“Be aware that there is heavy application of electronics in this 2024. I am very concerned about maintenance and ongoing functionality of the electronics in this vehicle. The headlights already (from the beginning) do not function properly.”
2024 GMC Canyon: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2024 GMC Canyon is that every trim now has an 11-inch digital driver display. This is otherwise a light update, with broader over-the-air software capability and a new AT4X launch-control feature.
About the 2024 GMC Canyon
3rd generation (2023-present), second model year.
GMC positions the Canyon as a midsize pickup that blends real off-road ability with a more upscale feel than a basic work truck. Even outside the specialist trims, the formula is a strong TurboMax engine, factory-lifted stance, large screens, and a more premium cabin and design than the closely related Chevrolet Colorado. The core appeal is capability with style: trail-ready hardware and towing strength without giving up modern tech or a nicer interior.
The 2024 Canyon ranges from the broadly equipped Elevation to the trail-focused AT4, luxury-led Denali, and more extreme AT4X. Every version has a 310-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an 11.3-inch touchscreen, while Denali adds leather, wood trim, and a head-up display and AT4X brings a 3-inch lift, advanced off-road suspension, and locking front and rear differentials.
What changed, by category
Tech
Elevation and AT4 replace their previous 8-inch driver display with the 11-inch digital display already used by Denali and AT4X, making the larger screen standard across the lineup. GMC also adds its Ultifi software platform for broader over-the-air feature updates. On AT4X, Baja drive mode gains launch control for quicker starts on loose surfaces.
2024 GMC Canyon specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | 18 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 17 mpg | 22 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp | 310 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7700 lb | 6000 lb | 7700 lb | 7700 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 34.7 in | 34.7 in | 34.7 in | 34.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Side Steps | ||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2024 GMC Canyon?
The biggest change is an 11-inch digital driver display on every 2024 Canyon. Elevation and AT4 receive the larger screen for this year, joining Denali and AT4X.
Is the 2024 GMC Canyon a redesign?
No. The 2024 Canyon is the second model year of the third generation introduced for 2023, so it receives a light equipment and software update rather than a full redesign.
Which 2024 GMC Canyon trims changed from 2023?
Elevation and AT4 gain the larger 11-inch driver display, while AT4X adds launch control to its Baja drive mode. Denali already had the larger display and has no similarly significant trim-specific change for 2024.
What does the 2024 Canyon AT4X launch control do?
The AT4X launch-control feature helps the truck make quicker starts on loose surfaces. It works through the AT4X-exclusive Baja drive mode and is the main performance change for 2024.
Is the 2024 GMC Canyon meaningfully different from the 2023 model?
Only slightly. The 2024 model is most appealing over a comparable 2023 Canyon if the larger driver display on Elevation or AT4, broader over-the-air updates, or AT4X launch control matters to you; the basic truck and engine otherwise carry over.
2024 GMC Canyon Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 GMC Canyon.
4.1
2024 GMC Canyon
(46 reviews)
“It's a real looker. It rides sweet. But it's very "busy" inside. Talk about driver distraction, but it has a lot of conveniences.”
“There is a current issue with the vehicle, so I would be a bit conservative in referring to others at this time.”
Sources
- news.gmc.com — 2023 / Jul / 0706 Canyon
- gmc.com — Download Brochures / 2024 Models / GMTC23CT100 2024 CANYON FO 010424 FINAL
- gmc.com — 2023 Models / 02 Pdf / GMTC23CT000FO MY23 GMC CANYON 062323
- news.gmc.com — 2022 / Aug / 0811 Canyon
- gmc.com — Trucks / My24 Canyon / Elevation
- gmc.com — Trucks / My24 Canyon / At4
- gmc.com — Trucks / My24 Canyon / Denali