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Practice makes perfect.
I had one of the initial '15 Canyons. Built in Nov '14. It was the first in my area.
I went through the many recalls that accompanied this new generation vehicle. I kept a list if anyone is interested. A tad annoying but all were taken care of by my excellent dealer hassle free.
I did not experience any of the major annoyances listed on this board such as the infamous fluttering hood and steering wheel airbag squeaks. I did suffer through the much discussed transmission lugging issues and searching, but not to the extent many others on this board have. My truck eventually developed the steering column rattle/knock over rough surfaces (that is correctable under warranty,) and at about 13K miles, a whine in the rear end which I disliked hearing but never did anything about as I planned to turn it in for a new truck at 3 years (the old one went back with 27K miles on it.) I have read it is correctable under warranty. Overall, I rated my truck a '10' for my needs and purposes. After looking at the new Ridgeline I decided to stay with a Canyon and recently transitioned to a new '18 SLT.
I have noticed several improvements in this truck over the last one and give GM credit for improving it since it was originally introduced 3 years ago. Time does improve the breed.
The new engine and 8 speed tranny make it an entirely different driving experience. Smooth and efficient gear changes, improved torque management, greater flexibility and vastly different driveability. Thank you GM! It's unfortunate you didn't get it right the first time in your rush to market but better late than never.
Fuel economy seems better although it is still too new to know what it will do after some break-in mileage. I attribute this to the engine tranny efficiency and also the V6>V4 AFM system. BTW that is silent, seamless and unnoticeable in daily use.
There is more than enough power and speed. The drivetrain improvement makes it an entirely different truck.
There is now, finally, a 4WD indicator light on the dash. Miracles do happen!
On the other hand... still no decent LED DRL.
Electronics, good in the first version, are even better this time around.
No hood flutter; no squeaks; no rattles (yet), and better paint application. Fit and finish are an easy 10.
The OEM all weather floor mats are much more weathertech-like this time around and offer improved protection and even, indirectly, a better left foot dead pedal rest. I guess I can get rid of my ballet slippers and start wearing boots again.
The OEM bed mat and tailgate protector are very good and basically unchanged.
I was reluctant to have onboard Nav as I like Google Maps but this unit came with both Bose and Nav and like most options... it is too easy to get used to and appreciate. Hah, I am old enough to remember when I though an automatic tranny and electric windows were too posh.
The Bose seems much better than base level radio and the Nav is user friendly and intuitive.
Great news.. the rear cam is much better. Brighter, better resolution, broader field of vision, less marred by rain/dirt, and has the new hitch line-up graphic option. Nice! Thank you GM!
Bottom line...this is an improved truck from the original version as one might hope and expect. For those of you who have had some qualms about your first version trucks give the new ones a drive. You will be surprised and pleased.
I am glad GM cares.
A new version will be in the near future but the 2018 is a keeper.
I had one of the initial '15 Canyons. Built in Nov '14. It was the first in my area.
I went through the many recalls that accompanied this new generation vehicle. I kept a list if anyone is interested. A tad annoying but all were taken care of by my excellent dealer hassle free.
I did not experience any of the major annoyances listed on this board such as the infamous fluttering hood and steering wheel airbag squeaks. I did suffer through the much discussed transmission lugging issues and searching, but not to the extent many others on this board have. My truck eventually developed the steering column rattle/knock over rough surfaces (that is correctable under warranty,) and at about 13K miles, a whine in the rear end which I disliked hearing but never did anything about as I planned to turn it in for a new truck at 3 years (the old one went back with 27K miles on it.) I have read it is correctable under warranty. Overall, I rated my truck a '10' for my needs and purposes. After looking at the new Ridgeline I decided to stay with a Canyon and recently transitioned to a new '18 SLT.
I have noticed several improvements in this truck over the last one and give GM credit for improving it since it was originally introduced 3 years ago. Time does improve the breed.
The new engine and 8 speed tranny make it an entirely different driving experience. Smooth and efficient gear changes, improved torque management, greater flexibility and vastly different driveability. Thank you GM! It's unfortunate you didn't get it right the first time in your rush to market but better late than never.
Fuel economy seems better although it is still too new to know what it will do after some break-in mileage. I attribute this to the engine tranny efficiency and also the V6>V4 AFM system. BTW that is silent, seamless and unnoticeable in daily use.
There is more than enough power and speed. The drivetrain improvement makes it an entirely different truck.
There is now, finally, a 4WD indicator light on the dash. Miracles do happen!
On the other hand... still no decent LED DRL.
Electronics, good in the first version, are even better this time around.
No hood flutter; no squeaks; no rattles (yet), and better paint application. Fit and finish are an easy 10.
The OEM all weather floor mats are much more weathertech-like this time around and offer improved protection and even, indirectly, a better left foot dead pedal rest. I guess I can get rid of my ballet slippers and start wearing boots again.
The OEM bed mat and tailgate protector are very good and basically unchanged.
I was reluctant to have onboard Nav as I like Google Maps but this unit came with both Bose and Nav and like most options... it is too easy to get used to and appreciate. Hah, I am old enough to remember when I though an automatic tranny and electric windows were too posh.
The Bose seems much better than base level radio and the Nav is user friendly and intuitive.
Great news.. the rear cam is much better. Brighter, better resolution, broader field of vision, less marred by rain/dirt, and has the new hitch line-up graphic option. Nice! Thank you GM!
Bottom line...this is an improved truck from the original version as one might hope and expect. For those of you who have had some qualms about your first version trucks give the new ones a drive. You will be surprised and pleased.
I am glad GM cares.
A new version will be in the near future but the 2018 is a keeper.
