Ford F-150 vs GMC Canyon
The Ford F-150 is more fuel-efficient at 70 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the GMC Canyon. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford F-150 | GMC Canyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 265 | 262 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Lighting |
| Crashes and fires | 33 and 7 | 0 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 10,000 miles | 4,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 70 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 78 and 63 | 19 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,100 | $3,350 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 265 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 262 for the GMC Canyon. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 11 for the Ford F-150, 3 for the GMC Canyon.