How safe is the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD?
Drivers of the 2017–2020 GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD died at a rate of 5 per million registered vehicle years, 85% lower than the average of 38 for all vehicles. That makes it one of the safest vehicles on the road for its driver: it ranks 5th of 127 vehicles, safer than 97% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
This is the most recent IIHS data for this model, covering 2017–2020 models. It doesn't appear in the newer 2023 study, often because it was redesigned or discontinued.
Where the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD sits among all 127 vehicles
GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 38
The rate is based on plenty of data, so this ranking is reliable.
Vehicles ranked near the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Toyota C-HRSUV · Small | 2 | 99 |
| 3 | Volvo XC90 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 4 | 98 |
| 4 | Toyota Sienna 2WDWagon / minivan · Very large | 5 | 98 |
| 5 | GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Small | 5 | 97 |
| 6 | Subaru OutbackWagon / minivan · Midsize | 5 | 96 |
| 7 | Lexus ES 350Luxury car · Midsize | 0 | 94 |
| 8 | BMW X3 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 0 | 94 |
How it compares with other pickups
Among the 24 pickups ranked, the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD is 1st. The safest pickups are below. See all pickups.
| Pickups rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Small | 5 | 97 |
| 2 | Toyota Tacoma Double Cab long bed 4WDPickup · Small | 6 | 88 |
| 3 | Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WDPickup · Large | 12 | 77 |
| 4 | Ford Ranger Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Small | 14 | 73 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4WDPickup · Large | 14 | 73 |
Common questions
Is the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD is one of the safest vehicles on the road for its driver. Its driver death rate of 5 per million registered vehicle years is 85% lower than the average, and it ranks 5th of 127 vehicles across all classes.
How does the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD compare with other pickups?
It ranks 1st of 24 pickups. It's the safest pickup in the ranking.
Why is this different from the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.