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2016 GMC Canyon SLT

Truck (Extended Cab) · 305 hp · 20–21 mpg combined

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$31,540Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

43 factory options, from $15 to $3,730.

2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel DI Engine$3,730
18" Chrome Wheels$2,195
18" Ultra Bright Machined Wheels w/Dark Argent Paint$1,995
GearOn Utility Rack Package$995
Bed Protection Package$950
Exterior Convenience Package$815
Black 3" Round Off-Road Assist Steps$745
Chrome 5" Rectangular Assist Steps$725
Black 5" Rectangular Assist Steps$675
Metal Bed Storage Box$625
Vinyl Tonneau Cover$615
Soft Folding Tonneau Cover$595
GearOn Divider Package$505
Bose Premium 7-Speaker System$500
IntelliLink Audio System w/8" Diagonal Color Touch Navigation$495
Black Spray-On Bed Liner w/GMC Logo$475
GearOn Bar Package$415
Driver Alert Package$395
Bed Liner$395
Interior Protection Package$250
Trailering Package$250
All-Weather Floor Liner w/GMC Logo$190
Side Window Weather Deflector$180
Front and Rear Molded Splash Guards$170
Molded Hood Protector$165
All-Weather Floor Mats$160
Rubber Bed Mat$140
Polished Exhaust Tip$135
Cargo Tie-Down Rings$120
Utility Rack Load Stops$90
Tailgate Liner$80
Engine Block Heater$75
Bed Net$70
Wheel Locks$70
Trailer Hitch Tow Ball Cover$35
Front License Plate Bracket$15
California Emissions Override—
California State Emissions Requirements—
Dual-Mode Exhaust—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Northeast Emissions—
State-Specific Emissions Override—

Which Canyon is right for you?

Four trims, $20,955 to $31,540. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,235, from SLE to SLT.

The numbers.

Six configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

305hp3.6L six-cylinder
269lb-ftTorque
20–21mpgCombined · 17–18 city · 24–26 highway
RWD / 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
4–5Seats
4,170–4,540 lbsCurb weight
5,700–6,000 lbsGVWR
7,000–7,700 lbsMax towing
1,430–1,510 lbsMax payload

115 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Cocoa/Dune
  • Jet Black

Both leather.

8 factory paints

  • Bronze Alloy Metallic
  • Onyx Black
  • Copper Red Metallic
  • Emerald Green Metallic
  • Cyber Gray Metallic
  • Cardinal Red
  • Quicksilver Metallic
  • Summit White

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall4out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 Canyon.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 24,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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