2024 GMC Canyon Review | The BEST Mid-size Truck (But you'll still buy a Tacoma)
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- Опубликовано: 14 май 2024
- GMC Canyon is probably one of the best mid-size trucks on the market. It has a strong Turbocharged 4-cylinder, great interior space, and an amazing ride.
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Seems that anytime some one truly likes this truck, the Taco squad comes along and tells you that the GM truck is not reliable, and the truck has only been on the market for a few months. Things I do know: the 2.7 turbos are out there since around 2018 and have over 200k miles with no issues in full size GM trucks. It gets old after awhile hearing all the negativity from the Taco Cult who seem to think its there life mission to keep buyers away from other brand trucks. Stop drinking the Kool-aid and let buyers think for themselfs. I could care less that you like Tacomas, please enjoy your personal choice in a truck and don't get upset if someone disagrees with your opinion.
That’s because GMC and Chevy have horrible reliability. The Taco squad are obnoxious but the reliability on Chevy/GMC is regrettably bad.
There really isn’t a bad looking truck out there these days. But some will go a lot longer than others when it comes to longevity and maintenance
@@jjames2162 I have been building, and painting GM products since 1976 and retired in 2008, and I love Gm products. Nothing beats a Corvette for performance for the dollar. Nothing touches V model Cadillacs ect, ect. An American, mind you, named Edward's Demings went to Japan through out the 50s, 60s, and 70s and taught the Japanese how to manufacture cars with the team concept theory and continuous improvement theory and other innovative concepts which brought the Japanese into a world class builder and since the late 80s all auto manufacturers started managing there companies in the Edward Demings management philosophy. All companies are very comparable in reliability and quality today or they would have died like America motors Corp. Or Pontiac, or Saturn or AMC corp. And many others. Wake up and do your home work about the WHOLE auto industry today vs yesterday.
I have a 2023 GMC Canyon. So far I haven’t experienced any issues. It’s a nice truck and I enjoy it very much.
@@jjames2162 actually not true. GM pickups are very reliable. Many millions more made than Toyota pickups so yes, numerically more problems but I run a construction company with experience with hundreds of vehicles. I have Chevy Suburbans with over 500,000+ miles used vary hard. I have Chevy pickups and vans with 300,000+ no problems.
I’ve owned Toyotas and yes they are, generally reliable. But they are also over rated because they truly have a cult like following mostly in California and progressive left states
@@bret9741 to suggest Toyota drivers are politically associated with either party is ridiculous. I think you are probably full of shit based on that alone. However ever GM owner I know has had issues. My ex has a GM pickup and it is far less quality than my RAM.
GM has ranked low on the reliability scale mostly due to engine and transmission issues
Looks like gmc finally got a winner, bad ass truck 11:36
A lot of reviews mention the plastic dash and door panels. Im still driving a 2010 Canyon and it has the same thing. but, even after 14 years it looks like new. it is not a cheap material. it is intentional and its actually good for a truck.
Oh for sure, I don’t mind harder panels on a truck. It makes sense, I wanted to point it out as some people may think “Denali” is all plush.
Plastic is so much easier to keep clean too
You don’t have to dive into a menu in order to change the headlights, the button is always at the top of the infotainment display and never goes anywhere.
I wouldn’t choose the Tacoma over this if it received an emergency refresh that fixed its’ styling and the price dropped several grand. I’d still choose a ZR2 or this canyon over the Toyota. Hands down!
It’s funny that the lights are the only argument anyone can come up with. Here’s the fact, almost everyone sets their lights on auto and never touch them again. I know I don’t.
@@mike406 yea, I had to use the fog lamps one time after 10 months of driving my 2023 Canyon, and I turned them on in my driveway before I was in a driving situation that could distract me from keeping my eyes on the road.
@@mike406 for sure! That’s exactly my thoughts!
I'm gonna go ahead and get one of these this fall. The Toys just don't have the comfort factor I'm looking for. They have "my first truck" vibes for feel quality to me.
I still think the GMC canyon is way better looking inside than the Taco.Still no back seat vents in the Taco.
May be better looking but who’s gonna believe this is more reliable and who is going to pay $65,000 for this
@@stevenwilkes9373The GMC is more reliable then the taco and way better looking!
I bought it. Let me tell you it’s been a great truck,the motor has been great and also the transmission been smooth as silk.When you get inside all you can say is wow.I’ve seen the 2024 taco and let me tell you you don’t say that about it. The air dam at the bottom of the front end looks stupid.And also no vents in the back.
Taco’s reliability beats the GMC/Chevy midsize twins year, after year, after year, etc.
@@Sophos1964 If you think so.But there still ugly, I have to like looking at my vehicles and I can’t with the Taco .
This was actually a really good review! I have a 2015 Canyon. They did not have the Denali version then, but mine would be the equivalent. It has been a good truck and held up fine. I have been looking at the 2024 and this was very helpful.
Is the 2024 going to be sitting in dealers repair shop with battery and infotainment issues like the 2023?
had mine for a week now and love it ,still a lot to learn though. last vehicle was a 2002 grand vitara
That’s quite an upgrade! Congratulations!
thanks@@JimmyMak
What trim level, and color?
I’m new to GMC trucks other than work trucks, I’ve never owned one before and I really like the 2024 Canyon Denali, I put a order in for one last week at my local dealership, after test drive in a 2023 Canyon AT4. I was told that it would take about two to three months before they would have it at the dealership
Cancel your purchase. Who gives ashit about appearance? Buy the Tacoma, it's by far the better truck, all around.
Ordered my Denali in white . Had a canyon went to a 2020 F150 back to this truck . The F150 ride was really nice just don’t need the big truck now . Hope I’m not disappointed going back to the midsize.
A fine review of a best-in-class truck -- the Canyon is it.
Its looks very nine in today's world , lets see how time reflects this truck ! Thank you ...
My 2024 Canyon Elevation (1150 miles) has been in the shop for almost 2 weeks now. Roof dented from the car wash blower (known issue) and there are 2 oil leaks, one of which involves dropping the transmission to fix. A part needed is on backorder. There have also been other issues, such as mis-aligned doors and warning lights activating such as the adaptive cruise control and check engine. I have asked GMC to replace the truck, and they have told me to pound sand.
I have a 23 AT4x and having some weird popping sound from the rear when turning. Might be leaf springs only had truck for a week. Really like the truck
Beautiful truck especially in black. GMC did a great job with styling. Great review ! Prices are creeping up there compared to $35k i paid for a new '18 Nissan Frontier Pro4x.
Does it have a painted frame or wax coated???
I know it’s not going to happen. But I wish GM offered a 6.5’ bed on this truck.
Or even a 6’ bed like Toyota.
@@martin4749Toyota sucks
I think reliability between the major brands is more alike than different, despite what any given fanboy well tell you. I've had a couple F150s, Tahoes & Subarbans, and (most recently) a Ranger for work cars. These were law enforcement vehicles with tons of idle time and lots of hard driving. Barring theb Ranger (it was still pretty new), they all did 125k+ miles with no issues. The Ranger, however, feels very cheap. It's noisy (both road noise and engine noise).
I just traded my 2017 Tacoma OR in for a 2023 Canyon AT4X. The ride is no comparison to any of the other trucks I've driven. It's so much more refined. I was on a list for a 2024 TRD Pro, but had no clue when it would actually come in, what color is be, ect. That, couple with the fact that it would likely cost as much or more than the Edition 1 AT4X that I bought, which is equipped with all the hardware that is have to add to the Pro, the decision was easy.
Like days above, GMC is often underrated, generally by those who have zero experience with them and who are too closed-minded to actually recognize the ratings, equipment and prices objectively.
Common sense and facts. Couldn't agree with you more. Bought my 2024 Canyon 2wd in March and love it more than the day I bought it.
Well said. I bought my 2023 Canyon Elevation in March, and love this truck, alot. It's had zero issues after 7k miles.
Thanks Jimmy!
Thanks for watching!
Nice truck. That steering looks like a face staring back at me, though.
Question: on your B-roll, do you actually rack focus or apply an effect?
Best part of waking up is a smile in your truck.
The rack focus is done in camera, mostly shot on 60fps then slowed to 24
@@JimmyMak if you conform your shots, you could get someone to slo-mo mime actions of living with the cars you review like they do for Cialis commercials 😁
@@carloscanizares4699 LOL that would be a look
What is the fuel economy like? I currently drive a 2022 Silverado 1500 trail boss with 33s and I’m averaging 17L/100km. I’m looking to trade in the Silverado for this exact truck, will I get better fuel economy? I live on the east coast
So during my week of testing I’m pretty heavy on throttle and I leave the truck on to take pictures and videos so generally it’s higher than what the average person will get. I averaged 14.3L/100km.
I want the old style light knob. I am going to wait for a year or 2 before buying a new truck. I do not want to have to go into a MENU for lights. That is just stupid.
Honestly it’s not that bad. In my last few years of driving different press vehicles in many different occasions I don’t think I’ve ever used the light switch button. Once it’s on Auto it’ll do what it’ll need to do.
My taco is pushing 300k...getting ready to buy a new truck soon, hoping to look at others but it will be hard to get me back into an american made truck.
Tacoma has been made in either in the US or Mexico since the beginning. So are you saying it’s hard for you to get back in a Tacoma?
@@JimmyMak
Don’t try to reason with the cult
Bery nayz but taco for my money baby
Chevy Colorado or the GMC Canyon. I can't decide. I like them both. I'm leaning toward the Chevy.
Looks really nice but correct, still bought a tacoma.
I love the newest Canyon, but I'm very upset about them putting the headlight controls behind an infotainment screen. Seems like something pertaining to safety should be more quickly accessible and maybe they could have put the climate controls in the infotainment instead. Just my opinion on how they did that.
The light switch isn't a big deal to anyone except reviewers who seem to dwell on it forever despite not being personally opposed to it. I've had auto mode on my car for 5 or 6 years and never touched the light switch.
I totally agree! Auto works best and you’ll never have to touch it again.
The bed length is 5.14 ft.... If it is 6.2, I would buy the Canyon Denali. I want a mid-sized truck with a 6+ ft bed. This is why I am probably getting a 24 Tacoma
Dude how tall are you?
5’11
For the price you might as well but a full size truck
Frontier is the way to go
Whoa, a Frontier fan? Not many left and not many naturally aspirated V6 on the market.
I have one. 2019. on 3rd trans
This truck or the Colorado are the best looking trucks out there
As a customer with a 2023 canyon at4 that’s looking on getting rid of it. Lacking stuff for the price. Worse gas mileage than the previous year. Less back seat leg room and no fold down rear seats. I’ll be looking at the 2024 Tacoma that’s coming out. And I’m a UAW/gm employee
I’ve had small and also critical issues with it. And still dealing with issues
Tacoma literally has less backseat legroom tho, and no rear climate controls
The Tacoma engine is again one of the worst power wise unless you get a TRD Pro, or pay for the engine upgrade to the hybrid. Not sure why the base 2.4l turbo puts out such low numbers though. It does slightly beat the base Ranger engine with it's extra 0.1L.
The Toyota Hybrid does offer the most torque on a mid size unless Ford releases their Ranger PHEV that is rumored to be coming to the US.
Would be nice if GMC had additional offerings which I'm sure they might add one on the 2026. But GMC does come with the best base engine option. I'm torn between the Canyon and new Ranger. I'd love the Raptor but probably won't find one without paying 10k+ over msrp. Might also wait for the new 2.7L later in 2024 and just get a Lariat Fx4 with it.
This or the 24 Taco Limited. Weighing my options
I haven’t gotten my hands on the new Tacoma yet so I can’t say. Both are now turbocharged 4 cylinders so it should quite comparable.
Get the GMC.
I'm literally in the same boat...although I fkin hate chrome, I want a more luxurious interior while still being able to tow a bit or use for camping etc. The tacoma needing a monthly subscription for remote start has me leaning abit more on the GMC side lately...I hate subscriptions
@@Caleb-il7om that interior in both Denali and AT4 are damn nice
U could get the denali black edition where all the chrome parts are blacked out@@Caleb-il7om
If you live in any big city where crime is a factor, you only want the driver's door to unlock with the proximity door-lock feature.
You said 6foot two bed? You mean 5foot two
I sure did! Lacking sleep with the toddler 😅
I was about to say…
I would drive a 5 year old GM with roughly 100,000 kms or 60,000 miles. Then drive an Equivalent Toyota.
Suddenly you determine why quality matters and resale represent that. I’m not a Toyota die hard especially with how dealers have treated their loyal customers. Just can’t argue with the difference between GM, Ford, Dodge and Toyota when you compare the quality after these trucks are well used.
That maybe the case before but now things are quite different. Especially since the Taco is all new the reliability is unknown.
I've had two Tacomas and the quality is hype. The engines last, but they rattle and squeak worse than any vehicle I've ever had. Body panels had uneven gaps, too.
I've been driving Toyotas lately and that's what I tell people.. any vehicle can drive good off the showroom floor and look great impressing your friends but drive it for 5 years and look at the little things you've had to fix compared to most Toyotas
I see a lot of older Toyota trucks that just look bad, the motor and transmission sound bad. I read all the time about the Tacoma’s motor and transmission just don’t work well together. And most importantly the interior seat is very uncomfortable. Toyota trucks aren’t what Toyota fan boys say they are!
With all the new tech and complicated turbo/hybrid systems I have a feeling Toyota will hold value more than ever. Like I said I’m no Toyota fan boy but their reputation for reliability and low maintenance give confidence to those that must buy used and after warranty. GM offers amazing value but as I said the more complicated these trucks become the more reputation for reliability and low operating costs will matter. If buying to own or lease for 3-5 years who cares. If buying to own for 5-15 years it’s a whole different story.
Traded my Tacoma in. Couldn’t stand the fact that it felt like I was driving the hood around. Sluggish and couldn’t tow as much. Wasn’t for me.
It always makes me laugh when we complain about all windows up mode. I know some vehicles offer it, but that is a huge safety issue. Human beings are inherently fallible, and we can't be in thinking mode 100% of the time, and we hit that button, and someone's fingers get caught. Whether some vehicles have it, it is still not a good idea, in my opinion. 😊
Most vehicles these days have sensors on the motors. So when rolling up and it detects something is in the way it’ll stop and back down a bit. At least that’s what it should do. But I can certainly understand your point. I wouldn’t want my son to have his hand out and get potentially pinched by the window.
I bought a 2023 Denali Canyon in May of 23. I special ordered it. Absolutely the worst vehicle I ever owned. Had it 4 months and it was in the shop over 3 with numerous issues from a failed Trailer break to an infotainment screen that bricked up including the driver display. Terrible vehicle but GM made it right by compensating me and putting me into a 23 Duramax Sierra Denali for a sweet price. Love the new truck.
2024 Taco. Less hp, less torque, 69litre smaller fuel tank and waay more coin. GMC for the win.
Make sure have a great budget for the frequent visits to the auto shop.
5 ft 2 not 6 ft 2
Looks good but GMC reliability is not even close to Toyota
I don't know about that. I have a 2014 gmc sierra 1500 with 233,000 miles. Fantastic vehicle so far and intend to drive it more.
@@jjweiland1041
Domt try to reason with the cult 😊
By the numbers the Canyon is an awesome choice. Looking at real life and history, if a person wants a reliable vehicle, the Canyon is not a viable choice.
Sorry, Nissan or Toyota reliability wins out every time.
hard to judge reliability with a brand new design, Toyota has a new design as well so they are now equal. but for anecdotal sake i have been driving my 2010 GMC canyon since new and have barely had an issue and it was never in the garage until It hit 200k km. and even then its just wear.
If you only keep your truck for 5 years you will probably be okay, but if you intend to keep it for 15 plus years then it is a bad investment. The Tacoma is more dependable and reliable by every measure. Not saying the GMC isn't a good truck, I'm sure it is but not for me. I like the longevity of the Toyota.
LOL
Ok
This didn’t age well…😂
If it’s the best they wouldn’t by a Tacoma.
Sometimes the best doesn’t mean best selling. And best selling doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best all around.
@@JimmyMak let us know what the best is 5-10 years down the road from now. My bet is it wont be the GM truck.
@@kaikelii with all the new trucks getting major refreshes it’s really hard to say. The only one that’s consistent is the Nissan Frontier.
@@JimmyMak thats definitely true. I do however, have more trust in Toyota, i just feel they do all the necessary R&D with their mechanics. They've been using turbos for years in their Lexus models, but I do get what youre saying. A buddy of mine just got a 24 GMC Canyon Elevation edition, and they have drastically improved with the styling. I just dont trust GM or Ford reliability.
Nope. Domestic rubbish
So you prefer *foreign* trash.
Just like the Tacoma
These new generation midsize trucks are trash. Love the cab space on the 2004 dodge Dakota
You’re shitting on this GMC and advocating for a Dakota? That’s fucking hilarious 🤣
@@Holden-McGrointhat’s what Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler/Ford fans do all of the time. They never wanna give *gm* their due credit.
No. I dont like this truck…..