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Newest year: 2012
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2004-2012 GMC Canyon MPG & Fuel Cost

9 model years · 15–21 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD

$3,130

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small pickup configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2015-2022

2004-2012 GMC Canyon at a glance

The 2004-2012 GMC Canyon covers 9 model years in the EPA database (132 configurations in all), rated 15–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $3,130 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2004-2012 GMC Canyon by model year

2004-2012 GMC Canyon: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2012	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,130–$4,090	Ratings changed
2011	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,120–$4,110	Ratings changed
2010	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,110–$4,080	Ratings changed
2009	Gas	16–20 MPG	$3,270–$4,080	Ratings changed
2008	Gas	15–20 MPG	$3,270–$4,360	Ratings changed
2007	Gas	15–20 MPG	$3,270–$4,360	Ratings changed
2006	Gas	17–21 MPG	$3,110–$3,840	Ratings changed
2005	Gas	17–21 MPG	$3,110–$3,840	Ratings changed
2004	Gas	17–21 MPG	$3,110–$3,840	First year

What the 2012 Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$261

$3,130 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.22

Per 100 miles

$20.87

Five years

$15,650

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small pickup median

$350less a year

Class median $3,480 a year, MY2012

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2012 GMC Canyon MPG

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,120 to $3,130, $10 more.

Gas · 2.9L, 3.7L, 5.3L

Combined

16–21 MPG

Per year

$3,130–$4,090

Gas configurations (16)

2012 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	25	21	$3,130
Crew Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	25	21	$3,130
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	21	$3,150
Crew Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	21	$3,150
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	4WD	18	24	20	$3,230
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	4WD	17	23	20	$3,340
Canyon 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,370
Canyon 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	17	23	19	$3,440
Crew Cab 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,450
Crew Cab 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,650

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2012 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cab Chassis Inc 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,650
Cab Chassis Inc 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,810
Canyon 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	15	20	16	$3,960
Crew Cab 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	15	20	16	$3,960
Canyon 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,090
Crew Cab 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,090

2011 GMC Canyon MPG

16–21 MPG · $3,120–$4,110/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,120, $10 more.

Gas · 2.9L, 3.7L, 5.3L

Combined

16–21 MPG

Per year

$3,120–$4,110

Gas configurations (16)

2011 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	25	21	$3,120
Crew Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	25	21	$3,130
Crew Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	21	$3,150
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	21	$3,160
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	4WD	18	24	20	$3,230
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	4WD	17	23	20	$3,340

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2011 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+10)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,410
Crew Cab 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,450
Canyon 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	17	22	19	$3,460
Cab Chassis Inc 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,640
Crew Cab 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,640
Cab Chassis Inc 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,810
Canyon 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	15	20	16	$3,960
Crew Cab 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	15	20	16	$3,960
Canyon 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,110
Crew Cab 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,110

2010 GMC Canyon MPG

16–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,080/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,110, $160 less.

Gas · 2.9L, 3.7L, 5.3L

Combined

16–21 MPG

Per year

$3,110–$4,080

Gas configurations (16)

2010 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	25	21	$3,110
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	25	21	$3,110
Crew Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	25	21	$3,110
Crew Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	25	21	$3,110
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	4WD	17	23	20	$3,270
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	4WD	18	24	20	$3,270

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2010 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+10)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,440
Crew Cab 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,440
Canyon 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	17	23	19	$3,440
Crew Cab 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Cab Chassis Inc 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Cab Chassis Inc 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Canyon 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Crew Cab 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Canyon 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,080
Crew Cab 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,080

2009 GMC Canyon MPG

16–20 MPG · $3,270–$4,080/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.

Gas · 2.9L, 3.7L, 5.3L

Combined

16–20 MPG

Per year

$3,270–$4,080

Gas configurations (16)

2009 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Crew Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Crew Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	4WD	17	23	20	$3,270
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	4WD	17	23	20	$3,270

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2009 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+10)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,440
Crew Cab 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,440
Canyon 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	16	22	18	$3,630
Cab Chassis Inc 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Crew Cab 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Cab Chassis Inc 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Canyon 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	15	21	17	$3,840
Crew Cab 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	15	21	17	$3,840
Canyon 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,080
Crew Cab 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,080

2008 GMC Canyon MPG

15–20 MPG · $3,270–$4,360/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.

Gas · 2.9L, 3.7L

Combined

15–20 MPG

Per year

$3,270–$4,360

Gas configurations (12)

2008 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Crew Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Crew Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	4WD	17	22	19	$3,440
Canyon 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,630

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2008 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Crew Cab 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,630
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	4WD	16	22	18	$3,630
Canyon 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,840
Cab Chassis Inc 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	15	20	17	$3,840
Crew Cab 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	15	20	17	$3,840
Cab Chassis Inc 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	14	18	15	$4,360

2007 GMC Canyon MPG

15–20 MPG · $3,270–$4,360/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,270, $160 more.

Gas · 2.9L, 3.7L

Combined

15–20 MPG

Per year

$3,270–$4,360

Gas configurations (12)

2007 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Crew Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,630
Canyon 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	15	22	18	$3,630
Crew Cab 2.9L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	RWD	15	22	18	$3,630
Crew Cab 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	15	22	18	$3,630

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2007 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	4WD	16	22	18	$3,630
Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.9L 4-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,840
Canyon 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,840
Crew Cab 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	15	20	17	$3,840
Cab Chassis Inc 3.7L 5-cyl RWD	3.7L 5-cyl	RWD	14	18	16	$4,080
Cab Chassis Inc 3.7L 5-cyl 4WD	3.7L 5-cyl	4WD	14	18	15	$4,360

2006 GMC Canyon MPG

17–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,840/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.

Gas · 2.8L, 3.5L

Combined

17–21 MPG

Per year

$3,110–$3,840

Gas configurations (16)

2006 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Crew Cab 2.8L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.8L 4-cyl	RWD	18	25	21	$3,110
Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	RWD	18	25	20	$3,270
Canyon 3.5L 5-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,440
Canyon 3.5L 5-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,440
Crew Cab 3.5L 5-cyl RWD	3.5L 5-cyl	RWD	17	22	19	$3,440
Canyon 3.5L 5-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	4WD	17	22	19	$3,440

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2006 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+10)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	RWD	15	22	18	$3,630
Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Canyon 3.5L 5-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	4WD	16	20	18	$3,630
Crew Cab 2.8L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Cab Chassis Inc 3.5L 5-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	RWD	15	21	17	$3,840
Crew Cab 2.8L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	RWD	15	22	17	$3,840
Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,840
Crew Cab 2.8L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,840
Crew Cab 3.5L 5-cyl 4WD	3.5L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	17	$3,840
Cab Chassis Inc 3.5L 5-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840

2005 GMC Canyon MPG

17–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,840/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.

Gas · 2.8L, 3.5L

Combined

17–21 MPG

Per year

$3,110–$3,840

Gas configurations (14)

2005 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.8L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	21	$3,110
Crew Cab 2.8L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	21	$3,110
Canyon 3.5L 5-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,440
Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	4WD	17	22	19	$3,440
Canyon 3.5L 5-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	4WD	17	22	19	$3,440
Crew Cab 2.8L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	4WD	17	22	19	$3,440

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2005 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+8)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	RWD	16	23	18	$3,630
Canyon 3.5L 5-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,630
Crew Cab 2.8L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	RWD	16	23	18	$3,630
Crew Cab 3.5L 5-cyl RWD	3.5L 5-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,630
Canyon 3.5L 5-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Crew Cab 3.5L 5-cyl 4WD	3.5L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,840
Crew Cab 2.8L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,840

2004 GMC Canyon MPG

17–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,840/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.8L, 3.5L

Combined

17–21 MPG

Per year

$3,110–$3,840

Gas configurations (14)

2004 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.8L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	21	$3,110
Crew Cab 2.8L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	20	$3,270
Canyon 3.5L 5-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,440
Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	4WD	17	22	19	$3,440
Crew Cab 2.8L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	4WD	17	22	19	$3,440
Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	RWD	16	23	18	$3,630

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2004 GMC Canyon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+8)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Canyon 3.5L 5-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,630
Crew Cab 2.8L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	RWD	16	23	18	$3,630
Crew Cab 3.5L 5-cyl RWD	3.5L 5-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,630
Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Canyon 3.5L 5-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Canyon 3.5L 5-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	3.5L 5-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Crew Cab 2.8L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.8L 4-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,630
Crew Cab 3.5L 5-cyl 4WD	3.5L 5-cyl	4WD	15	21	17	$3,840

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD: $4,250 in California and $2,730 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.

California $4,250
Washington $3,940
New York $3,130
Florida $2,950
Texas $2,730

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

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2012 Nissan Frontier

21 MPG · $3,140/yr

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2012 Suzuki Equator

21 MPG · $3,140/yr

2015 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Long Bed (N220)

2012 Toyota Tacoma

22 MPG · $2,940/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2004-2012 GMC Canyon get?

EPA rates the 2004-2012 GMC Canyon at 15–21 MPG combined across 132 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 25 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2012 GMC Canyon?

The Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2012. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2012 GMC Canyon?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 GMC Canyon per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,130 a year. Across all 16 configurations the cost runs $3,130–$4,090 a year. That is a $960 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2012 GMC Canyon 100 miles?

About $20.87 per 100 miles for the Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.87 and $27.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2012 GMC Canyon more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD is rated 18 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2012 GMC Canyon compare with other small pickup configurations?

The Canyon 2.9L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,130 a year to fuel, $350 less than the class median of $3,480, and less than 9 of 10 small pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 50 rated small pickup configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2012 GMC Canyon different from the 2011 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,120 to $3,130, $10 more. EPA lists 16 configurations for 2012 against 16 configurations for 2011. See the 2011 GMC Canyon for that year.