GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2006 to 2012. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Pickup Trucks 2WD / Small Pickup Trucks 4WD.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as Canyon Cab Chassis Inc and Colorado Cab Chassis inc. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #13 of 25 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2007 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #24 of 28 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2008 | 2 | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | #11 of 12 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2009 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #8 of 9 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2010 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #7 of 8 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2011 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #7 of 8 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2012 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #6 of 7 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small 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 Cab Chassis Inc placed highest in 2012 at #6 of 7, and lowest in 2007 at #24 of 28. It spent 1 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3.7L 5-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.7L 5-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.7L 5-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.7L 5-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.7L 5-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.7L 5-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.7L 5-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.7L 5-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.7L 5-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.7L 5-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.7L 5-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.7L 5-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.7L 5-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.7L 5-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.7L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.7L 5-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.7L 5-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.7L 5-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.7L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.7L 5-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.7L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.7L 5-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.7L 5-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.7L 5-cyl | 14 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 5-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 5-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 5-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 5-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2007 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2007 → 2008 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2008 → 2009 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Canyon Cab Chassis Inc fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2012 GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc burns 639 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 | $1,917 | $2,029 | $113 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,368 | $132 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,706 | $150 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2012 model year is $3,450 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 2WD
Across the 27 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, the median best combined rating is 23 mpg. At 18 mpg the GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $486 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Pickup Trucks 2WD 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.