Fuel economy details

GMC Canyon 2026

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 1 version of this vehicle. Review the published configuration below.

20combined MPG

19 / 23city / highway MPG

$3,350estimated annual fuel cost

How to use these estimates

EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.

Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.

SIDI · Automatic 8-spd

20 combined MPG

Fuel typeRegular Gasoline

Vehicle classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD

DriveRear-Wheel Drive

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Tailpipe CO₂443 g/mi

EPA base modelCanyon

TurbochargerYes

Start-stop systemYes

Efficiency and cost

EPA fuel economy score: 4
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4
Estimated annual petroleum use: 14.9 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison: costs $4,750 more

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 21 EPA records from 2026 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position: At or above 62%
Combined MPG vs median: Matches the class median.
Annual cost vs median: Matches the class median.

NHTSA safety recalls

Recall information for this model year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for this 2026 GMC Canyon. A VIN is required to confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALCampaign 26V114000

Issue: General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and…

Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification…

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARECampaign 25V856000

Issue: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024â2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, âOccupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall data, last checked October 3, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA before taking action.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 3, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.