GMC Canyon AT4X MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC Canyon AT4X has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2023 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #10 of 10 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #11 of 13 (17th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #38 of 43 (12th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #45 of 55 (19th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The GMC Canyon AT4X placed highest in 2023 at #10 of 10, and lowest in 2026 at #45 of 55. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.7L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 527 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 2.7L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 527 | 3/10 |
| 2024 | 2.7L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 527 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 2.7L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 16 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 539 | 3/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
What Canyon AT4X fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 GMC Canyon AT4X burns 676 to 676 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,650 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $7,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Across the 28 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Pickup Trucks 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 17 mpg the GMC Canyon AT4X is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $538 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Pickup Trucks 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other GMC nameplates
Every GMC model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.