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2015-2022 GMC Canyon MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 15–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small pickup configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2022 GMC Canyon at a glance
The 2015-2022 GMC Canyon covers 8 model years in the EPA database (56 configurations in all), rated 15–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $4,030 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD (23 MPG), at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
2015-2022 GMC Canyon by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gas, Diesel | 19–23 MPG | $3,030–$4,220 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas, Diesel | 18–23 MPG | $3,030–$4,220 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas, Diesel | 19–23 MPG | $2,990–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas, Diesel | 15–23 MPG | $2,970–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas, Diesel | 15–25 MPG | $2,970–$4,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas, Diesel | 15–25 MPG | $2,980–$4,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas, Diesel | 16–25 MPG | $2,930–$4,150 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 16–22 MPG | $2,930–$4,090 | First year |
What the 2022 Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$253
$3,030 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.05
Per 100 miles
$20.20
Five years
$15,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small pickup median
$230less a year
Class median $3,260 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 GMC Canyon MPG
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,030.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,030 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,130 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,170 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
Diesel configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $4,030 |
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $4,220 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 GMC Canyon MPG
18–23 MPG · $3,030–$4,220/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,030.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,030 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,130 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,170 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,650 |
Diesel configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $4,030 |
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $4,220 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 GMC Canyon MPG
19–23 MPG · $2,990–$4,230/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,030.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,990 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,150 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,240 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,380 |
Diesel configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $4,030 |
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $4,230 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 GMC Canyon MPG
15–23 MPG · $2,970–$4,230/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 23 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,830 to $4,030, $200 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,990 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,150 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,240 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,380 |
| Cab Chassis | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 15 | 15 | $4,230 |
Diesel configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $4,030 |
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $4,220 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 GMC Canyon MPG
15–25 MPG · $2,970–$4,280/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,810 to $3,830, $20 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,990 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,150 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,240 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,400 |
| Cab Chassis | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 15 | 15 | $4,280 |
Diesel configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,830 |
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $4,170 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 GMC Canyon MPG
15–25 MPG · $2,980–$4,280/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,790 to $3,810, $20 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,980 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,010 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,140 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,240 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,380 |
| Cab Chassis | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 15 | 15 | $4,280 |
Diesel configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,810 |
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $4,160 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 GMC Canyon MPG
16–25 MPG · $2,930–$4,150/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 25 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $2,930 to $3,790, $860 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,930 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,010 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,140 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,150 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,310 |
| Cab Chassis | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,090 |
Diesel configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,790 |
| Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $4,150 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 GMC Canyon MPG
16–22 MPG · $2,930–$4,090/yr
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,930 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,020 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,140 |
| Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,140 |
| Canyon 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,290 |
| Cab Chassis | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,090 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD: $4,130 in California and $2,650 in Texas, a $1,480 difference.
- California $4,130
- Washington $3,820
- New York $3,030
- Florida $2,870
- Texas $2,650
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2022 small pickup models.
Generations
- 2004-2012 (1st gen)
- 2015-2022 (RG)
- 2023-2026 (3rd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2022 GMC Canyon get?
EPA rates the 2015-2022 GMC Canyon at 15–25 MPG combined across 56 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 30 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 15–22 MPG; Diesel: 22–25 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2022 GMC Canyon?
The Canyon 2.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2015.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2022 GMC Canyon?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
How does the 2015-2022 GMC Canyon compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2012 GMC Canyon) is rated 15–21 MPG combined and costs $3,110–$4,360 a year to fuel; the 2015-2022 model is rated 15–25 MPG and costs $2,930–$4,280 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 GMC Canyon per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,030 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $3,030–$4,220 a year. That is a $1,190 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 GMC Canyon 100 miles?
About $20.20 per 100 miles for the Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.20 and $28.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2022 GMC Canyon more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD is rated 19 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2022 GMC Canyon compare with other small pickup configurations?
The Canyon 2.5L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,030 a year to fuel, $230 less than the class median of $3,260, and less than 8 of 10 small pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 23 rated small pickup configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2022 GMC Canyon different from the 2021 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,030. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2022 against 6 configurations for 2021. See the 2021 GMC Canyon for that year.