For most Washington buyers, the 2026 GMC Canyon takes this one. It tows up to 7,700 pounds when properly equipped, which clears the Tacoma’s 6,500-pound maximum, and it brings a more refined cabin that handles the Seattle-Tacoma commute as well as it handles a loaded trailer on SR-167. The Tacoma’s a genuinely strong truck, and…
By Bryant Claudon, General Manager | Valley GMC, Auburn, WashingtonEvery November, my inbox starts filling up with Black Friday advertisements.Big discounts. Low payments. Limited-time offers. Enough exclamation points to make you think every vehicle in America is practically being given away.And every year, customers ask me the same question: “Bryant, are Black Friday car deals…
In this article Which years are the sweet spot for the Sierra HD diesel? Which years should you watch out for? What makes the 2027 update more than just bigger numbers? Which Duramax generation is right for which buyer? If you’re shopping a Sierra HD diesel in Auburn right now, you’re staring at a real…
In this article What’s the Plan at a Glance? The Surprise: Why the 5.7L V8 Is the Towing Engine The TurboMax: More Than It Used to Be The Duramax Diesel: The Long-Haul Option Which Engine Fits the Green River Valley? The 481-horsepower 6.6L V8 grabs the headline, but the 402-horsepower 5.7L V8 is the one…
Well, this is pretty cool. Valley GMC in Auburn, Washington, recently received the General Motors 50-Year Dealer Award, recognizing 50 years as a GMC dealer from 1972 to 2022. Yes, the award arrived a little late. But after 50 years, who’s counting? Actually, we are. That’s kind of the whole point of the award. Our…
In this article The 7 Checks, Ranked by Wet-Season Impact #1 Tire Tread: The Number That Changes Everything in the Rain #2 Tire Pressure: Your TPMS Light Is a Lagging Indicator #3 Wiper Blades: Summer Quietly Destroys Them #4 Brakes: Wet Roads Expose What Dry Roads Hide #5 Battery: Summer Heat Is the Real Culprit…
Every October we hear the same assumption. The whole family is coming, there’s gear, and maybe a farm visit out toward Buckley, so you figure you need something the size of a Yukon. It’s understandable. More kids means more stuff, and Halloween specifically seems to multiply stuff. But it’s not quite right. The 2026 GMC…
A Valley GMC Thanksgiving Tradition Thanksgiving morning, our team laces up for the Auburn Public Schools Foundation Turkey Trot. After the finish line and the food, we recharge because the next morning we’re back at the dealership bright and early. It’s our busiest time of the year, and we prepare for it. Families come in…
In this article What’s the Real Difference Between the Acadia and the Yukon? Does Towing Capacity Actually Matter for Puget Sound Weekend Use? Garage Fit, Parking, and the Everyday Reality Third-Row Truth: Kids Only or Adults Too? What the Acadia’s New Turbocharged Engine Changes So Which Should You Pick? For most Puget Sound families, the…
One 8-foot board. Six GMC truck models. Short beds, standard beds, and long beds. We wanted to see what really fits. When you’re shopping for a pickup truck, it’s easy to compare horsepower, towing capacity, and technology. But sometimes the most useful question is much simpler: Will the things I actually haul fit in the…
