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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  Sweet 5 Cylinder-GMC Pickup Truck - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By angelballs - February 9 - 10:55 am

  Bought my truck new in October 2004, This sweet 5 cylinder pickup has served me well on long 1100 mile runs from Florida to Maryland and back as well as 5 and 6 mile trips to buy heavy materials such as sod and mulch, as well as lumber from big box stores. The paint quality is exceptional and day after day in Florida sunshine it is still beautiful after all these years. A dream to drive, it still stirs my soul when I see it sitting in solemn eloquence.

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  Still going strong - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By sullylang - August 4 - 7:18 am

  Coming up on 8 years owning this truck. It still runs great, drives great, very reliable, and good efficiency (18mpg city / 22 mpg hwy). Gas mileage was better with regular hwy tires. Dick Cepek FC-II tires took about 1 mpg off the fuel economy. Just did 120k service on vehicle. I wrecked my brakes, but they would have needed rotors and drums at 120k either way. Only issue thats odd is the rough, or low idle from a dirty throttle body. Very simple to clean, and now runs perfect again. Very satisfied with this truck. The experts have their blinders on when giving it poor performance ratings. Power is great and it tows very well.

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  Great Truck - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By Matt - May 5 - 11:38 am

  Great truck for doing things you need to do, without the gas of a full size. Great family car to take to the beach, worth every bit of money.

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  great truck - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By w biello - January 16 - 12:39 pm

  truck has preformed very well - handles great- 21 to 25 mpg.no problems- dealer mastria buick gmc best dealer i have ever dealt with - service dept great-

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  Long term review - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By Andy L. - January 9 - 5:18 pm

  I bought this truck new in Oct 2004. My review from Jan 06 remains true. This truck has been outstanding. The fit and finish on the interior is fine, the exterior has held up perfectly. It is very well powered, and a pleasure to drive. Does great in Michigan winters. Even better with new Dick Cepek FC-II tires. Ive hauled many loads of wood, pulled a small boat, traveled with family of five and never been let down. The only two issues have been the theft deterance went out (minor), and the drivers window regulater died ($300) I have 86k miles and plan to put on many more.

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  Great truck ! - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By mr bill - November 24 - 9:49 am

  I bought my 2005 used in 2009 after the lease ran out. It is a great tight well handly truck and I have had no problems with it. It gets a consistant 26 mpg with 3.5 and auto transmission. As I said I bought it used, but it still is in great shape and I am very pleased and would recomend it to anyone wanting this size truck.

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  exellent truck - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By bill biello - October 18 - 6:40 am

  exellent truck-58,000 miles. driven right i can pull 23-24 mpg.no problems so far

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  Great little truck - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By Bill in NYS - September 30 - 11:36 am

  I bought this truck used but it is a well built truck and has not had any problems. I am ipressed with the overall truck for the money. I would recomend it to anyone looking for a mid sized truck. With 3.5 engine and automatic it gets a consistant 26.5 mpg. No complants!

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  Love It - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By Zach - September 7 - 11:32 pm

  This truck can do a quarter of a miles in 13.267(average) I love it it burns out fast and the the I5 has 246 hp and its perfect i would love to get the 5.3 v8 but i got it for a great price.

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  Great little truck - 2005 GMC Canyon
  By Bill R - May 25 - 7:35 pm

  I bought this truck used with only 20,00 on it. It was taken care of and the truck is a great little truck. With the 3.5 and auto trans I get a consistent 26 mpg. I have no complaints as it is a tight, well built truck. For a compact/mid size truck, its great! It is also American built! I looked at other brands, and the GMC is as good as any other truck.