2023 GMC Canyon | First Impressions and Improvements

Do not buy 2023 Gmc Canyon or Chevy Colorado. I got my 2023 GMC Canyon few months ago and its been in the shop for couple weeks so far. There was system update about Emission system and it failed. ECM fried and dealership replaced ECM but now ECM won’t respond/function properly. Dealership contacted to GM, waiting for response. I’m thinking about sell this truck and get something more reliable.

If I were buying a truck, I'd shop this class. Better size and drivability, more practical and efficient. Full-size behemoths are a nightmare to navigate around in and handle as well as a castle. This class of vehicle feels more intimate and less jarring, perfect for daily usage

I find the truck really appealing but I can't get past how much it costs.

The did screwup the back seat. It does not fold its affixed to the back wall. storage is super limited and there is a ton of wasted space.

No longevity 👎

feel like the design of the headlights should be a little thicker love the shape just looks too thin

I think they should’ve put the 3.0L diesel in this frame. Imagine that power on this truck, naturally balanced, torque from the get go. I think the 3.0 would’ve been a game changer in a truck this size

It’s not Japanese so not buying it 😂

Has anyone had issue with the electronics?

I received my Canyon Elevation a week ago and had to return it less than 24 hours later. The Electronic went haywire. Error messages, and the Backup Camera on while in drive.
Any suggestions?

The Dealership has really been helpful with giving me Used Cars off their lot and now a rental. But I would really love to have my truck. First time I've owned a truck.

Where is the Colorado video? I'm going to look at one of these turds next week and need talked out of it.

... the only time I prefer a midsize truck is when I'm looking for a parking spot. all other times more truck is usually better.

But it’s not a replacement for a v8….

We need a long bed!!

Is there a sputter noise during acceleration? I recently picked up my At4 sound during acceleration is almost like the truck has the walking farts.

how do you find the reliability tho? always a concern when considering anything outside of Japanese brand.

As a one week owner of a Colorado Z71, you hit the nail on the head perfectly.

1. I love the interior space. Being 5’9”, I have zero issues. The interior quality is leagues better than the previous AND it doesn’t feel like a claustrophobic hell-hole inside. The previous Colorado/Canyon was just stuffy, boring, cheap, and uncomfortable.

2. The styling is on point. Looks better than the Silverado and they’re muscular. The only trim I don’t like is the Trail Boss since it looks like a work truck and you don’t get many features on the inside as compared to a fully loaded LT for $2k less.

3. The drivetrain and suspension is surprisingly awesome. Coming from an SS 1LE that had magnetic ride, this truck is like riding on a cloud. I loved the 1LE suspension because, for how low and stiff it is, it was very comfortable. This truck is even more comfortable which is crazy for a midsize truck. It soaks up road bumps and small holes, and it handles corners very well.

The engine is smooth and powerful. The stop start feature isn’t jarring nor intrusive. I’ll be going 85 down the highway and hardly notice because of how well the truck performs and feels.

Highly recommend this truck. It will probably be my daily for a few years and then I may be switching to the Tacoma. But, we shall see.

Let's see how this truck goes in long term. It's a pretty good thing it will lead in towing, this time w/o diesel. Might rent one day. Wish they had a light switch on the column instead of the infotainment screen. (Hopefully minor of its on automatic). Maybe the direct injection will do pretty well on this truck.(Hoping so). Other than that, doesn't seem so bad.

Thanks for your review, Love this truck But worried that the 4banger Turbo will not hold up for 200k miles I believe that Nissan or Honda V6 better choice for reliability and long mileage

I feel like we're kind of getting the 2.7L crammed down our throat whether we actually want it or not. More of a "it's good enough for everything so we're not offering alternatives" vs offering an engine that excels in MPG (2.8L Duramax) or raw capability (V8). Would the 3.0L Duramax really not fit in one of these?

Very refreshing to finally hear mention of vehicle pricing. The question you pose is exactly correct. Will a person move towards a bigger truck bye to pricing as you build out one of the “smaller” trucks? To me, the answer would be no simply because as you move to a bigger vehicle, it gets insanely expensive so any reasonable person simply swallows the crap that is given only because it allows you to be at a now reasonable price point. The era of being able to get a full size truck to work with is way over. One must now look towards these smaller trucks as a way to affordable step in to the truck world. Thankfully it appears according to this review that at least GM is stepping up the game to give a better performing product and not the “shit box” experience of the past at this level.

Looking forward to the Colorado piece. Thanks for doing what you do.

The issue of mid-size versus full-size is one i've been grappling with. I love the roominess and comfort of a full-size (as well as payload and towing capabilities) but hate driving it around town or urban areas. Parking is always stressful. That's where the mid-size comes in. They've been underpowered (until now) but much easier for city driving and parking and able to handle most of my day-to-day needs.

....I can't imagine what would owner of this new GM R4 would feel and think if gets overseas with chance to drive new VW Amarok V6 which is based on Ford Ranger but with germanish cabin.....

I’m buy this exact truck colour and all fully loaded. 1/2 at4 fully load 91,000 Canadian, canyon fully load 59,000 Canadian. Seems like a no-brainer to me Canyon it is.

Thanks! I plan on purchasing a Canyon Denali. Your review really helped me make that decision.

I live in a city and my new f150 has gotten hit 4 times this year so it’s time to downsize- this seems to be the best option since ford definitely can’t match this with the outgoing ranger

I got wired felling when someone talks too much about how great GM reliability becomes.

Id rather have a full size truck. Due to CAFE regulations they just feel like compromized half tons. When i park it in my garage, I still need the same depth to the parking spot. When I get in the drivers seat, im just as high off the ground with just as big of a dash and steering wheel. When i go to get something out of the bed its still just as high off the ground.

Other than hauling dirty stuff in the bed, my grand cherokee can do everything this pickup can in a much smaller footprint with better ride quality. It has 1300lbs of payload, 7200 of towing, seats 5, has a V8, can happily go off the trails. Either get one of the new baby trucks for being a crossover with a bed (and that sweet maverick hybrid mpg) or get a fullsize for the raw capability and interior space

I just ordered a Canyon AT4. As a Canadian, with my GM employee discount it cost me around $54000. To get all the same options and extras I put on the Canyon in a Sierra AT4 I am over $90 grand!! No thanks. For what I need a truck for, the Canyon will be perfect.

Such a beautiful truck, but the interior space and price is what limits it. Love the direction that GM is going, It's like the entire company woke up, or got out of Michigan.

Was Jack dropped from this channel like Turbowski?, Good I hope so he was a little whinny woman

V6 no 4 cylinder turbo crap people like no turbos two munch money

Fully loaded Canyon AT4 you are looking at 50K a fully loaded Sierra AT4 you are looking at 100K

If I’m paying 65k for a truck. It’s going to be full size. I don’t even need that much truck, but the price of midsize doesn’t make since… when you can get a nice full size for that same price…

I would. Go. With the. Canyon as. My. First. Truck

“ it doesn’t feel like a shit box rental” 😂

As a option of course but they should offer front and rear locking hubs like the at4x

Prices/space. I'll never put my money on these lawnmowers with windshield.

For the same msrp you can probably get a decent full size. If you have the space I don't see why go for the 4 banger. Looks really nice though.

Good questions but how much is it? Lol

I would gladly pay a "gas guzzler" fee to avoid AFM. What a great example of compromising reliability for a spreadsheet figure.

If mid-sized trucks were $20,000 less than a full-sized truck, I'd be all in.

Good looking truck to be sure. But the point of sticking with a midsized or going HAM on a full sized is a great argument.

But they took away my diesel…

I would prefer the 2024 Tacoma with a manual transmission over any Canyon/Colorado. Vehicle prices are getting ridiculous. GM needs to offer a manual with these trucks in basic trim. It's really a shame they ditched the regular cab too.

The Canyon would be so much more attractive if they still offered the diesel powertrain.

Can't wait to see this and the Colorado go up against the new Tacoma.

I wouldn’t compare this to a V8 especially since mid size trucks always had a V6 as their top engine. If this was a full size truck then I would compare it to a V8 like the Silverado or Sierra.

I wouldn’t want a V8. I would take a 6 cylinder tho.

The Northstar V8 was all new ground up too... and we all knew how that turned out.