GMC Canyon vs Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the GMC Canyon. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| GMC Canyon | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 262 | 548 |
| Most reported problem | Lighting | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 0 and 0 | 6 and 6 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 4,000 miles | 14,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 10 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 23 | 20 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 262 complaints for the GMC Canyon and 548 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, 5 stars for the Toyota Tundra.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the GMC Canyon, 10 for the Toyota Tundra.