2005 GMC Canyon Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$16,660 to $28,905

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The GMC Canyon focused on bells and whistles in 2005. The midsize pickup now offered a sunroof, leather seats in the Extended Cab trims, and the ability to play mp3's in the audio system. Otherwise, you won't find too many differences from the '04 GMC Canyon. The 2005 Canyon offers 24 trims and enables you to choose between 2 standard engines: a 2.8 L, 175 hp I4 powertrain or a 3.5 L, 220 hp I5 with either 4 speed automatic or 5 speed manual transmission, depending on the trim.

On average, expect to get 19 mpg in the city and 25 on the highway. Standard Cab trims have 2 doors and seat 3 while Extended and Crew Cab trims have 4 doors and seat 5-6. As for towing capacity, you'll have the power to tow anywhere from 1500 to 4000 lbs. on average, depending which trim you choose.

Overall, the 2005 GMC Canyon presents a mixed bag to prospective buyers. While you get good gas mileage and an easy-to-use instrument panel, you also don't have a V6 or V8 engine to boost overall power and towing capacity. In addition, the interior design and materials could use some work. Consumers in the market for a pickup truck who don't need the horsepower or pizzazz of the Canyon's counterparts will still appreciate this overall solid domestic vehicle.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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User reviews for 2005 GMC Canyon

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by Scott G
Dec 06, 2022
I think its a great little truck all around. I did alot of research & test drives for months before deciding to buy it. And Im thrilled with the comfort power & looks of it. I have a full size truck but wanted to compliment it with a smaller & economical quick get around version.Dec 06, 2022
by Anonymous
Sep 03, 2014
I loved that the truck was compact and easy to drive. The gas mileage was horrible for how little the truck is. I drive nearly 600+ miles a week so my judgement is biased. If you have an easy commute then I would recommend the truck. Anymore, I'd look for something else.Sep 03, 2014
by Anonymous
May 13, 2013
All around good truck if you need to haul small things or pull a smaller trailer. Not a lot of passenger room which is why i recommended for a single person or family with no children. Moderate off road capabilities but never had trouble in inclement weather.May 13, 2013

2005 GMC Canyon Pricing

Original MSRP
$16,660 to $28,905
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: jumpseats

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: jumpseats

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: jumpseats

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: jumpseats

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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