Big fan of my 2021 Canyon Denali. Got it 3 months ago and it's a solid rig. Im 6'2' aswell and i do have an issue with the height of the seat belt. It really doesn't go over my shoulder. A second issue was the running boards. No need for them. Every person that has gotten out the truck says there just in the way. Its a stretch to get over them and Seems like there is 4 inches from the board to the floor of the truck. (To short) Great Great vehicle. Also look closely at that bedliner it isnt a spray in! Its actually a shell put in. I think the sides are spray! Bit iy meets at the floor to a piece i can see under practically. Speaking of the bed, the LED lights under the side rails are an absolute handy option. Take care bud. Awesome review. 💪
Appreciate the comment from a fellow Brad! I don't care for the boards either but the spray liner is a spray liner as we sometimes get overspray on the cab that we use chemical remove.
Hey Craig the reliability based on JD Powers 3yr reliability survey is one tick below Tacoma essentially tied where the Nissan Frontier, Jeep Gladiator and Ford Ranger are all lower.
Another reason to buy the two speed transfer case with 4 low is because it has a neutral position that enables the Canyon to be flat towed behind a motor home. You cannot flat tow a Canyon with a single speed transfer case.
A lack of blind spot monitors is really a complete let down. Once you have them it is very hard to get a vehicle without them. Same goes for rain sensing wipers.
Nasty you make a great point we are expecting a full redesign in either Late 2021 or Spring 2022 which will take this already reliable, fuel efficient and comfortable vehicle and add even more safety and technology to it. Appreciate the comment.
@@randytaylor535 that is what I thought till I had a car with them. I live in a rainy city they are awesome. Speed adjusts automatically. Not the end of the world but it is a great option if you live in a rain forest like me.
Great review and helpful small touches like the new paint on the frame and sound deadening. Best looking midsize truck, by far! I love the cocco interior too!
Its pathetic that it still has a key, you know, that metal thing that has been around for many decades, GMC still uses it, Kinda like how Harley still uses push rods, very antiquated on the part of GMC
@@snakebite6511 we have plenty of older customers who don't want push button start vehicles, I myself I'm in your camp, I feel like it should have a push button start. However missing push button start is no reason to write off a vehicle.
The seats look identical to my 2020. I love my truck but there are some laughable parts considering it’s a Denali: no keyless entry/start, no sunroof, no LED headlights or tail lights, no blind spot motors, no automatic wipers, no 360 camera system, no heated rear seats, single zone climate control. Otherwise, best looking midsize truck and the V6 is plenty powerful for this truck. I was initially going to get a Taco but the Canyon is much roomier especially for rear passengers, and the Camry engine in the Taco is under powered.
Hey Mike if you have read any of my previous comments I think you can see that I was hoping for a REDESIGN not just a minor update on the front end and tailgate but your on point with what you said. To be honest many of our customers who are buying these don't want advanced safety features and more technology to break down. One of the reasons the TACO has been so good is it hasn't really changed since 2005. Same halogen lights, same big foamy seats, same hard plastic interior, same 100lb hood, lol, but when you do minor changes over 15yrs and don't add any new technology you have a basic but reliably truck. I prefer and recommend a Colorado ZR2 over any Taco.
@@WesternGMDrumheller Do u recommend ZR2 or Denali? I was in the market of taco Trd off road but all dealers in my area marked up to CAD$50k. Even more experience than ZR2/Denali.
Why are people who bought this truck all complaining about the horrible non-adjustable lumbar cushion of this seat that hurts them after a few miles then????? They all seem to hate the driver seat so much, they regret buying this truck... Please elaborate on this issue... Thank you for your review...
The people who complain about this seat often never bought a truck at all its the internet of things. We have many senior customers driving this truck and the only thing I hear them complain about is they wish it had a big sunroof and power sliding rear window. The seat on this truck is more firm then say the Ranger but it has a shorter seat cushion which does add to leg fatigue.
Love the look of the Canyon. Waiting to test drive the new Frontier, but most likely will go with Canyon as I want Diesel. Might wait for a refresh though. Cheers
Hey Pat the Canyon is a great all around vehicle and the Diesel has great power and fuel economy. We are expecting a fully redesigned Canyon in the next year or year and a half.
I’m definitely getting a canyon Denali. Was going to this year but I might hold out to see about this turbo four coming for 2023 model and it’s mpg rating. Also hoping they have the ventilated seats back and hunter metallic. Why all the hate on us green lovers.
I sat in one of those gmc canyon's and unbelievable shit ton of room I'm a big 6'0 tall guy and it fits me like a full size truck would do. I have a 2009 Toyota Tacoma with Helo off road Tires and now I'm thinking about trading that one in for a Canyon Denali when it reaches it's miles. And of course that GMC canyon is much better on fuel for a V6.
Nice truck you have already Chris and yes this GMC Canyon is a nice rig too! Not only great on fuel but the G80 Auto Locking Diff is fantastic and the truck has great handling too! Appreciate the comments!
Hey Roger there is no sunroof available on this current Generation Canyon/Colorado. This will likely change when the next generation Canyon/Colorado comes out in the next year or year and a half.
Great question John. We were told it has to do with the overall safety and rigidity of the vehicle is the reason they couldn't put a sunroof in...keep in mind I can't say if that was just sales speak from GM or not but that's what we were told.
Hey Will I agree with you the Canyon Denali has lacked the extra equipment that other Denali badges have carried. But no sunroof in any Canyon or Colorado anyways.
Sorry @Bigiron I missed this comment the 4x4 crew cab Canyons in a V6 will get approx. 24MPG Hwy & 17MPG City and the 2.8L Duramax Diesel will get approx. 28MPG Hwy & 19 City.
We have sold piles of the Canyons. The V6 Engine, Transmission, AutoTrac 4x4 and G80 Auto locking differential are all Bullet Proof. We have seen ZERO of them with issues. We have had some DEF issues with the Duramax Diesel but it was all related to extreme cold weather up here in Canada but for quality I can honestly say that these trucks are fantastic. We have seen less problems with Colorado/Canyons than any other truck.
It has a key?? No way...being looking to buy a median size truck in the next two months but now that I know it has a key forget it. Too bad cause this was my number one choice:(
Sorry that its so important to you the G80 Automatic Locking Rear Differential and AutoTrac 4x4 are way more important reasons to consider the Canyon. You really should drive it before you write it off sir!
I will and thank you for your reply..I also don't need a 4x4 just a 2x4..if you don't mind asking why did lnt they put a start button? So much easier to turn on and off.
@@futbol1972 The G80 Automatic Locking Differential is available on the 2x4 and is a MAJOR reason to get into a GM Truck my friend. As for the push button it probably went like this..."A very important bean counter somewhere inside of GM said, its going to cost to much to add pushbutton it will have to wait until the full redesign we are planning in the next two years." Sounds silly I'm sure but that's usually the way things work sir.
Thank u very much..I really like the looks of this truck from the outside. I think it's a beautiful truck but to be honest the inside of it looks outdated on my opinion.
I wanted to like it but that’s a god awful interior, I can’t believe it doesn’t have a HUD. For a Denali it has way too many “you didn’t get the better package” holes
Everyone wants a $70-80k truck brand new for 40-50k brand new. Can’t get everything the Sierra has and expect to pay 20-30k less based on the sole fact it’s a smaller truck. Everyone is buying trucks and SUVs. Technology’s natural growth is also driving the price of vehicles along with inflation. Crying about nit-picky things... then go buy a Sierra.
Ridiculously overpriced midsize truck !!! Average real-world price is 53K .... who in their right mind would pay that for a gmc midsize ??? Even with a decent discount you're getting screwed on a vehicle that will depreciate as much as 57% within 3 years !!! Wake the hell up people !!!
Great looking vehicle, but we are talking 2021 for christ sakes and it still requires a key? No thanks, you just lost me to Ford. There is no reason to be using a key in 2021, hell, a lot of companies are moving to using a cell phone as a key, GMC has lost me this time around.
@@fleafarts3576 Yes, over a key. I purchased a new truck 3 weeks ago, when i was looking I was looking at the mid sized truck and i will say from the outside, the Canyon is the best looking truck, Sierra also; however, i passed on GMC and Chevrolet because i found they both felt very plastic on the inside while also being very dated on the inside and having a physical key was a hard pass, I also found that tech on the inside was old, even my motorcycle is keyless and i prefer just the FOB . I looked at both the Canyon and Sierra Denali and again, both dated interior along with so plastic feeling. I also looked at the RAM and while a nice truck, i ended up getting a new Ford F150 King Ranch. Fits in my garage and a beautiful interior and exterior.
What is people's deal with not wanting a physical key? My truck (2021 GMC Sierra AT4) doesn't have a have physical key it's push to start but honestly I would rather a key. One less thing to stop working or break. We as a society have become so lazy nowadays that we don't even want to take the extra step of turning a key. Its mind boggling to me. My truck has all the technology but it scares me to think that it would be so easy for an internet hacker to access my vehicle while driving down the road or hack the software app and unlock the truck and steal stuff out of it. Next go around for me give me a key please !
@@kristiancameron3469 You don't have a clue! It has nothing to do with being lazy; hit has to do with using antiquated technology and still charging a premium price. Look at the 2021 GMC Denali, its a beautiful truck on the outside but dated and antiquated on the inside with a very cheap plastic feel. I like the technology which is why i passed on the the GMC Denali and got a new truck from another brand. In the spring my wife will be looking for a new vehicle and it will be 100% electric but i dont see her getting a GM or any of their brands; hut we will be going electric for her vehicle as she only drives around Calgary, my truck will be primary transportation for weekend road trips. GMC is in desperate need of a refresh
that's a nice sized truck with some nice luxury..
Big fan of my 2021 Canyon Denali. Got it 3 months ago and it's a solid rig. Im 6'2' aswell and i do have an issue with the height of the seat belt. It really doesn't go over my shoulder. A second issue was the running boards. No need for them. Every person that has gotten out the truck says there just in the way. Its a stretch to get over them and Seems like there is 4 inches from the board to the floor of the truck. (To short)
Great Great vehicle.
Also look closely at that bedliner it isnt a spray in! Its actually a shell put in. I think the sides are spray! Bit iy meets at the floor to a piece i can see under practically. Speaking of the bed, the LED lights under the side rails are an absolute handy option. Take care bud. Awesome review. 💪
Appreciate the comment from a fellow Brad! I don't care for the boards either but the spray liner is a spray liner as we sometimes get overspray on the cab that we use chemical remove.
Great review, beautiful truck! I wish GM could get their reliability up a bit they would be unbeatable. You can't beat their styling in my opinion.
Hey Craig the reliability based on JD Powers 3yr reliability survey is one tick below Tacoma essentially tied where the Nissan Frontier, Jeep Gladiator and Ford Ranger are all lower.
@@WesternGMDrumheller I did not know that! Thank you for the information!
Wow didn’t Know there was a Canyon Denali version of the truck! This ones mine!
Another reason to buy the two speed transfer case with 4 low is because it has a neutral position that enables the Canyon to be flat towed behind a motor home. You cannot flat tow a Canyon with a single speed transfer case.
I saw one of these yesterday and I’m hunting for a smaller truck and this really caught my eye!... Thanks for this!
Were to help Thrilla!
A lack of blind spot monitors is really a complete let down. Once you have them it is very hard to get a vehicle without them. Same goes for rain sensing wipers.
Nasty you make a great point we are expecting a full redesign in either Late 2021 or Spring 2022 which will take this already reliable, fuel efficient and comfortable vehicle and add even more safety and technology to it. Appreciate the comment.
Not important
You don't need either of those things. Who the hell needs rain sensing wipers? If you see that it's raining just turn the wipers on.
@@randytaylor535 that is what I thought till I had a car with them. I live in a rainy city they are awesome. Speed adjusts automatically. Not the end of the world but it is a great option if you live in a rain forest like me.
I’m a Duramax nut so I’d get the Duramax. Really looking at half ton with 3.0 Duramax. Have the 6.6 Duramax in my 2500HD.
Great review and helpful small touches like the new paint on the frame and sound deadening.
Best looking midsize truck, by far! I love the cocco interior too!
Appreciate the kind words Tom! Very nice trucks for sure, cheers!
Its pathetic that it still has a key, you know, that metal thing that has been around for many decades, GMC still uses it, Kinda like how Harley still uses push rods, very antiquated on the part of GMC
@@snakebite6511 we have plenty of older customers who don't want push button start vehicles, I myself I'm in your camp, I feel like it should have a push button start. However missing push button start is no reason to write off a vehicle.
The seats look identical to my 2020. I love my truck but there are some laughable parts considering it’s a Denali: no keyless entry/start, no sunroof, no LED headlights or tail lights, no blind spot motors, no automatic wipers, no 360 camera system, no heated rear seats, single zone climate control. Otherwise, best looking midsize truck and the V6 is plenty powerful for this truck. I was initially going to get a Taco but the Canyon is much roomier especially for rear passengers, and the Camry engine in the Taco is under powered.
Hey Mike if you have read any of my previous comments I think you can see that I was hoping for a REDESIGN not just a minor update on the front end and tailgate but your on point with what you said. To be honest many of our customers who are buying these don't want advanced safety features and more technology to break down. One of the reasons the TACO has been so good is it hasn't really changed since 2005. Same halogen lights, same big foamy seats, same hard plastic interior, same 100lb hood, lol, but when you do minor changes over 15yrs and don't add any new technology you have a basic but reliably truck. I prefer and recommend a Colorado ZR2 over any Taco.
@@WesternGMDrumheller I love the current design. But what year would you expect a re-design? Thank you!
@@vladiator8120 We were told for 2022/23 expect a full redesign.
I'm in the market for a 21, fortunately I couldn't care less about all of those features
@@WesternGMDrumheller Do u recommend ZR2 or Denali? I was in the market of taco Trd off road but all dealers in my area marked up to CAD$50k. Even more experience than ZR2/Denali.
I want to hire this guy to voice my rear park sensors...lol :)
You bet for the low low price of 3 easy payments but if you call right now we'll knock of 1 payment, lol.
Why are people who bought this truck all complaining about the horrible non-adjustable lumbar cushion of this seat that hurts them after a few miles then????? They all seem to hate the driver seat so much, they regret buying this truck...
Please elaborate on this issue... Thank you for your review...
The people who complain about this seat often never bought a truck at all its the internet of things. We have many senior customers driving this truck and the only thing I hear them complain about is they wish it had a big sunroof and power sliding rear window. The seat on this truck is more firm then say the Ranger but it has a shorter seat cushion which does add to leg fatigue.
That looks so much like the Sierra
Right!
Love the look of the Canyon.
Waiting to test drive the new Frontier, but most likely will go with Canyon as I want Diesel. Might wait for a refresh though.
Cheers
Hey Pat the Canyon is a great all around vehicle and the Diesel has great power and fuel economy. We are expecting a fully redesigned Canyon in the next year or year and a half.
I’m definitely getting a canyon Denali. Was going to this year but I might hold out to see about this turbo four coming for 2023 model and it’s mpg rating. Also hoping they have the ventilated seats back and hunter metallic. Why all the hate on us green lovers.
Hunter Metallic looks really really really good in the sunlight and nearly black at night!
@@WesternGMDrumheller It’s the best color y’all offer on these trucks. I’m going to be in the market in the next couple months.
I sat in one of those gmc canyon's and unbelievable shit ton of room I'm a big 6'0 tall guy and it fits me like a full size truck would do. I have a 2009 Toyota Tacoma with Helo off road Tires and now I'm thinking about trading that one in for a Canyon Denali when it reaches it's miles. And of course that GMC canyon is much better on fuel for a V6.
Nice truck you have already Chris and yes this GMC Canyon is a nice rig too! Not only great on fuel but the G80 Auto Locking Diff is fantastic and the truck has great handling too! Appreciate the comments!
Beautiful Truck
Thanks for the comment, cheers!
I have the elevation package... its quite nice
Nice!
I had the 2019 Denali just traded for the 2022 z71 off road with all the same packages as the Denali paying 100 less and literally the same vehicle
Congratulations man that's awesome! Used truck prices are insane, cheers!
@@WesternGMDrumheller thanks 🙏🏻
Is there a Sunroof in this bad boy?
Hey Roger there is no sunroof available on this current Generation Canyon/Colorado. This will likely change when the next generation Canyon/Colorado comes out in the next year or year and a half.
@@WesternGMDrumheller thanks 👍
Замечательный пикапчик!
Уверенный! Спасибо за комментарий, ура!
@@WesternGMDrumheller Google translate? 😂
I thought Denali was top of line not elevation.
Correct DENALI is the top trim level in GMC land Frank.
Why doesn't gm have a sunroof option?
Great question John. We were told it has to do with the overall safety and rigidity of the vehicle is the reason they couldn't put a sunroof in...keep in mind I can't say if that was just sales speak from GM or not but that's what we were told.
Not sure how he can say it has best in class towing when the ranger also tows 7500 lbs
No sunroof, power sliding rear window, power folding mirrors on a Denali that should be standard.
Hey Will I agree with you the Canyon Denali has lacked the extra equipment that other Denali badges have carried. But no sunroof in any Canyon or Colorado anyways.
No power rear slider window?
Something so simple that would make any driver happy crusin down the road
السلام عليكم ورحمه الله ممكن هذا التقرير مترجم للغه العربيه مع فائق الاحترام
والسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته. شكرا لك على مشاهدة الفيديو الخاص بنا.
So what is pretty good gas mileage . What do they get on the hwy at 110
Sorry @Bigiron I missed this comment the 4x4 crew cab Canyons in a V6 will get approx. 24MPG Hwy & 17MPG City and the 2.8L Duramax Diesel will get approx. 28MPG Hwy & 19 City.
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Seats still look identical to my 2018 Denali........
Nice but I hear the quality is not that good.
We have sold piles of the Canyons. The V6 Engine, Transmission, AutoTrac 4x4 and G80 Auto locking differential are all Bullet Proof. We have seen ZERO of them with issues. We have had some DEF issues with the Duramax Diesel but it was all related to extreme cold weather up here in Canada but for quality I can honestly say that these trucks are fantastic. We have seen less problems with Colorado/Canyons than any other truck.
Does this come w a sunroof?
No sunroofsin Canyons or Colorados.
It has a key?? No way...being looking to buy a median size truck in the next two months but now that I know it has a key forget it. Too bad cause this was my number one choice:(
Sorry that its so important to you the G80 Automatic Locking Rear Differential and AutoTrac 4x4 are way more important reasons to consider the Canyon. You really should drive it before you write it off sir!
I will and thank you for your reply..I also don't need a 4x4 just a 2x4..if you don't mind asking why did lnt they put a start button? So much easier to turn on and off.
@@futbol1972 The G80 Automatic Locking Differential is available on the 2x4 and is a MAJOR reason to get into a GM Truck my friend. As for the push button it probably went like this..."A very important bean counter somewhere inside of GM said, its going to cost to much to add pushbutton it will have to wait until the full redesign we are planning in the next two years." Sounds silly I'm sure but that's usually the way things work sir.
Thank u very much..I really like the looks of this truck from the outside. I think it's a beautiful truck but to be honest the inside of it looks outdated on my opinion.
What is the sticker price of that truck
Its MSRP is $53,328 CDN, LESS any advertised incentives or discounts.
Sounds like GMC still hasn’t solved that annoying AC rattle
Push button start? Hmmm...
I know...its coming in the re-design which we should see in the next 10-16 months.
Has GM done anything about that horrible 8 speed transmission?
I wanted to like it but that’s a god awful interior, I can’t believe it doesn’t have a HUD. For a Denali it has way too many “you didn’t get the better package” holes
I don't hate the interior but I also don't love it, I'm excited for the redesign that happens in 2022 as a 2023 model, cheers!
Everyone wants a $70-80k truck brand new for 40-50k brand new. Can’t get everything the Sierra has and expect to pay 20-30k less based on the sole fact it’s a smaller truck. Everyone is buying trucks and SUVs. Technology’s natural growth is also driving the price of vehicles along with inflation. Crying about nit-picky things... then go buy a Sierra.
WHEN I SEE THESE TRUCKS IT LOOKS LIKE A BIG MUSCLES MACHO MAN WITH A SMALL PEEPEE (THE NAVI UNIT)
Interesting description, snap into a Slim Jim, Ooh Yeah! RIP Macho Man!
@@WesternGMDrumheller leaping Lanny poffo .
This should been a v8 model
Ridiculously overpriced midsize truck !!! Average real-world price is 53K .... who in their right mind would pay that for a gmc midsize ??? Even with a decent discount you're getting screwed on a vehicle that will depreciate as much as 57% within 3 years !!! Wake the hell up people !!!
Sorry you are talking too much about other models ... If you are reviewing this vehicle tell me about this one.
I was getting bored.
Great looking vehicle, but we are talking 2021 for christ sakes and it still requires a key? No thanks, you just lost me to Ford. There is no reason to be using a key in 2021, hell, a lot of companies are moving to using a cell phone as a key, GMC has lost me this time around.
Over a key? Buh By Nancy. 😂
@@fleafarts3576 Yes, over a key.
I purchased a new truck 3 weeks ago, when i was looking I was looking at the mid sized truck and i will say from the outside, the Canyon is the best looking truck, Sierra also; however, i passed on GMC and Chevrolet because i found they both felt very plastic on the inside while also being very dated on the inside and having a physical key was a hard pass, I also found that tech on the inside was old, even my motorcycle is keyless and i prefer just the FOB . I looked at both the Canyon and Sierra Denali and again, both dated interior along with so plastic feeling.
I also looked at the RAM and while a nice truck, i ended up getting a new Ford F150 King Ranch. Fits in my garage and a beautiful interior and exterior.
What is people's deal with not wanting a physical key? My truck (2021 GMC Sierra AT4) doesn't have a have physical key it's push to start but honestly I would rather a key. One less thing to stop working or break. We as a society have become so lazy nowadays that we don't even want to take the extra step of turning a key. Its mind boggling to me. My truck has all the technology but it scares me to think that it would be so easy for an internet hacker to access my vehicle while driving down the road or hack the software app and unlock the truck and steal stuff out of it. Next go around for me give me a key please !
@@kristiancameron3469 You don't have a clue!
It has nothing to do with being lazy; hit has to do with using antiquated technology and still charging a premium price.
Look at the 2021 GMC Denali, its a beautiful truck on the outside but dated and antiquated on the inside with a very cheap plastic feel.
I like the technology which is why i passed on the the GMC Denali and got a new truck from another brand.
In the spring my wife will be looking for a new vehicle and it will be 100% electric but i dont see her getting a GM or any of their brands; hut we will be going electric for her vehicle as she only drives around Calgary, my truck will be primary transportation for weekend road trips.
GMC is in desperate need of a refresh
@@snakebite6511 All electric 🤦♂️, guessing you haven't priced the battery replacement cost on one of those units.