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    GMC Canyon

    EPA MPG: NA

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    First Take
    The Canyon seemed promising when it replaced the Sonoma in 2003. Since then, a number of better competitors have come on the scene. The unrefined five-cylinder engine, which it shares with its Chevrolet Colorado twin, lacks punch and doesn't offer a fuel-economy advantage over competing V6s. It had to work hard to make power in our tested Colorado crew cab. Handling is sound but unexceptional. The ride is unsettled and the body constantly quivers. The huge 48-foot turning circle makes parking a chore. Overall these GM trucks trail the current competition in just about all categories.

    2005 Pickup trucks Reliability

    This Car
    NA
    vs. Similar Cars

    Crash Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    NA
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Crash Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    NA
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    GMC vs. Other New Car Brands

    GMC vs. Other New Car Brands

    Crash Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    NA
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    2005 Midsized pickup trucks Ratings

    Features & Specs
    Body Style
      extended cab
      regular cab
      crew cab
    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear
    Drive Wheels
    4WD, Rear
    Engines Available
    • 2.8-liter 4 (175 hp)
    • 3.5-liter 5 (220 hp)
    Transmissions Available
    • 5-speed manual
    • 4-speed automatic
    Warranty
    Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

    In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

    Read more about extended warranties
    Model History