- Newest year: 2026
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2023-2026 GMC Canyon MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 16–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2023-2026 GMC Canyon at a glance
The 2023-2026 GMC Canyon covers 4 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 16–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $3,270 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo RWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
2023-2026 GMC Canyon by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 16–20 MPG | $3,270–$4,150 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 16–20 MPG | $3,190–$4,150 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 16–20 MPG | $3,270–$4,150 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 16–20 MPG | $3,280–$3,980 | First year |
What the 2026 Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$273
$3,270 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.45
Per 100 miles
$21.80
Five years
$16,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard pickup median
$190less a year
Class median $3,460 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 GMC Canyon MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,190 to $3,270, $80 more.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,410 |
| Mud Terrain Tires | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| AT4X | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 17 | 17 | $3,770 |
| AT4X AEV | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 16 | 16 | $4,150 |
2025 GMC Canyon MPG
16–20 MPG · $3,190–$4,150/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,190, $80 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,190 |
| Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,460 |
| AT4X | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 17 | 17 | $3,770 |
| AT4X AEV | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 16 | 16 | $4,150 |
2024 GMC Canyon MPG
16–20 MPG · $3,270–$4,150/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,280 to $3,270, $10 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Mud Terrain Tires | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| AT4X | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 17 | 17 | $3,770 |
| AT4X AEV | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 16 | 16 | $4,150 |
2023 GMC Canyon MPG
16–20 MPG · $3,280–$3,980/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,280 |
| Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Mud Terrain Tires | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| AT4X | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 16 | 16 | $3,980 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,120
- New York $3,270
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,850
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 standard pickup models.
Generations
- 2004-2012 (1st gen)
- 2015-2022 (RG)
- 2023-2026 (3rd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon get?
EPA rates the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon at 16–20 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 20 MPG (19 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon?
Every model year of the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
How does the 2023-2026 GMC Canyon compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2015-2022 GMC Canyon) is rated 15–25 MPG combined and costs $2,930–$4,280 a year to fuel; the 2023-2026 model is rated 16–20 MPG and costs $3,190–$4,150 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 GMC Canyon per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $3,270–$4,150 a year. That is a $880 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 GMC Canyon 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.80 and $27.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 GMC Canyon more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 19 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2026 GMC Canyon compare with other standard pickup configurations?
The Canyon 2.7L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $190 less than the class median of $3,460, and less than 6 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 138 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 GMC Canyon different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,190 to $3,270, $80 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2026 against 4 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 GMC Canyon for that year.