 144,825 mi | $8,157 | Arizona |
| 2016 Elevation 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel |
Extended Cab | 146,495 mi | $8,241 | Florida |
| 2017 Denali 2.5L I4 |
Crew Cab | 139,025 mi | $11,245 | Hawaii |
| 2015 AT4 2.5L I4 |
Regular Cab | 111,824 mi | $7,800 | Idaho |
| 2023 AT4 2.7L Turbo I4 |
Regular Cab | 46,977 mi | $23,445 | South Carolina |
| 2022 SLE 3.6L V6 |
Extended Cab | 43,938 mi | $18,708 | California |
| 2019 Elevation 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel |
Regular Cab | 92,535 mi | $12,164 | Kansas |
| 2021 SLE 3.6L V6 |
Extended Cab | 67,567 mi | $16,804 | North Dakota |
| 2021 SLE 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel |
Crew Cab | 60,347 mi | $19,485 | Vermont |
| 2019 SLE 2.5L I4 |
Regular Cab | 109,904 mi | $14,411 | Virginia |
| 2021 SLT 2.5L I4 |
Crew Cab | 55,337 mi | $17,876 | Washington |
| 2018 SLT 2.5L I4 |
Extended Cab | 74,625 mi | $9,778 | Arizona |
Buying a used GMC Canyon — what to know
The Canyon sits in the mid-size segment, where competition is fierce and used pricing varies widely by configuration, mileage, and region. The single biggest variable on used pricing is powertrain — diesel-engined trucks of any year typically command a 15–30% premium over equivalent gas trucks, even after accounting for the higher fuel cost per mile. Use the year-by-year breakdown above to confirm which powertrains were even available in the model year you are shopping.
Trim level matters next. The trim ladder for the Canyon runs from work-spec base trims (vinyl seats, rubber floors, manual windows on older years) up through luxury-class top trims with leather, large infotainment, advanced driver assists, and air suspension. The depreciation curve on top trims is steeper than on mid-range trims, which makes 4–6 year old top-trim trucks an unusually strong used value. A 5-year-old top-trim Canyon often costs less than a new mid-trim version with comparable mileage and far less equipment.
Mileage matters but mileage type matters more. A high-mileage Canyon that lived a highway-commuter life is often a better long-term bet than a low-mileage truck that sat in city traffic and short trips its whole life. Ask the seller about usage patterns. Get the answer in writing if it influences your offer. And whatever the seller tells you, verify with a third-party pre-purchase inspection before signing.