Overview & Reviews

The GMC Canyon heads into 2006 with a new option package aimed at improving on-street handling performance. The ZQ8 package lowers the Canyon's ride height by 2 inches, quickens the steering and adds a thicker rear stabilizer bar. It also includes stiffer shocks and bushings and 17-inch aluminum wheels with 235/50R17 performance tires. Other updates for '06 include MP3-capable audio and the SLT trim being made available on extended and crew cab models.

• Versatile size, handles well on- and off-road, simple controls, available locking differential.

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

User Reviews:

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  poor truck - 2006 GMC Canyon
  By Rev - December 15 - 11:16 am

  Must be the cheapest designed, and poorly built truck...EVER! I wish I had looked more closely. I will go back to a foreign model. Its too bad. The U.S. better get its quality control up. Its horrible. Everything about this truck...just spells CHEAP at your expense!!!! They must be laughing all the way.

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  BOY DO I REGRET BUYING MY TRCUK - 2006 GMC Canyon
  By TAMMY ADAMS - October 3 - 11:06 am

  I bought my canyon July of 2006,in February of 2007 engine light came on and the truck powered down.Took it to local dealership,they cleaned it up (said there was dirt on the sensors) and sent me on my way.a couple of days later same thing.This has gone on for several months.Weve changed computers,brake lines, you name it.Still it does not work.This time theyve had it for three weeks still not fixed. Gm rep wont call me..Im really disappointed with my purchase..i regret it everyday...

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  My Canyon - 2006 GMC Canyon
  By metallicat - September 15 - 8:18 pm

  What can I say about this truck? I love it, so much better than the S15 it replaces. Its bigger, it has more power.

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  Great truck - 2006 GMC Canyon
  By Ed - June 12 - 8:25 pm

  Had an S-10 before this, and although I believe the interior was nicer and more comfortable in the S-10, I love the crew cab for my family. The truck runs great, but I think gas mileage should be better than 24 (get about 24 exactly). Biggest problem I have had is the wear of the front tires. The alignment seems off and the inside is wearing odd. Dealer repeatedly tells me this is normal, I dont see how. I have over 50000 on it and I like it as much as when I bought it. Seems like the S-10 was more refined and corners where cut to get this to a price point, there are absolutely no frills or extras, but bottom line, I would buy it again.

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  2006 GMC Canyon - 2006 GMC Canyon
  By jeff smith - June 10 - 10:59 pm

  Have had the truck 7 months and have 7k on it.The truck is OK but nothing to write home about. Has 5 speed that is hard to shift when cold. A/C seems to cycle too much and does not cool well on hot days. I still have 93 S-10 2.8 V6 5 speed with over 200K miles that get the same mileage (avg. 26) but runs, brakes, and shifts better than this new one. I know this a base truck but will beat you on a trip of over 3 hrs.

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  2006 GMC Crew Cab 2WD - 2006 GMC Canyon
  By JScott - May 15 - 9:09 pm

  My main reason for choosing the GMC Canyon crew cab pickup was fuel economy. I could only find GMC and Ford Ranger offering 4 cylinder engines and only GMC was available with the crew cab and a 5-speed standard transmission. I am very pleased with its fuel economy because it has exceeded the EPA estimates. I have averaged about 23.6 mpg for city and highway lumped together. For highway driving, the mpg has ranged up to 29.3 mpg for one long trip with no load. The Ford Ranger is EPA rated slightly higher than EPA rates the Canyon 4 cylinder, but the Ford Ranger 4 cyl is slightly less horsepower. I dont need much power most of the time, so I have been happy with the Canyon all the time.

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  My Canyon - 2006 GMC Canyon
  By gmc_man9 - February 23 - 8:00 pm

  I went from regular cab Sierra to the extended cab Canyon. At first I wasnt a happy guy, but this truck will grow on you. I put a bug guard and a soft tonneau cover on my silver Canyon. Do I get the compliments. I get 21 MPG around town with the 4 CYL. I have friends who have extended cab Ford Rangers and it seems as if the Canyon is more roomy. Have owned many vehicles since I started driving, my Canyon by far has to be my favorite.

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  Not to big not to small - 2006 GMC Canyon
  By Noru - February 4 - 9:03 am

  I have had my truck for almost one year. So far I have had no problem with this truck. It has a very smooth ride and feels very heavy duty. My gas mileage in town is around 17 city and 25 highway. I too don’t understand any complaint about the interior, as this is a truck and not a luxury sedan. I am looking forward to keeping this for the long haul.

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  My First Truck - 2006 GMC Canyon
  By DoninVirginia - December 10 - 8:40 am

  This is the first true truck that Ive owned (to distinquish it from the three SUVs that I previously owned). I can honestly say that Im very happy with my purchase. I bought it at end of model year, so the incentives and pricing were just too good to pass up. Some reviewers have complained that the interior is not as good as they thought it should be. I contend that this vehicle is not a sedan and, therefore, their expectations are not realistic. Im disappointed that the fog lamp button is not accessible through the light panel on an "after market" fog lamp installation. The gas mileage is also below expectations (likely due to wind drag from the tailgate).

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  The Works - 2006 GMC Canyon
  By we bought two - December 2 - 10:36 am

  Ive beaten this truck pretty good. It has the off-road package, so I did a little off-roading and the truck took it well. Plenty of clearance, handling is good, and more power than I needed to climb a 33 degree dirt hill with three other big guys in the cab. I have the I5 Vortec engine and a heavy foot my average mileage has been about 18.5. Straight highway is at 22 and city driving has been no worse than 17.5. I have read reviews where people say the interior feels cheap and I understand moving parts might feel that way, however, I think they misinterpret the molded plastic features that have a tight range of movement with little resistence adding to the fun and solid feel of the truck.