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GMC Canyon Fuel Cost
Midsize pickup sharing its 2.7L turbo with the Colorado but in a more upscale package. Below are estimated fuel costs based on 19 combined MPG and average US gas prices.
Best for towing, hauling and work duty rather than fuel-sipping commutes.
- Built for towing
- High fuel use
- Heavy fuel use
- Updated for 2026
- EPA-style MPG
- US avg fuel prices
- US units
- Transparent assumptions
17 MPG
21 MPG
19 MPG
21 gal
~399 mi
MPG breakdown
Estimated fuel cost at 12,000 miles/year
Based on 19 MPG and $3.45/gal.
Annual cost
$2179
Monthly cost
$182
Cost per mile
$0.182
Gallons / year
632
Estimate your own cost
Pre-filled with the GMC Canyon's combined MPG.
Pre-filled with estimated combined MPG for the GMC Canyon. Adjust for your real-world driving.
Estimated Annual Cost
$0.00
Per Month
$0.00
Per Mile
$0.000
~632 gallons per year
Cost by annual mileage
How much you'll spend per year at common US mileage levels (estimates).
| Miles per year | Gallons / year | Annual cost | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 | 421 | $1453 | $121 |
| 12,000 | 632 | $2179 | $182 |
| 15,000 | 789 | $2724 | $227 |
Estimates only. Actual costs depend on driving style, terrain, weather, and local fuel or electricity prices.
How we estimate GMC Canyon costs
- MPG / MPGe
- EPA-style combined city + highway figures for the base trim and recent model year.
- Fuel price
- Average US retail regular gas, premium where required, or per-kWh electricity.
- Annual mileage
- Default scenarios at 8,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 miles per year.
- Trim & year variance
- AWD, larger wheels, towing packages and older years can lower efficiency 5–15%.
Sources & assumptions
- EPA fuel economy data — City / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
- U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov) — Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
- AAA gas price trends — Recent national and regional retail fuel averages.
- EIA electricity rates — Average residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.
We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the estimated annual fuel cost for the GMC Canyon?
Driving 12,000 miles per year at 19 MPG and $3.45/gal, expect about $2179 per year. Heavier city driving or longer commutes will increase that.
What MPG does the GMC Canyon get?
Estimated EPA-style ratings are roughly 17 city / 21 highway / 19 combined MPG. Real-world numbers depend on terrain, climate and driving style.
What is the tank size of the GMC Canyon?
The GMC Canyon typically has a 21-gallon tank. At 19 combined MPG, that's roughly 399 miles of driving range per fill-up.
How does GMC Canyon fuel cost compare to other vehicles?
At 12,000 miles per year, this vehicle costs about $2179. Compare it to other trucks on our index page or use the cost-per-mile calculator to compare two specific vehicles side-by-side.
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