GMC Canyon Towing Review 2017 4cyl Crew Cab Work truck real world opinion
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- GMC Canyon Towing Review 2017 4cyl Crew Cab Work truck real world opinion. After having this truck for almost a year. I averaged 21mpg short distance trips more on longer highway trips. I also towed a few heavy trailers just to see how it would do.
Best video review I've found on the 2.5. The base model in a v6 is hard to find in this part of Texas for some reason. I went ahead and purchased the 4 cylinder and I don't have any regrets. Good daily driver. What's funny is I'm going down the same 20 mile stretch of highway to work as the fella in the v6 or v8 is going and in the moment what's the difference besides fuel economy. At the end the day I'd rather get out as cheap as possible than have more hp and use more fuel to travel from one point to the next. Thanks for the video and take care.
D. S That was my same philosophy when I bought my truck by recently just saw that it was a great truck trouble free for 50,000 miles
I bought the Colorado 4cyl 2wd and i love the drive quality and fuel mileage.
Jason Alirio I just sold mine I ran it for 2 1/2 years up to 45,000 miles not a single problem love the truck just got another big truck to drive around
I have one now and zero regrets!
We purchased a Chevrolet Colorado 4cyl ext cab silver. No issues in the 2 years we’ve had it
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Helped me make my decision. Good job... Laura needs to send you a check.
chris d Connell appreciate your comment!
@@luckylawnboy
Why didn't you get the baby Duramax diesel engine?
Good Video, Just got the same truck about a month ago(got a good deal as a leftover 2017) as an around town truck so I could give the old F250 a break. Wasn’t expecting much out of a GM 4 banger and i do have to say so far been pretty impressed with its towing capabilities and overall good ride. Would definitely recommend to anyone not looking to tow anything heavier than 3-4 thousand pounds on flat roads every now and then and anyone looking for some good fuel consumption numbers.
ricardo mercado yeah they are great trucks!!
Damn, Indiana looks beautiful. Looking at a 4cyl 2WD Canyon would be a great light duty work truck
Mine has the 6-spd. manual. Always in the right gear, every time. No problems in flat country.
yep - i have yet to drive a manual that is jerky going up or down gears - beter to do it yourself - and rev it out !
I have a 2015 Colorado Z71 V6 2WD. Pull a 5000 lb camper easier than my Dodge with a 5.2. Mileage on 2 lane highway at 55 will sometimes jump over 30 mpg. Total average is about 22. No complaints at all.
Nice review I have a 21 4 cyl with the extended cab 4x4 as I rarely need the back seat. I love the truck great for hauling, commuting and it's gone on 2 vacations so far! Hilly here in Western PA I'm averaging 23 mpg on mixed highway and city driving.
Hello there! Thanks for the info! I’m in my second Colorado, this ones a Crew Cab W/T very similar to yours, with the same Convenience Package and Appearance Package. But mines a V6,4x4, with Tow Package and Skid Plates that cost me just under 33k. In white. We tow a 4,500 lbs 22’ Travel Trailer on a fairy regular 4-6 times a year, with a 4 month trip in the last one that was the same only an Extended Cab. In Black instead of white. With the V6 we averaged 14 on the 4,000+ mile trip, but just commuting 18-24 mpg. I have to tell you though, the V6 8 speed is a great combo!
Didn’t notice if you were using tow haul. It’s helped me out and actually got a little bit better mpg on long trips.
Really good Video. Need a small truck to commute. Once in a while tow my 14ft trailer with RZR. Will be buying my 2021 GMC Canyon 2.5 today Thanks for the video.
I have the same truck. You think it'll tow a small 3500 pound camper?
I just bought a 2016 model looks just like yours. I'm a Lithia Employee. So I got an employee discount on mine as well.
I just picked up a 2018 Colorado extended cab WT with a 6-speed manual transmission 4 cylinder with the appearance and convenience package for less than $20,000 and it pulls a 3500 pound boat with no issue as long as it's flat. My only gripe is these things really need a turbo for the four cylinder models. Also took me about 20 minutes to figure out how to get the truck in reverse.
So not enough power to drive comfortably on the highway?
@@taemac10 If it's flat. It really has a hard time maintaining 70Mph with 3500lbs behind it on the interstate. I'm constantly shifting between 3rd and 4th gear.
They have a turbo 2.8 duramax
@jay bird Because there's a trick to put it in reverse.
Question is, now almost 2 years later, would you still buy it again?
COYOTE ADVENTURES yes 100%
nice review just what I was looking for.
The trailer has a weight of 3120 lbs empty. Its GVWR is 7000 lbs, minus its load capacity of 3880 lbs, gives you the total of 3120 lbs. Within the 3500 pound rating. The truck does a good job pulling the trailer too.
I am sorry, but the truck's 3500-pound rating means that your rig can haul 380lbs (3500 - 3120). This includes passengers and truck cargo. I, for instance, weigh 230 lbs. and have a 50 lb toolbox in the truck box. This decreases the hauling capacity by another 280 lbs. The 1490 pound payload means that you shouldn't have to worry about overloading the tongue, though. However, he is using an aftermarket hitch and didn't show us the tow rating of his hitch which may or may not be rated for 3500 lbs. The ball also has is own tow rating. So the overall towing capacity of his rig is the lowest rating of these four items: the truck, the hitch, the ball, and the trailer. There are aluminum trailers that are lighter than 3120lbs and would increase his hauling capacity. The diesel variant also has an increased tow capacity and tow package to include trailer brakes and electronic sway control.
Living in Northern Illinois I’m scared to buy a 2wd drive truck...but the 4wd is like a $4,000 upgrade!
Marcus Taylor not that easy it was actually like 10k due to bigger engine better transmission upgraded packages..
I think as long as you stay off of steep hills, you’re fine with 2wd. I bought a new set of Cooper Adventurer at3 S4 tires for my 2008 4x4 Dodge 1500, and I haven’t used 4x4 once in the blizzard we had in Missouri. Didn’t spin a bit until I got on one big hill. That truck doesn’t have any added weight, a limited slip rear, or traction control. A Canyon with 2wd will have no problem with a good set of tires. Just drive with caution.
Thanks for the video. Just wanted to ask, what rpm does it run at 70 mph empty?
Beer gets rid of that “New Car Smell”!
@Josh Cage or other 2nd Gen 4cyl Colorado gassers: do you find at times that a considerable amount of pedal needs to be depressed for acceleration?
Matthew Edler thick its perfect for what it is...Not fast but by no means slow or underpowered. 200hp. Plenty. It’s faster than the ram diesel!!
Out of all the 4cylinder engines in trucks colorado and canyon offers the better 4cylinder
Got a 19 2wd 4 cyl colorado. Took her with a fully loaded bed (didn't tow) from southern cali to minnesota. She does take a bit to speed up but once she does, its smooth sailing. RPMs stay high uphill in Utah lol. But she kept pace with v6 TRD Tacomas. 💪
The Max Tow Rating is 3500lbs for the 2.5 4cyl. If you get into a wreck with a 4500lb trailer Insurance may not cover damages. Just some FYI I ran into said problem myself. Insurance does not want to pay when the vehicle is overloaded.
You still have the Canyon? If so, how’s it holding up?
I believe GM rates this power train to be able to tow up to 3500 lbs. For most consumers/DIY types this is probably adequate. However, the V6, 8-speed makes more sense for hauling heavy and towing over 2,500 lbs regularly. I noticed the 6-speed having a hard time to get into 6th gear albeit heavy trailer attached but on flat surface. This would not work well on any incline since that transmission would be downshifting constantly. What are your thoughts? Have you driven the truck on hills without trailer or cargo? How did it do?
Ecclesia Militante yeah every day hauling the diesel or v6 would do better. But this is a commuter vehicle and I normally just tow a single axel trailer with a mower or atv at around 2500-3000 no issues what so ever. Both trailers in this video were too heavy and not what this truck is designed to do but if you needed too on occasion as you can see it will get it done. These are great trucks rides nice I get an average of 20+ mpg and can tow small trailers with no issue!
You think it’d be fine with a 8/10 enclosed trailer with lawn mower and some tools?
@@ryangann4961 i pull a 6x12 v-nose every day with my 2018 4cyl manual. Average 19mpg over 22k miles driving conservatively. Can get worse driving hard. Truck doesn't mind it. I pulled my 24ft travel trailer up over mt eagle 7% grade from Memphis to Chattanooga round trip average was over 17 held 60mph over the mountain.
@@ryangann4961 best highway I've ever gotten was 34.4mpg going over to Arkansas to buy a camper topper.
According to the 2019 owners manual , automatic transmissions have manual mode where your can lock out a a specific gear(s). If I set to L4 it will only shift between gears 1-4 and not 5 & 6. Useful for climbs or descents.
I haven’t tested this out yet as I’m still breaking in my engine.
Question. What type of gravel are you using for your driveway? I would like to do something similar.
D. Stewart 8s limestone that plant has a harder and whiter blend.
Thank you
Very nice! I bought my Canyon from Brendon at Laura also!
That’s awesome
Hey Josh I'm thinking about getting a 4 banger crew cab. I'm planning on getting a SxS weighing, trailer and all, about 3k. Should I opt for v6 or do you think it will pull it well enough for long distances?
Cody Dupont will do the job fine spend the extra money on accessories for the SxS. If you’re going to do it and you have lots of big hills like in the mountains maybe the V-6 might be for you but we’re we’re at this thing will do just fine.
Excellent video showing RPMs for 6th gear, 50 mph at around 1,600 RPM. If you slow down to 43 mph, which I believe is the minimum speed to hold at 6th gear without towing, does it run about 1,350 RPM?
Walt C yes about that but will go back into 5th. It holds 6th very well only large grades will it ever down shift on interstate empty.
@@luckylawnboy Just watched your video again. 2022 Colorado/Canyon will be its final-year with 2.5L I4, and I'm thinking of ordering one in extended cab with long-bed. I now get the impression that new vehicles don't last as long as the older ones now, since we are moving on to turbocharged, or 3-cylinder twin-turbo truck. How's the reliability so far?
Good honest review! Well done.
denvernn thanks hope it helps someone someday! Still a great truck going good for me!
Josh Cage glad to hear she is still going good. Do more videos of it.
Is the 2.5 L 2 door Chevy Colorado worth it ? Can it tow a bass boat ?
It would tow a bass boat no problem
Another question, how do you feel about the light colored interior? Has it held up well with kids? I'm still shopping for this truck but in white... crazy enough, from the same dealer you bought yours from.
Kids and light colored interiors dont mix. My Volkswagen can attest to that.
Could you leave a link to your receiver hitch please.. thanks
Nice little truck! Also, your lawn is striped nicely. What kind of mower you got? These trucks would be sweet to tow a trailer with some lawn care equipment. Been recommending these to my boss when he upgrades trucks. We rarely tow more than 1 zero turn or walk behind, weedeater, and blower per truck. One of the trucks we got is a Tacoma 4x4 with the 4 banger and a manual, and it’ll pull the trailers all day so I can imagine this truck will really have no issue.
iDrive4fun93 yes very fuel efficient cheap to operate and pull great for what they are intended for. Very under rated.
My friends 2017 colorado 4cyl is dead reliable and great on gas and handling like a car
Has your opinion changed at all? I'm looking at getting a 2019 model with the same setup 2wd, crewcab, 4 cylinder. The 4 cylinder makes me nervous, but it seems pretty awesome in this video. I don't tow anything at all, bricks in the bed would be the worst I'd ever throw at it.
Clay Guthrie not at all I just use as a daily driver and pull a small trailer and mower from time to time works perfect great mpg!!
@@luckylawnboy thanks! That gives me faith, I'll be easy on it compared to that lol.
Buy the v6
You wont regret it
@no candy the 4 cylinder diesel is ok but if u compare a gas v6 to a na gas 4 cylinder no difference in economy. The 4 cylinder uses a lower gear to get it to move so it ends up being the same fuel economy. Meaning it takes more rpm to move the truck. The dealer just likes to sale 4 cylinders so they can make more money. A 4 cylinder weighs 40 pounds less then a v8 witch means if they can use less metal to produce an engine and upsale by stating better economy they can make more money with less material cus it takes 40 pounds less material to produce a 4 cylinder then an 8 cylinder. Nd you get shitty power with same economy. Just by a v8 or a diesel.
Great review. Neat little truck with great mileage.
Do most 2wd Canyons and Colorados have a locker?
Was your locker part of a package or just a single option?
Thanks!
Part of the package
Do you remember which package this was?
Also, looks great with the level!
How’s the truck doing any problems
mario diaz it’s still going strong!! 36,000 miles not a single issue!! Great mpg. Factory tires suck, got flats every time I went in the field. I upgraded to Goodyear mtr.
How does it drive on the highway? Does it have enough power?
tae MAC drives very well in Indiana no shifting just cruises along.. pulling 3000lbs on highway 70mph not it’s best thing but for once in a wile it does well.
Transmission cooler? Just got a 2019 Colorado I4 to tow a teardrop trailer (1900 -2500 lbs) should I think about getting a transmission cooler?
Matthew Edler I would not, my truck has had no issues staying cool.. I can look at my transmission and see if there is any lines going up to the radiator I’m sure it already has a cooler built-in.
@@luckylawnboy From what I can see on mine it, I can see 2 lines from the AT to the radiator - so it looks like the radiator is set up for both AT cooling and engine coolant cooling.
Matthew Edler I think most trucks now days incorp the trans into the radiator on most light duty applications.
@@luckylawnboy All auto transmissions have transmission lines to the radiator for cooling.
boutcha not all do actually, heavy duty trucks like my ram have a separate cooler and the radiator is its own cooler..
Josh, Thanks for making this! It's been about a year since someone's asked... So as of July 2019, how's the truck holding up? I have the 2015 2.5L I4 Chevy Colorado & love it. I've been toying with the idea of towing a 3-4k boat but don't want to upgrade truck. What's your opinion on towing a 3-4k boat 20 miles each weekend?
Corbin Zollo not one issue at 43,000 miles I’m about to do a 2 year 45,000 mile long term update. Best truck ever for what it’s intended to do.
Hook it up and try it.
Is there 4wd for the 4 cylinder?
stylin60es I don’t think you can get it that way because I was interested in trying to find one myself I thought that would be a pretty awesome set up!
@@luckylawnboy I was going nuts trying to find information on this lol. Appreciate you!! Stay safe
Yes you can. But they are automatic only.
I didn't know you could get a rear bench seat with the 4 cyl
leadnsteel yes 2wd only! 4wd has V-6
@@luckylawnboy I have the diesel and 4wd and love the mileage can get 600 miles on a tank but I could have done without 4wd. Don't really use it except a few times for snow, and you can't get the diesel with the work truck package
I have the 2019 v6. Why in the hell would you remove the air damm ?
Josh you didn't reply. Why did you remove your air damm ? Aesthetics ?
Frank Tulumello ground clearance and looks
@@luckylawnboy ahhhhhh ok.
Not bad for the 4 cylinder
Why did u pick the 4clyinder when your going to pull a 4500 trailer you should of gotten the v6 pol
AtomicToastCat I have diesel trucks to pull the big trailers but this is my daily driver, but has no issue pulling a little 3-4K trailer on occasion.
There's a lot of misconceptions about towing. I've hauled a 5K trailer with a 2000 Honda Odyssey a few times no problem. Granted if I was doing that all the time it would be a different story.
A '95 Civic could haul that and heavier depending on pin weight. Trucks, especially full size ones, are simply safer and last longer while doing so. Occasional towing isn't the same as frequent towing.
Why a 4 cylinder?
jack daniels just wanted the cheapest lightest best mpg. Cost start going up when the v6 options are chosen
@@luckylawnboy v6 gets the same as gas 4 cylinder.
jack daniels no my dad has one only gets 14- 15 driving around i get 21-22
It's more reliable
Old ladies car? Your wife looks pretty young to me!
Patrick London Very young indeed!!
that's what we call our ladies here in the south she can be 20 and still be your old lady
I have the same truck but it's a Chevy and a manual transmission.
Does the manual 4cyl version have good acceleration?
@@thsarethbreaks It's decent, but I have nothing to compare it to besides cars. My first truck, lol.
Terminator T-X3 Is it adequate for everyday traffic situations is what i’m asking? Whether it has a load or not?
I think the trailer is 3880 lbs
Forget the truck, take care of the woman.
mark m. Every night you know that!!
Merica as F!!!!
Trailer weight 7k pounds it said it on the sticker !!
Pos
How so? It's almost the cheapest new truck you can buy. Analyze it with that in mind.