GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD
17 MPG The 2012 GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD is EPA-rated at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 882 gallons, $2824 a year in fuel, or $0.188 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2012 run it averages 16.6 MPG, essentially flat across 7 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 | $0.147 | $1471 | $2206 | $2941 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.176 | $1765 | $2647 | $3529 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.188 | $1882 | $2824 | $3765 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.206 | $2059 | $3088 | $4118 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.235 | $2353 | $3529 | $4706 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.265 | $2647 | $3971 | $5294 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.294 | $2941 | $4412 | $5882 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 2011 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 2010 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 2009 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 2008 | 15 MPG | 14 | 18 | $4150 | 592 | 1 |
| 2007 | 16 MPG | 14 | 18 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2006 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20.5 | $3650 | 523 | 2 |
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 Cab Chassis Inc 2WD ranks 7 on current figures, against a class average of 21.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab 2WD (19.3), GMC Canyon Crew Cab 2WD (19.3), GMC Canyon 2WD (20), Chevrolet Colorado 2WD (21), Toyota Tacoma 2WD (23).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 523 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD get?
The 2012 GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD is rated at 17 MPG combined by the EPA — 15 city and 20 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 16.6 MPG, ranging from 15 to 17 depending on year and trim.
How much does a GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 17 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 882 gallons — roughly $2824 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.188 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2012 model is $3650.
Has the GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 17 MPG today against 17 in 2006 — essentially flat across 7 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 7 of 9 in the Small Pickup Trucks 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 21.8 MPG. That is 4.8 worse than typical for the class.
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.