GMC Canyon vs Toyota Tundra
The GMC Canyon is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Toyota Tundra. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| GMC Canyon | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 361 | 159 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 13 and 5 | 4 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 48,000 miles | 15,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 30 | 15 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,850 | $3,950 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 361 complaints for the GMC Canyon and 159 for the Toyota Tundra. 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 4 stars for the GMC Canyon, 4 stars for the Toyota Tundra.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the GMC Canyon, 5 for the Toyota Tundra.