2008 GMC Canyon

Compact Truck Regular
GMC Canyon 2008
20MPG Combined
6 Trims
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Updated February 27, 2026

Get the full picture on the 2008 GMC Canyon. As a Compact Truck, it achieves 17–20 combined MPG depending on trim and has not yet been rated by NHTSA. Below you’ll find detailed specs for every trim, plus recall information and competitor comparisons.

2008 GMC Canyon Specifications

SpecValue
Combined MPG17–20 combined MPG depending on trim
City MPG18
Highway MPG24
Body StyleCompact Truck
Fuel TypeRegular
DriveRWD
Available Trims6

Available Trims

TrimMPG (City/Hwy/Combined)EngineTransmission
Auto18/24/202.9L 4cylAutomatic 4-spd
Man18/24/202.9L 4cylManual 5-spd
Auto16/22/183.7L 5cylAutomatic 4-spd
Auto17/22/192.9L 4cylAutomatic 4-spd
Man16/22/182.9L 4cylManual 5-spd
Auto15/21/173.7L 5cylAutomatic 4-spd

Annual Fuel Cost

Based on EPA estimates, the 2008 GMC Canyon costs approximately $2,366 per year in fuel. This assumes 15,000 miles driven annually and current fuel prices.

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