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2019 GMC Canyon: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 GMC Canyon is a light update rather than a redesign. The main change is a refreshed infotainment interface, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard across the lineup.
About the 2019 GMC Canyon
2nd generation (2015-2022), late pre-refresh year.
GMC positions the Canyon as a more polished midsize pickup for people who want real truck capability without stepping up to a full-size truck. The appeal is its easier size, strong available towing power, upscale cabin choices, and a lineup that stretches from simple work use to off-road duty to near-luxury Denali trim. In practice, it is the dressier, more premium-leaning sibling to the Chevrolet Colorado.
The 2019 Canyon ranges from basic, job-focused trucks to off-road-oriented All Terrain versions and the upscale Denali. All Terrain models pair four-wheel drive with an off-road suspension and hill descent control, while Denali adds ventilated leather-appointed front seats, built-in navigation, Bose audio, and a heated steering wheel.
What changed, by category
Tech
The infotainment system gets a refreshed interface, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the lineup. Built-in navigation changes from standard to optional on the SLT.
Powertrain
The diesel engine is dropped from the SLE All Terrain and SLT All Terrain trims.
2019 GMC Canyon specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
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| Engine | 4-Cyl, VVT, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, VVT, 2.5 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, VVT, 2.5 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter / V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd / Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd / Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Gas | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 17–20 mpg | 17–20 mpg | 18–20 mpg | 17–20 mpg | 17–19 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 24–30 mpg | 24–30 mpg | 25–26 mpg | 24–30 mpg | 24–28 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 181–308 hp | 181–308 hp | 200–308 hp | 181–308 hp | 181–308 hp | 308 hp | 308 hp |
| Torque | 191 lb-ft | 191–369 lb-ft | 275–369 lb-ft | 191–275 lb-ft | 275–369 lb-ft | 275–369 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500–7600 lb | 7550–7600 lb | 3500–7000 lb | 7550–7600 lb | 7550–7600 lb | 7000 lb | 7000 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 28.6 in | 28.6–35.8 in | 35.8 in | 28.6–35.8 in | 35.8 in | 35.8 in | 28.6 in | 28.6 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4–5 | 5 | 4–5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2–4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
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| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2019 GMC Canyon redesigned?
No. The 2019 GMC Canyon remains part of the second generation introduced for 2015, and its main update is a refreshed infotainment interface rather than a full redesign.
Does every 2019 GMC Canyon have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the 2019 Canyon lineup. Basic versions use a 7-inch touchscreen, while trims such as SLE, SLT, and Denali have an 8-inch touchscreen.
Did the 2019 Canyon All Terrain lineup offer a diesel engine?
Not on the SLE All Terrain or SLT All Terrain. The diesel option offered with those two trims for 2018 was dropped for 2019.
Did the 2019 GMC Canyon lineup add a trim?
Yes. An All Terrain trim joins the 2019 lineup, adding another trail-focused version with four-wheel drive, an off-road suspension, an automatic locking rear differential, and hill descent control.
What changed on the 2019 Canyon SLT?
The 2019 Canyon SLT gets the refreshed infotainment interface, and built-in navigation changes from standard to optional. Its comfort-focused equipment includes heated leather-appointed front seats, remote start, wireless phone charging, and rear parking sensors.
2019 GMC Canyon Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 GMC Canyon.
4.1
2019 GMC Canyon
(97 reviews)
“Excellent handling/maneuverability. Today's midsize truck is a great middle ground in towing/cargo capability and cabin space versus the battleship full-size trucks :)”
“Had a 2004 Canyon. The 2019 is better in my opinion. The rear suspension being higher than the front makes the truck look nose heavy plus when looking through the back window with the interior review mirror can't see much more than the truck bed Fix it for free.”