Overview & Reviews

No major changes this year.

• Versatile size, fuel-efficient engine lineup, simple controls, available side curtain airbags and locking differential, standard ABS.

• Not much low-end torque, no six- or eight-cylinder engine option, low tow ratings, subpar build and materials quality, generic interior design.

User Reviews:

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  Perfect small truck - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By Andy - January 5 - 9:59 pm

  I have taken this truck across the US twice going from Florida, to Maine, back to Florida, and then to Michigan. Ive gotten as much as 24 MPG at 75 MPH with 5 people, and luggage. I hauled a 3000lb trailer from Florida to Michigan with no problems, and got 17 MPG while doing it. No problems on climbing steep hills in Tennesee, or with braking. I love this truck. It is perfectly powered for a small truck. It has also performed excellant during the Michigan winter with its traction control, even in my steep driveway with snow.

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  Canyon a Great ride - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By Greg - December 31 - 12:32 am

  This is my 6th compact truck and by far the best. My last was a Japanese brand- mistake. Interior convenience is so much better and the seat material so much more durable. I have a low end version with 4 cyl and auto, the power is suprising and I still get 16 mpg around town.

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  Good Mid-sized Truck - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By RSWARD - December 29 - 3:50 pm

  Very happy with the truck. Like the I5 engine, good acceleration, fun to drive, gas mileage is around 17 (city). Get compliments on the vehicle. Would have liked a better turning radius. Interior plain and simple. Otherwise very happy with the truck and got a good deal on it with all the rebates.

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  GMC Tough - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By fatboy - December 22 - 4:43 pm

  So far this truck has been everything I thought it would be for a small 5cyl truck. It gets the small jobs done perfectly and is a lot less expensive than the Tacoma. It is also easy to change the oil and air filter. Nice room under the hood.

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  Look before you buy - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By chevylover1965 - December 13 - 9:09 pm

  Overall the truck offers inferior quality, poor towing capability, and poor service from General Motors. The turning radius is horrible, as is the braking system. It is underpowered to the point that the transmission must shift often to maintain speed. The most significant problem is a weak air conditioning system. The air fluctuates between cold and warm. GM is aware of the problem, but does not have a fix.

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  Very nice.... - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By Doug - November 26 - 4:30 pm

  My Canyon is all that I could expect from a smaller truck. GREAT mileage with the 5 cylinder. Plenty of power. In fact, on a wet day the wheels actually break loose! Interior could be a bit more "classy".

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  Love my Canyon - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By Patrick Chaisson - November 8 - 2:59 pm

  First time buyer of pick-up truck, serched web for past two years and decided to get it. All my friends love the looks and I and my wife have found our all round vehicle. I tow a small boat and it is a breeze. Lots of power and love the fuel economy. I am sticking with my GMC.

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  Pleasantly Surprised! - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By cb500rider - October 9 - 2:01 am

  Ive never trusted GM vehicles. I grew up in MIchigan and heard all of the horror stories about the poor quality for my many relations who work or have worked in the GM plants. My last GM car was a 1980 Chevy Monza. I bought the Canyon because of the employee pricing and the five cylinder engines fuel economy. I have the Z71 SLE Ext cab with bucket seats. The seats are very comfortabe. The ride is high and smooth. The 2WD offroad suspension is great. I drove it down five miles of washboard dirt road at 45mph and couldnt believe the smooth ride. No problems so far, accept the center console creeks when i rest my arm on it. This is probably due to its thin plastic.

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  Awesome Truck - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By IIZFISHIN - September 23 - 5:03 pm

  Bought this truck with 14,000 miles on it in July and have 18,000 on it right now. It’s a super truck and pulls the boat and camper just fine. Plenty of power and very roomy inside. Im 62" with plenty of leg room and headroom for me.

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  Good comfortable transportation - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By roadrunner1722 - September 5 - 7:46 pm

  Very pleased after about 1 month. Much more comfortable than the 2000 Sonoma x cab that it replaced. Back seats comfortable, 2.8 engine has more pep than the 2.2 and gets about the same gas mileage. I would like a bed a little larger though.