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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · GMC
The GMC Canyon is one of the most sensible mid-size pickups to bring across the Atlantic.
Price:34,997.00 USD
Price:21,995.00 USD
Price:39,246.00 USD
Price:47,350.00 USD
Price:46,855.00 USD
Model profile
The Canyon nameplate arrived for the 2004 model year as the upmarket twin of the Chevrolet Colorado, replacing the compact Sonoma. The first generation (2004–2012, GMT355 platform) is the truck you will still find in the US classifieds at low prices and high mileage. A mid-cycle update in 2012 brought minor trim changes.
Powertrain and equipment
The first-generation Canyon used GM's Atlas straight engines — a 2.8-litre and later 3.7-litre five-cylinder, plus an available 5.3-litre V8 from 2009.
US Canyons came as extended cab or crew cab, with a short or long bed depending on year. Trim walk on the second generation ran from the basic SL and Canyon through SLE and SLT to the leather-lined Denali and, later, the rugged off-road AT4.
Vehicle selection
Canyon supply in the United States is deep and geographically spread, which keeps selection healthy. Typical import candidates are three to eight years old with 40,000 to 120,000 miles.
A used Canyon suits the buyer who wants an American pickup that still fits a European lifestyle: tradespeople who need a bed and a tow rating, outdoor and horse owners, and enthusiasts who simply prefer the GMC look over a European double-cab.
Vehicle data
| Body styles | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): Extended cab / crew cab, short or long bed |
|---|---|
| Length (crew cab) | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): approx. 5,410 mm |
| Width | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): approx. 1,890 mm |
| Wheelbase | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): approx. 3,258 mm (crew short bed) |
| Kerb weight | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): approx. 1,900–2,150 kg |
| Seating | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): 4–5 |
| Base engine | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): 2.5 L I4 (LCV), ~200 hp |
|---|---|
| Volume engine | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): 3.6 L V6 (LGZ), ~308 hp / 275 lb-ft |
| Diesel option | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): 2.8 L Duramax turbo-diesel (LWN), ~181 hp / 369 lb-ft |
| 3rd-gen engine (2023+) | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): 2.7 L turbo I4 (L3B), up to 310 hp / 430 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): 6-speed (early) or 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): RWD standard, part-time 4WD with low range optional |
| Fuel | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): Petrol (E10 compatible) or diesel |
| Max towing (V6, properly equipped) | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): up to ~7,000 lb (approx. 3.2 t) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Typical figures (2015–2022, US-market): US-assembled (Wentzville, Missouri) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the GMC Canyon, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on a cold start only where access is authorised, visible leaks, maintenance records and exhaust-aftertreatment components. USCar Trader can document these points through a separately commissioned on-site inspection; inaccessible areas or unauthorised road tests are explicitly recorded as unchecked.
Germany and Europe
US Canyons run amber rear turn signals in many years and lack a rear fog lamp, both of which are addressed at the TÜV stage.
Typical Canyon changes for German approval include ECE-compliant headlights or beam adjustment, adding a rear fog lamp, and converting rear indicators to amber where required.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The process is straightforward when handled by a broker. First we agree the exact truck and trim you want and locate suitable examples.
Questions and answers
Yes, with maintenance verified. The V6 and Duramax are durable engines; the main risks come from neglected servicing and rust on northern-state trucks, both of which we screen for before purchase.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the specific transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase so the calculation reflects the selected vehicle.
Choose the 3.6 V6 for lower purchase cost and simpler maintenance, and the 2.8 Duramax if you tow long distances and want the best economy — just insist on a full diesel service record.
The 2016–2022 second generation offers the strongest mix of modern equipment, availability and value. The 2023+ third generation is newer but pricier and offered only with the 2.7 turbo four.
Typically ECE headlights or beam adjustment, a rear fog lamp and amber rear indicators, followed by individual approval and registration.
From purchase to German plates, usually around eight to twelve weeks depending on sailing schedules and TÜV scheduling.
Yes. As a broker we source to your specification, including Denali, AT4 and diesel examples when available.
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