GMC Canyon Crew Cab 2WD
19.3 MPG The 2012 GMC Canyon Crew Cab 2WD is EPA-rated at 19.3 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 777 gallons, $2487 a year in fuel, or $0.166 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2004–2012 run it averages 19.1 MPG, improving by 0.6 MPG over 9 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 | $0.130 | $1295 | $1943 | $2591 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.155 | $1554 | $2332 | $3109 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.166 | $1658 | $2487 | $3316 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.181 | $1813 | $2720 | $3627 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.207 | $2073 | $3109 | $4145 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.233 | $2332 | $3497 | $4663 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.259 | $2591 | $3886 | $5181 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 22.7 | $3333 | 477 | 3 |
| 2006 | 19 MPG | 16.7 | 23 | $3300 | 471 | 3 |
| 2005 | 19 MPG | 16.7 | 23 | $3283 | 470 | 3 |
| 2004 | 18.7 MPG | 16.7 | 23 | $3333 | 477 | 3 |
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 Crew Cab 2WD ranks 5 on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: GMC Canyon 2WD (20), Chevrolet Colorado 2WD (21), Toyota Tacoma 2WD (23), Ford Maverick HEV FWD (38).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 467 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 2WD get?
The 2012 GMC Canyon Crew Cab 2WD is rated at 19.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 17 city and 23 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 19.1 MPG, ranging from 16 to 21 depending on year and trim.
How much does a GMC Canyon Crew Cab 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 19.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 777 gallons — roughly $2487 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.166 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2012 model is $3275.
Has the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 18.7 MPG in 2004 to 19.3 in 2012 — an improvement of 0.6 MPG, or 3% across 9 model years.
Is the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 5 of 9 in the Small Pickup Trucks 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG. That is 2.2 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.