The 3rd generation GMC Canyon (2023+) marks a major technological and philosophical breakthrough for General Motors' mid-size pickup. Sharing its platform (GMT 31XX-2) with the Chevrolet Colorado, it is positioned as a premium and off-road oriented offering (notably with the AT4 and AT4X trims). Caution regarding the targeted diesel engine: General Motors officially abandoned the 2.8L Duramax diesel engine when transitioning to this 3rd generation. The Gen III Canyon is exclusively powered by a high-output 2.7L Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine (named TurboMax). The famous 2.8L diesel (LWN) is therefore only available on the previous generation (Gen II, 2015-2022). This sheet focuses on the Gen III while integrating the assessment of the Gen II diesel to address the context of the search.
The 3rd generation GMC Canyon is an extremely competent, luxurious, and high-performing mid-size pickup. However, if your absolute purchasing criterion is a diesel engine, you will have to turn to the used market to acquire a 2nd generation model (2015-2022) equipped with the excellent 2.8L Duramax, or look at the competition (used Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel). The new 2.7L TurboMax engine of the Gen III largely compensates for the loss of the diesel in terms of torque (583 Nm) and towing capabilities, but at the cost of logically higher petrol consumption. Due to the numerous early recalls (electronics, assemblies) on the 2023 and 2024 model years, some caution is required: ensure that the vehicle has been rigorously maintained by the GM network.