GMC Canyon 2WD
20 MPG The 2026 GMC Canyon 2WD is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 750 gallons, $2400 a year in fuel, or $0.160 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2004–2026 run it averages 20.4 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 21 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.175 | $1750 | $2625 | $3500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.225 | $2250 | $3375 | $4500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3100 | 443 | 1 |
| 2025 | 20 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3100 | 434 | 1 |
| 2024 | 20 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3100 | 443 | 1 |
| 2023 | 20 MPG | 18 | 23 | $3100 | 446 | 1 |
| 2022 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26.7 | $3067 | 424 | 3 |
| 2021 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26.7 | $3067 | 424 | 3 |
| 2020 | 21.7 MPG | 19.3 | 27 | $3117 | 427 | 3 |
| 2019 | 21.8 MPG | 19.5 | 26.8 | $3050 | 421 | 4 |
| 2018 | 22.3 MPG | 20 | 26.8 | $2988 | 416 | 4 |
| 2017 | 22.3 MPG | 19.8 | 26.8 | $2988 | 416 | 4 |
| 2016 | 22.5 MPG | 19.8 | 26.8 | $2950 | 411 | 4 |
| 2015 | 21.7 MPG | 19 | 25.3 | $2883 | 410 | 3 |
| 2012 | 19.3 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3275 | 467 | 4 |
| 2011 | 19.3 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3275 | 467 | 4 |
| 2010 | 19.5 MPG | 17 | 23.3 | $3213 | 459 | 4 |
| 2009 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3288 | 470 | 4 |
| 2008 | 19.3 MPG | 17.3 | 23.3 | $3217 | 461 | 3 |
| 2007 | 18.7 MPG | 16.3 | 22.7 | $3333 | 477 | 3 |
| 2006 | 19 MPG | 16.8 | 23 | $3288 | 468 | 4 |
| 2005 | 19 MPG | 16.8 | 23 | $3288 | 470 | 4 |
| 2004 | 19 MPG | 16.8 | 23 | $3288 | 470 | 4 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 9 small pickup trucks 2wd models tracked here, the GMC Canyon 2WD ranks 4 on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Colorado 2WD (21), Toyota Tacoma 2WD (23), Ford Maverick HEV FWD (38).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 443 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the GMC Canyon 2WD get?
The 2026 GMC Canyon 2WD is rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 23 highway. Across all 21 model years in the database it averages 20.4 MPG, ranging from 16 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a GMC Canyon 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 20 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 750 gallons — roughly $2400 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.160 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $3100.
Has the GMC Canyon 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 19 MPG in 2004 to 20 in 2026 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 5% across 21 model years.
Is the GMC Canyon 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 4 of 9 in the Small Pickup Trucks 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG. That is 1.4 worse than typical for the class.
Compare with similar models
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.