Towing, Off-Roading and Hauling Payload in the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 - A True Off-Roader?

We put the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 through our battery of tests.
#GMC #Canyon #Trucks

[@poppyneese1811]

Figured it out Stephen and his dad are running shine, them barrels, always in a different rig, fancy Canadian shine operation is what we got here! Great review!

[@TruckKing]

You got us! Keep it to yourself there Poppy, thanks

[@roberthoovan4130]

I might be able to get yourself some free whiskey out of them

[@EB-nq6xy]

This guy does the best reviews

[@TheJoshuaborden]

Great reviews as always. Are you done working with TFL?

[@EB-nq6xy]

Borden Webb-Brown im pretty sure he is

[@shadmorris]

He really does.

[@lastwhtknight3002]

He was the best thing on TFL. They suck now.

[@jasonfalk7696]

Don't take this the wrong way, but I enjoy hearing you get frustrated. Not because I want you mad, but because you're being so completely honest that I trust your judgement. I guess that's a complement isn't it!

[@robertbraeuner2031]

GMC is now offering a off road performance package for the Canyon AT4 which removes the air dam, adds a one inch lift / leveling kit , different wheels, different exhaust tip, spray in Bedliner , rocker protection and extra skid plates. 2000.00 option

[@coryernewein]

That truck looks good, too bad looks aren't everything in life.

[@bobdennis4801]

The AT4 needs to be lifted just the the AT4 in the Sierra. Rather than just a rebadged Elevation trim package.

[@mbukukanyau]

HUMMER is going to be a GMC sub brand above the AT4

[@bobdennis4801]

kenya catholic not at all. The Hummer is going to be an all electric vehicle all by itself.

[@mbukukanyau]

@@bobdennis4801 , There is an SUV and Truck to start, but Mother Barrah has said it will expand into a full off-road sub Brand, including Alpha

[@jlen82]

If i did buy the GMC, the front plastic would be the first thing removed.

[@sriley72783]

Stop crying about the air dam and just remove it like everyone else does.

[@Kcducttaper1]

Still doesn't take into account the lack of a G80 locker, skid plates, rock rails, etc.

[@gregoryneilson]

@@Kcducttaper1 but it does come with G80 and skid plates

[@sriley72783]

Yes, it comes standard with the locker and a skid plate for the transfer case. Additional skid plates are optional but available. It’s not a ZR2 equivalent so it doesn’t need rock rails. It’s a Z71 equivalent truck. That’s what frustrates me about most of the reviews I’ve seen on this truck. The reviewer immediately compares it to the ZR2 and finds it lacking but if you look at the option list, it’s a Z71 with a better looking front end. This is an eastern US truck, not a west coast truck. We fight with snow, mud, and flood water. We don’t need rock rails and gawdy approach and departure angles to rock crawl and jump sand dunes.

[@jonh0130]

@@sriley72783 Thats not the point, the point is to show how capable an AT4 is straight off the lot. Why would GM put an air dam on a trim made for "Off roading". Its like if GM put an air dam on a ZR2 it would be idiotic.

[@THeSPARTEnMORTER21]

its not his truck, hes not going to remove it for a day of testing then put it back on to return it.

[@garym81]

The first thing I thought when I saw it was, "Why didn't they make it the same as the Colorado Trail Runner package?" Add a 2-inch lift, add rock rails, and most of all, get rid of that spoiler, then you would have a decent AT4.

[@duggydo]

I know why that airdam is on there. Some of the people in the know call them Obama-airdams. Helps appease the mpg requirements in the US.

[@brandoncaldwell95]

@Boco LWN just take a saw to it.

[@ktpinnacle]

@Boco LWN That was going to be my question. If it is easily taken off and put on, it performs a real purpose. If not, this AT4 isn't what it's cracked up to be.

[@richardrussell5128]

Obama...really

[@wildbill23c]

Those existed long before Obama LOL. Most vehicles have had them for decades...and in anything but nice weather they're annoying, and in the way LOL. The one that was on my 84 Ranger was gone after the first winter and it was just a 2WD pickup, but the snow/ice was nice enough to help remove that thing....it didn't get any better fuel economy with that thing on LOL.

[@816athlon64]

The air dam is on there for aerodynamics 80% of buyers who buy an off-road truck will never take it off-road.

[@shawnriddle3018]

The front air dam is there for government regulated mpg ratings.

[@scottydoesntknow254]

My 2020 trail boss doesn't have one

[@skymetallic]

Zr2 doesn't have one

[@_DP_99]

If you buy one with the OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE PACKAGE the dam isn't there..

[@tomm1109]

@@scottydoesntknow254 I think it has to do with the number sold. They have to sell more of the high mileage versions.

[@Greg-wz7fk]

In all honesty GM really half baked the updates for the Canyon/Colorado. I bought a 2016 Canyon All Terrain w/ the diesel when it was brand new. At that time the generation was new and IMO a definite leap forward. Overall the platform is still competitive but in usual GM fashion they are sitting on their a** now. That air dam has been an issue for 6 years now and GM can't get it in their head to fix it. Granted I took mine off in about 20 mins but still shouldn't be there on an off road model. Trailer brake should be standard at this point (I honestly thought it was now). Mine came with it on the diesel. They could of done more than just change up the front end a bit. Some new headlights and taillights would of been appreciated.

[@timfoster1599]

The most off road worthy Canyon... with an air dam clearance of 5”.

[@mbukukanyau]

Clearly not a rock crawler, so perhaps people should not be surprised by the results?

[@craigquann]

Supposed to remove the lower air dam for offroad use. (Its in the manual) takes about 10-15 mins

[@blklabel52]

@@craigquann Did they change the orientation of the screws mounting the airdam in place? I removed the air dam on my '17 SLT, but the bolt heads were in the top. Took a bit of time to finangle them out of there. If they were on the bottom I could see 10-15 minutes, but on the top...a bit longer.

[@craigquann]

@@blklabel52 not sure. I know on my sierra they were bottom... but that could be different...

[@corydegree8531]

@@blklabel52 yes they did I saw them mention it in a TFL review

[@youarerightboss]

Remove the air dam.

[@rossgreenzweig]

This truck looks so good for a midsized truck! This would be my pick👍🏻

[@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618]

I like how you show squat comparisons for OTHER TRUCKS AS WELL,GREAT VIDEO

[@lastwhtknight3002]

Im done with TFL since this guy left. This is my fav truck ch by far now!

[@daltonstansberry2010]

don’t want your conversions for us US viewers to go unappreciated! it helped a lot!

[@TruckKing]

We appreciate our US viewers.

[@garbinator09]

Seems I am in the minority here. At 65 I wanted a vehicle that could full fill mission specific travel plans. We have an all wheel drive Highlander, but, its lacks a spare, low range, heavier duty suspension, paper thin sidewalls making exploring forest service/BLM off-grid roads very iffy at best. For mostly on pavement travel, Highlander is great. Very smooth, comfy. Handles snow and ice great during the winter pavement travels. We bought the GMC AT4 because its basically a exploration vehicle, my version of maybe a Subaru, only with limited slip, low-range, downhill decent control, select-tronic manual shift automatic that, once I became familiar how it functioned, what its capable of, I fell in love with it. Works really great. Power: Merging or having to get on the gas at a train crossing had me smiling. Bitchin’! Gasoline. Note: Shell gas pump nozzles tend to stick inside the gas fill pipe. Very tight fitting. Last week I wasn’t a happy camper when I discovered this. No gas cap. Just a door. I suppose its some California Air Quality improvement thing. There is a wider mouth emergency fuel funnel in the glove box. However, I plan to put a emergency essentials bag together when it cools down to keep in my truck at all times. Towing: We plan to tow a Teardrop 2000lbs trailer behind our truck. With a trifold ARE Tonneau cover, we now have a bit of security for our camping gear secured in the pickup bed. There is NO A.C. Inverter plug in in the pickup at all. FYI. Electronics: Basic as basic can be. Sirius/XM is a pain in the butt calling them up and signing up for the free trial. Same same for the AT&T hot spot, its spendy spendy spendy. Like the Internet, everythings easily deducted from your credit card making it so frilling easy... Once they get your email address, LOOK forward to tons of spam! Even text messages on your phone. IMPORTANT: This trucks computers/Serius/XM can track every garsh damned button dial, brake, accelerator, button you push, even traces tracks phone usage in the event you, the driver, are involved in some-kind of nefarious activity as folks like me, an investigator by trade, can and will obtain by means of a warrant to use either for you defense, or against you as evidence. When I mean tracking, I mean driving reckless, speeding, etc etc. Numerous apps come on the computerized radio system. The owners manual tells you all this tracking shit is so that GM service techs can better assist you... My dark side speaks volumes of, yeah(?) like denying you engine warranty by stating on this day and date Over-Revving occurred at this location and time. Blah blah blah. Its getting spooky for this consumer. Believe me folks. Seating. Its darned nice. Fully electric adjustable both front, only no lumbar for the passenger. Drivers seat can be raised almost three inches making for excellent over the hood trail driving easy-peasy. Moving the seat forward toward the steering wheel is advised. If needed. The air damn is problematic. I have scraped it numerous times. It will be going bye bye soon. Now. Lets discuss suspension. In serious big-assed holes to pot-marked holes that look like an A-10 Warthog did two or more gun-runs on moving at speeds under 10 to 15 MPH are fine. Its called patience. Being old, slow, its just not so bad. GM indicates the suspension is enhanced, but exactly what that is I have yet to determine. But, for me, its ok for now. I’m not going to take any pickup on a gnarly trail period. I don’t wanna work- at all period. Under body protection is there. It just wasn’t mentioned. AirDam prevents ever needing skid protection I suppose. Value: Our dealer made us a great deal on our truck. We intended on buying a Toy TRD PRO, but, as you all know, thats like asking for a discounted bar of Pure Virgin Gold bars for cheap. Ain’t gonna happen, and, during this pandemic, having issues getting them... Blah Blah Blah- Heard it all before. I’m out kids

[@garbinator09]

Additionally, the GMC fits easily in my garage.

[@GreghouseVanBouten]

...love watching those TK subscription numbers increase everytime I check in with the channel. Keep it up Steve, your content is spot on!

[@shaynegosse8152]

Greetings from Prince Edward Island!!... You guys are the best pickup truck review channel on KZbin!!.. Keep up the great content!!...

[@TruckKing]

Thanks 👍

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Great vid👍 I like the front end more on Can then the Col - but yes, 'GM should have that off road design team should give their collective head a shack for this one. Thank you from Richmond hill Ont Cheers

[@jessmw145]

I like you and your videos, so please don't get me wrong... but if you read the manual, it says to remove the air dam when you're off roading, they even redesigned it specifically for 2021 placing the bolt heads down to make it easier to remove, an estimated 15 minutes. This would change the approach angles you spoke of as well as complaints regarding it off-roading :(

[@MarkM58]

No, this is the basic AT4 package. The full off-road version is more off-road capable and has a different front end.

[@patterguitsit7124]

So much better than tfl.

[@timothygodbout6785]

I agree with that. It's nice to get a total review in one video!

[@carvdecarv]

Is he no longer with TFL? I thought he might be doing both?

[@tdsz71]

All good points and good review. That being said, I own an '18 Canyon and have removed the air dam and installed a 2" leveling kit which fixes the clearance issue on the front. And with the G80, that trail would be fairly simple to navigate.

[@DPCCGM]

Agreed. I have one too. Removed the Nascar air dam. The truck is a pretty good little scratcher. Leveling kit would be nice but as it sets it's just the right height to get in\out without side steps. Wish the manufacturers would go back to grease zerks on vehicles. That cartridge oil filter is really nice.

[@jamespannell1559]

I own a 2021 Canyon and am considering removing air dam. Could you give more detail on the leveling kit as to what it does and how much it cost? Thanks, Robert

[@martinezanthony9282]

Yeah I took that stupid dam off right after I bought

[@Universal15862]

Get over the air dam, first thing a buyer would do is take that thing off.

[@viziocamaro]

I just got a 2020 2500hd crew cab 4x4 for a 1000 more. The price on mid size trucks are crazy

[@wildbill23c]

When I bought my 2008 Toyota Tundra, it was $2k less than the Tacoma....and the Tacoma still has an anemic V6 in it and cramped interior it seems. Wasn't impressed with the Tacoma at all. I got stuck with a 4Runner for a week while my Tundra was in the shop waiting on parts, I have to say the 4Runner has completely outgrown the V6, they offered it with a 4.7L V8 for a while they were stupid by dropping the V8 option, and now the 4Runner is even larger and more bloated....same goes for that Tacoma. I haven't been in a Colorado or Canyon so I don't know how the interiors are in them for room, but the Colorado/Canyon look better than the Tacoma. There's really no reason to even offer a "mid-size" anymore they're just as bloated as a full size truck but with HD truck prices.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Gentlemen, This is another very comprehensive test video with the strengths and weaknesses on display. You are correct that the trailer brake #controller ought to come from the factory with any vehicle rated for such a high tow capacity.

[@garym81]

I agree with you completely. Earlier this year I bought a Colorado Z71 and a specified trailer brake controller as a requirement as soon as I walked into the dealer. I looked at a Canyon Elevation and a Canyon All Terrain. Neither had the integrated brake controller. Although I like the look of the Canyon more than the Colorado, the lack of integrated brake controller was a deal breaker for me.

[@GreghouseVanBouten]

@@garym81 It seems like the GMC brand is more plain when it comes to offroad and towing whereas they excel at luxury with their Denali trim (compared to what Chevy has to offer).

[@EntreriDL]

I followed you here from TFL. I think your reviews are great. Keep up the good work man and stay stafe.

[@TruckKing]

Much appreciated!

[@dontmeannothinbyit]

This is so misleading they specifically made the air dam a 10 minute removal for this reason.

[@brenden_wilson]

I can see a case for buying this truck and removing the front air dam. Without that air dam it would be a nice mid size off-roader

[@baldomerovega65]

Just get a gmc z71 package with the duranax and lifted

[@bendino9016]

I removed the air damn on my truck... these new ones are more integrated than previous generations of trucks. oh well!

[@brians.1357]

Can you do 0 to 60mph runs in these trucks unloaded as well (just you and your dad). That’s how we drive them 90% of the time. I bet that Canyon isn’t much slower then the 5.3L in the half ton empty.

[@brianvicenteno3139]

I raced a 5.3L, and the only reason I lost was that I didn't remove the limiter.

[@dereks8786]

Looking forward to seeing you test out the new f-150 later this year. TFL screwed themselves with Ford so I'll be looking to you for the review.

[@Pabloperes675]

What happened?

[@cascivic]

They had the designer from the ranger tremor on the podcast there either day... So maybe there gaining back their traction with ford

[@Pabloperes675]

@R J hmmm, did not know that, thanks, i quit watching because he was so ford biased. Always doggin on anything not a ford.

[@Pabloperes675]

@R J i agree.

[@ColJonSquall1]

They've since patched relations with Ford. Andre just had a Ford rep on the Talking Trucks podcast, discussing the new Ranger Tremor package.

[@arminderrattu5333]

Don't know why I get all excited like a little school girl when Truck King uploads a new video 😏... great review again Stephen 👌🏽👌🏽

[@bernardfoshage9901]

I removed my '19 Canyon air dam and I installed a leveling kit myself. $60 total into that and it's perfectly fine for off roading.

[@Ch1oeW]

Does it change the fuel economy at all? Thanks

[@09civsi]

Great review. Why did you leave TFL?!

[@npast1]

Steve, can you do Ranger vs Canyon or Colorado? TFL ranked Ranger ahead of Canyon, but I doubt they have ever driven Ranger in a foot of snow or for a long distance, and so many youtube videos complain that long rides on Ranger FX4 make them dizzy. Would be nice to get an opinion other than TFL. In general would be nice to have a series of reviews for the mid-size trucks, which one is best offroad (not in the desert but in the East Coast or Canada mud and snow), which one does best as a work truck with hauling, which one is best overall. I liked how when you driven Ridgeline with the same barrel moonshine test you said that it feels like the truck is at its limit, but here with the same load you say that it feels like Canyon can take even more , which is great to know because we all often are forced to overload our trucks to avoid doing another hour back and forth trip, so little things like that are very helpful when deciding on a new truck for me. Thank you.

[@TruckKing]

We will test every truck we can get our hands on. However, so you and others know, our source is the media fleets from each manufacturer. They decide what to put on the fleets and in which trims. Obviously they want to push whatever is new/hot for them. Typically these trucks are available for around six months - then they are retired and the new ones come in. They don't always have every model on the fleet. Priority goes to whatever is new for the year. For instance Ranger was on last year but not this year.

[@npast1]

@@TruckKing Thank you! Something else I would be interested to see is how well some of the regular trucks perform real-world off-road. I mean for somebody like myself who doesn't do hardcore desert rock climbing, but sometimes travels some sketchy muddy hunting trails, do I really need ZR2 (which I have), or a regular Colorado version would have been enough? Maybe set up some real-life light-muddy/snowy version of an off-road trail and drive all your trucks through it?

[@TruckKing]

@@npast1 We are working on that. Requests are in to the manufacturers - this takes some time, but we'll get these regular trucks as well.

[@Jasmurray87]

Such a missed opportunity by GMC it should come with a level kit and no air dam and would be just fine. Not quite a ZR2 but better than how it came. I have a 18 Canyon SLE first thing I did was took the air dam off looks 500x better.

[@bump_draft]

The air dam is flexible, it just bends out of the way. I scrape mine all the time and it's fine. But yeah, you should have put the tire on that rock and you would have rolled over it fine. It's also removable if you go offroad a lot. I leave mine on for the tiny bit of fuel economy it gives, and then just scratch it up a bunch offroad.

[@johnekopy]

First timer, great review. Dad on the tractor reminds me of being a kid again.

[@jordipi7652]

GMC should improve the interior of these vehicles, they are very nondescript.

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

Your right Stephen that air dam doesn't belong on the front of the truck. Thanks and great review.

[@thebadbug7026]

I think it’s a good looking truck but would have been better if it followed the 1500 AT4 with a lift and rear locker.

[@great0789]

Here is the reason why I love your reviews the most!.... You never set off my "BS" alarm. You always seem to know what you are talking about and I can tell you put some thought into what you are saying... and that it is based on your own personal Real World experiences. Thank You EDIT: Also, I have a 18' Colorado Z71 Crew Cab Short Bed that I bought new for $32.5k. I removed the air dam, installed ZR2 skids, and OEM ZR2 style skids (but the ones for non-ZR2 trucks) for less than $700 total. I now have a 4x4 with a rear locker and decent protection for just over $33k. It has been nothing short of AMAZING so far for the first 45k miles. I just wired in an aftermarket trailer brake controller. Turns out that GM pre-installed the 7pin trailer brake harness for trucks with the factory tow package. So it was an easy upgrade.

[@wildbill23c]

A lot of newer vehicles I think kind of have a shared wiring harness, get a lower trim level and you can add all the upper trim stuff by simply buying the accessory and plugging it in...Toyota was that way, at least my 08 Tundra was. It was the Base model but the wiring harness was the same across all the trucks so simply buying the accessory and plugging it in was easy to upgrade stuff...I never did outside of adding the brake controller, but I'm sure people have done a few upgrades to their base model trucks and probably other makes and models do similar sharing of wiring.

[@MBB563]

I bought the GMC Canyon ..and I love it. And yes you can go off road easily but you have to make some adjustments. GMC off road package is weak....but dont underestimate this mid size, she's solid. Not your old clunky raddling GM crap...it's meant to be abused.

[@IssaqAl-Ahmed]

As far as I am concerned there is no reason to even look at GMC unless you are getting a discount compared to an otherwise fully comparable Chevy. That brand wouldn't even be around if it wasn't for the dealership network. It costs less to keep the brand around than to payout the dealerships. It is a zombie brand.

[@jeremyspafford2520]

My brother had the canyon with the diesel 2017 I think and it had the brake controller included. It pulled my old 27 foot trailer like nothing. Ps great job on your videos 👍

[@kevingroulx9205]

Another great review. That air dam looks ridiculous.

[@clintmartell3975]

Removing the air dam, which I did will decrease your mileage by 2 mpg. In order to represent their listed MPG they add the air dam. Though they did smarten up this year by screwing the screws up rather than down so removing it is really easy to do

[@georgerenton965]

No one is commenting about this. 2 mpg is important to me. If the ultimate rock crawler is what your into, then take a look at a used log skidder. Unless your rock crawling everywhere, every day, chances are 2 mpg gas saving might be a good thing, but if your going to spend $45K to thrash the hell out if it for shits n giggles then take it off and throw the thing in the recycling bin. Ever try trail walking? Just you against the elements, crawl all over rocks till yer heart’s content.

[@wildbill23c]

With the older style with the screws coming in from above, its also very easy to remove, just go find a 8-10 inch high rock and drive over the rock, then backup, removes those air dams very nicely....useless as they are in the first place. If someone is that worried about fuel economy they shouldn't be looking at a truck, maybe a Prius, a bicycle, or walking LOL.

[@lancemaki1248]

I did not find a significant drop in mpg after removing the air dam... Maybe .5 at the worst

[@bradbaraniuk4085]

nice truck but i would not get one cause of the air dam,chevy or gmc.i would go ranger or tacoma.or maybe the new fontier.

[@sferg9582]

The chin spoiler was the first thing to go on my Canyon..... second thing was the side steps. (Insert roll-eyes emoticon here).

[@youarerightboss]

GM Gifted Misconception

[@aaronkeistler8217]

Great review! I've already bought one and took off the air dam right away. I also added combo rock guards/side steps. I don't do trail driving but I hunt a lot and go down some sketchy roads. I traded in a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk that I loved, but needed a truck bed. That Trailhawk was stuck only once in about 18" of watery mud. Otherwise it was a beast. I am hoping this will be the same with some modifications

[@TruckKing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@edgee7296]

I have an '18 SLE with the 2.8d. I totally agree with you. The babymax sure is a 'puller' though.

[@georgesawtooth]

Spend all that money on truck that immediately needs to be lifted!!! What the hell is wrong with these car makers? Or better question: who in the hell would buy this thing for off-roading?

[@georgesawtooth]

@@christopherglock3863 Been a long time since I posted. I watched a little bit. That truck is so low to the ground!!!

[@chrisbrook1234]

My wife and I ordered a brand new Canyon last year and got a bit of a unicorn spec: Elevation Crew Cab 2WD with the Duramax. We don't need to do anything more off-road than rough gravel or dirt roads and even living in the Perth County snowbelt we find our Michelin X-Ice winter tire package is more than enough to get us through anything Lake Huron dumps on us. I think the Duramax package addresses all of the shortcomings of this test truck: standard trailer brake controller, diesel exhaust brake and we can easily get 10L/100km while towing. When we aren't towing, we can easily get 6-7L/100km on the highway which rivals our 2014 Civic 5-speed.

[@Kben01]

I have a diesel version of this (at4 cloth package) and I’ve towed my travel trailer with it, (max weight 7500lbs) but it was basically empty. I’d say sitting around 6000lbs and it didn’t like it one but. Needs more power honestly. My Tahoe pulled it much easier with the 5.3. I’d agree to stay around 5k lbs. going more makes me feel sketchy.

[@jermsman18]

I trust you when you say more than 5000 lbs would be pushing it. But I also would like to see how it handles that max tow. Maybe a separate video?

[@terrencejones9817]

The Air dam isn't supposed to be there. If you look at all of the promotional photos, its not there.

[@johnspierce]

Take. The. Air. Dam. Off. Rather than bitching for 15 minutes about how it affects the off roading capabilities, just take it off like it says in the manual. I feel like you were testing the air dam, not the truck. The AT4 is not a ZR2. It is slotted in between the Z71 and ZR2 (Trail Runner package doesn't exist anymore). It comes with the Duratrac's, better shocks, a rear locker and skid plates, so better than a Z71 for off roading, not as serious as the ZR2. I liked the towing portion of this test, but I think you got "wrapped around the axle" about a stupid piece of plastic that takes 10 minutes to pull off. Also, you might have mentioned the AT4 with the 2.8 diesel DOES come with the electronic trailer brake stock and also has engine braking.

[@n.l.7308]

I'll take that gmc not worried about the airdam if it breaks no problem. Locking differential is what I need. But the zr2 is very tempting 🤔

[@wildbill23c]

I think the ZR2 Bison gives you front and rear lockers if I'm not mistaken.

[@UncleTerry]

Just take the Air dam Off. I do realize you can't because your test driving it with the trim it has

[@stoneycarter5546]

I'm back after getting my new 2022 GMC Canyon Elevation the air dam had to go you guys was right, I put a 2'' leveling kit in the front and tires and wheels and Line X bed liner it mad such a difference and I painted my hooks red it looks like a AT4 but I was not going for that look tho I love my truck the only thing I hate is the key it needs push button start I dont know why but my payload is 1434 lbs and its a long bed the short beds dont have that payload.

[@nickanderson5825]

Hey Steve, big fan here. Could you look into showing review loading atvs into the midsizes?

[@sarrum7696]

GM making shitty GM decisions. I’ll never understand why big corporations are so stupid.

[@kevinblock2307]

Great review - I agree the air dam must go!

[@jabroni6199]

Nothing says “off road truck” like a 8” chin spoiler

[@jakes5530]

Hey Stephen, can you do the Honda ridgeline? I dont need to tow more than 3500 lbs, and the ridgeline is larger inside than any other midsize pickup. Figured it’d be a good match.

[@TruckKing]

Stay tuned, Dad and I were out testing a Ridgeline just yesterday.

[@markshock2254]

This GM piece of crab is the worst drug ever made. But it's made by the worst company out there GMC great manufactory crapp.

[@mikefoehr235]

I am glad my new Tundra has no stupid air dam. Is so useless as far as off roading goes. Great review tho. I an no fan of the big three...they ruined me over the years....so I ONLY buy Toyota.

[@Deltaparker]

I'm going through reviews and that fron plastic piece is for saving fuel and it comes off with some screws I figured I would take it off when I go out

[@markjensen1927]

80 % of the people who buy these trucks don't off road them, GM did listen to the complaints tho and made all the bolts accesssble from underneath now, that air damn comes off in less then 5 minutes.

[@corporalcreative9892]

I think I’m gonna take the air dam off my 21 Canyon Elevation, it’s really bothering me even in city driving.

[@skywalker2852]

You forgot to mention the red tow hooks! That right there makes it capable.

[@stephanieostrosser7490]

And living in Ontario the plastic air damn is the worst! I bumped a snow bank with mine and cracked it and the fog light!

[@drf-1382]

They need to put an Aisin or Allison transmission in it. The 8 speed is horrible. I'm trading mine away before the warranty runs out.

[@anthonysourdiff1835]

That just goes to show you the poor design from GM again.

[@Jrocc811]

My best friend is leasing one of these. Hes going to use it as his commuter and ranch truck. Oh boy 🤦

[@Dalewhlr]

I get 14 with my 02 V6 Dakota lol without towing

[@skelyboiyt2914]

Hey man! I love your reviews from tfl! I'm glad you have your own KZbin, keep up the amazing work! Subscribed!

[@TruckKing]

Hey, thanks!

[@franw51]

I literally just left my dealer and there are 2 of these for sale in ontario. Both are 46 grand canadian. Cant factory order one. No alocations coming anytime soon. Want one... cant get one. The 2 available are 200kms from me and cant be dealer traded. Annoying

[@TruckKing]

Yeah, there are backlogs and shortages everywhere right now.

[@kadimsilahtar]

The bed is tall, the bed is tall... Its just not as tall as you blonde giant 😆.

[@jgtaylor2201]

I’m not even in the market for a truck, but I watched this because I enjoy your reviews. I love that you pointed out the features that limit this truck. Yes, people can remove and alter those features, but as you noted, if it’s being sold as an “Offroad truck” a buyer shouldn’t have to immediately alter the truck to make it capable of driving the most basic trails.

[@TheGenerationX894]

No manual mode on the shifter? You need that sometimes towing n hauling

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Calling out a poser, great job.

[@yorkchris10]

There's another GM a package I've seen on city trucks - X31 ?? My GMB had a spoiler that caught on parking stops because it was a short distance between the front wheels and lip. It was metal and easy to remove to dedent. Ford had electric shutters on some not very expensive vehicles. Doesn't seem too costly to fight drag these days.

[@georgehoy5144]

If your going to tow, I would go with the Duramax.

[@wipatriot510]

I get what you mean about being and O/R "poser"...I had a 2000 S10 ZR2, and it was a GREAT truck, more than capable, BUT, when Chevrolet decided to use the ZR2 on the Chev Tracker, I felt like they just sh*t the bed...just slapping on badging doesn't make it so, they have to follow through with the rest...

[@sarrum7696]

Wow, a bit over exposed... lol

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Have been saying that about that 5-6” air dam since 2016. It shouldn’t be on the Z71, the All Terrain now AT4. Tacoma TRD Off Road, TRD Pro, Ranger FX4 and Tremor, the Frontier Pro 4x don’t have them but the Chevy Colorado Z71 and GMC Canyon AT4 should do for some reason? But they should NOT. I know that you can remove it, but one shouldn’t have to it should come without one.

[@skyline5354]

Great vid as always. Stupid GM always slapping badges on everything that doesn’t even meet the criteria. Ya you can pull the air dam off, it’s only there for aerodynamics- which proves the point that this truck wasn’t made for off-roading.

[@garthwheeler1338]

Forget all this off rod Fock climbing crap! Put a 5,000lb conventional travel trailer or better yet a small 5th wheel and tow it on flat freeway at 100km/60mph with a 30mph gross wind. Let’s see what it can do then. If you really want to a meaningful test, then hitch it to one of the previously mentioned trailers and haul the rig to the Rocky Mountains on a day when the temp is 85F/30C and pull the loaded rig from Calgary in the east to Vancouver in the west. That would be a meaningful test for the vast majority of people that would buy this truck. For those that must have a rock crawler, buy the Chevy ZR2.

[@beeemerboy1]

Does the AT4 have front and rear locking diffs?? Like my ZR2?

[@pkegles]

No, it has a g80...

[@haroldanderson7256]

quit crying about the air dam and take it off

[@heathhoran6229]

Why does this model not offer a drop hitch?

[@Titantramp4u]

Attn all truck manufactures: We don't CARE about "badging"...just stop with crap it been going on way to long...if you make an off road truck, then make be able to off road more then just the local mall...