2008 GMC Canyon fuel economy
The EPA lists 12 versions of the 2008 GMC Canyon. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 20 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 24 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 15 to 20 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 18 and 24 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,350 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.9L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Canyon 2WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.9L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Canyon Crew Cab 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.9L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Canyon Crew Cab 2WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.9L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Canyon 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.9L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| Canyon 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 5-cyl 3.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Canyon 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.9L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Canyon Crew Cab 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 5-cyl 3.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Canyon 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 5-cyl 3.7L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 5-cyl 3.7L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Canyon Crew Cab 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 5-cyl 3.7L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 5-cyl 3.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,350 per year in fuel, versus $4,450 for the least efficient.