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GMC Canyon: Unreliable Pickup or Value Buy?
10 Dec
Summary
- 2025 GMC Canyon scores 15/100 on reliability by Consumer Reports.
- Shared design with Chevrolet Colorado reveals similar reliability issues.
- GMC Canyon's MSRP ranges from $41,000 to $67,000.
Consumer Reports has identified the 2025 GMC Canyon as one of the least reliable new vehicles, assigning it a score of 15 out of 100. This low rating stems from reported problems with build quality, including electronics, body hardware, paint, and engine noises, based on data from the 2023 and 2024 models. Despite these concerns, the GMC Canyon remains a popular truck, holding the sixth position in midsize pickup sales through the first three quarters of 2025.
The Canyon shares a significant platform with the Chevrolet Colorado, including its powertrain and transmission. The 2025 Colorado also received the same low reliability score of 15 out of 100, highlighting shared design flaws. While both trucks underwent redesigns in 2023, their reliability scores have dipped considerably. The Colorado, however, benefits from a lower starting MSRP, positioning it more competitively in the market.
The 2025 GMC Canyon is priced between $41,000 and $67,000. In contrast, the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado has a suggested MSRP between $33,600 and $62,900. This price difference, along with its strong sales performance, makes the Colorado a more attractive option for consumers, selling nearly three times as many units as the Canyon despite their shared mechanical underpinnings and similar reliability issues.
