Used GMC Canyon for Sale nearSullivan, NH

How much does the GMC Canyon cost in today's market?

Used GMC Canyon prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The GMC Canyon's current nationwide average price is $32,041, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $30,731 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the GMC Canyon a good car?

Yes — the GMC Canyon earns a strong all-generations owner rating and combines upscale styling with comfort, capability, and useful tech.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.3/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Canyon for its stylish design, comfortable interiors, and strong performance. Across the model years, the truck also stands out for its luxurious feel, easy driving character, and good towing capacity.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are that recent expert-tested versions bring a higher price, and some years pair that with a cramped back seat and fuel economy that trails the truck’s stronger qualities.

31.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are GMC Canyon models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the Canyon’s comfortable ride, strong performance, and upscale feel. Across the model years, it also earns praise for stylish design, useful features, and a cabin that feels more refined than many rivals.

• Owners rate the GMC Canyon between 3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking condition carefully, since some model years show mixed owner feedback around pricing and mechanical issues.

What should I look for when buying a used GMC Canyon?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Pro Safety Package and Safety Plus Package
• Infotainment: 11-inch digital driver display and 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google built-in technology
• Fuel efficiency: Our AT4X’s EPA-rated 17 mpg combined is the same as a full-size GMC Sierra with 4WD and a V8 engine, and we observed 16.4 mpg on our mountainous Southern California test loop during light rain.

Which GMC Canyon trim should I buy?

The 2026 GMC Canyon offers these trims:

• Elevation: The entry trim brings the turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder, eight-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, and a standard off-road suspension with a 2-inch lift; it suits you if you want the least expensive path into the lineup.
• AT4: This trim adds standard 4WD and builds toward a more capable off-road setup while keeping the Canyon’s upscale character.
• Denali: This is the best-value trim if you want a more luxurious cabin with richer materials and a more premium presentation.
• AT4X: The top off-road model adds Multimatic DSSV dampers, 10.7 inches of ground clearance, mud-terrain tires, electronic locking front and rear differentials, and hill descent control.

What GMC Canyon do most buyers choose?

The GMC Canyon years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and deal quality. That usually makes it easier to find the right trim and condition for your budget.

What is the GMC Canyon's resale value?

Most Canyon model years are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The newer years show some of the largest drops, while older examples generally move less dramatically. That creates a market where recent-model shoppers may find better value than they would have a year ago.

The 2017, 2016, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the GMC Canyon safe?

• 2026: 4/10
• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 6/10
• 2022: 4/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2017: 6/10
• 2016: 5/10

Every 2026 Canyon includes a Pro Safety Package and a Safety Plus Package.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used GMC Canyon now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −7.04% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.07%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,147. The GMC Canyon offers a more upscale, polished character that makes it appealing if you want a midsize truck with a premium feel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: GMC equips the Canyon with a capable turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine generating 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. It’s connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive (RWD) in the Elevation base model.
• Tech: GMC equips the Canyon with a standard 11-inch digital driver display and an 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google built-in technology.
• Safety: Every 2026 Canyon includes a Pro Safety Package and a Safety Plus Package which, together, include: forward-collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors (with trailer coverage), rear cross-traffic alert with rear automatic braking, rear parking sensors, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: Four versions of the Canyon are available: Elevation, AT4, Denali, and AT4X. They all sit on lifted suspensions with wide tracks (compared to the GMC’s Chevrolet Colorado twin) and smart wheels wrapped in mud-terrain or all-terrain tires. It’s a good-looking truck from every angle, with a chiseled and purposeful appearance, and prices range from $40,995 to $59,395, including the $2,095 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2023 GMC Canyon compare to the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 GMC Canyon:

• Pros: Powerful engine, Comfortable, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Advanced safety features are not standard, Poor value for money, Fewer available configurations than before.

2023 Chevrolet Colorado:

• Pros: Stylish design, Impressive off-roading capability, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Aggravating forward collision warning system, Poor fuel economy, Interior materials feel cheap.

Our experts score the 2023 GMC Canyon 7.3/10 and the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado 6.5/10. The Canyon comes across as the more comfortable and better-equipped choice, while the Colorado leans harder into off-road capability and style. The Colorado also brings a lower starting MSRP and more listings, but the Canyon’s stronger expert score reflects its more polished overall package.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.