2009 GMC Canyon Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2009 GMC Canyon (16–20 MPG combined) across 16 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.9 L; 5-cyl, 3.7 L; 8-cyl, 5.3 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 16–20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350–$4,200
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$9,000 to −$4,750 more than average
- Configurations
- 16
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.9 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 | — |
| 5-cyl 3.7 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21–22 | 18 | $3,700 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.3 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.9 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | — |
| 5-cyl 3.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15–17 | 20–23 | 17–19 | $3,550–$3,950 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Canyon 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 | −$5,750 | — | — |
| Canyon 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 | −$7,750 | — | — |
| Canyon 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Canyon 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Canyon 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| Canyon 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.3 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 | −$9,000 | — | — |
| Canyon 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 | −$7,750 | — | — |
| Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| Canyon Crew Cab 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Canyon Crew Cab 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 | −$5,750 | — | — |
| Canyon Crew Cab 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 | −$7,750 | — | — |
| Canyon Crew Cab 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Canyon Crew Cab 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| Canyon Crew Cab 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.3 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 | −$9,000 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2009 GMC Canyon?
According to EPA data, the 2009 GMC Canyon is rated at 16–20 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2009 GMC Canyon have?
The EPA data lists 4, 5, and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2009 GMC Canyon use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2009 GMC Canyon?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,350 to $4,200.
How much will the 2009 GMC Canyon cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2009 GMC Canyon 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$9,000 to −$4,750 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).