2008 GMC Canyon Specifications

2008 GMC Canyon

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2008 GMC Canyon

Kelley Blue Book Retail $10,650–$17,900  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: SLE2 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB

Engines

See Specs 242-hp, 3.7-liter I-5 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Optional Block heater  
Standard 125-amp. alternator  
Standard 590 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Automatic locking hubs  
3.73 Axle ratio  
Standard Part-time four-wheel drive  
Standard Four-wheel drive  
Standard Electronic transfer case  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front torsion suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Heavy-duty suspension  
Optional Off-road suspension  
Standard Front torsion bar springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Optional Premium front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Optional Premium rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P235/75SR15.0 BSW AS tires  
Optional P265/75SR15.0 BSW AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 15" wheels
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Skid plates  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Chrome front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front bumper with gray rub strip  
Optional Chrome front bumper with gray rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Optional 2 front tow hooks  
Optional Front license plate bracket  
Standard Bedliner  
Standard Regular bed  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Optional Class III trailering with hitch  
Optional Trailering with harness  
Standard Body-colored fender flares  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional 1st row power sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Optional Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Passenger-side visor mirror  
OnStar Safe & Sound Emergency communication system  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Optional Max. seating capacity of 6  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Front split-bench 60-40 seats  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Premium cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Color-keyed carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Rubber front floor mats  
Standard Chrome and metal-look interior accents  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional XM AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
THEFTLOCK Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard 6 speakers
Standard Internet access  
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Sliding rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with delay  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Optional Compass  
Optional Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Turn-signal-on warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Optional Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Manual tailgate/rear door lock  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
PassLock Ignition disable  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
Standard Fixed front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-5 Engine type  
223 cu.in. Engine displacement  
242-hp @ 5,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
242 lbs.-ft. @ 4,600 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
20 Valves  
3.8" x 4.0" Engine bore x stroke  
10.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
19.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
15 mpg Fuel economy city  
20 mpg Fuel economy highway  
4,062 lbs. Curb weight  
5,300 lbs. GVWR  
2,753 lbs. Front GAWR  
2,896 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,222 lbs. Payload  
2,753 lbs. Front axle capacity  
2,900 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
2,755 lbs. Front spring rating  
2,900 lbs. Rear spring rating  
5,500 lbs. Towing capacity  
9,800 lbs. GCWR  
207.1" Exterior length  
22.6" Cab to axle  
68.6" Exterior body width  
67.9" Exterior height  
126.0" Wheelbase  
59.6" Front tread  
59.8" Rear tread  
22.1' Turning radius  
7.7" Ground clearance (min.)  
29.6" Load floor height  
42.2" Front legroom  
34.8" Rear legroom  
39.6" Front headroom  
38.3" Rear headroom  
53.3" Front hiproom  
52.9" Rear hiproom  
57.1" Front shoulder room  
57.1" Rear shoulder room  
61.1" Exterior cargo length  
42.6" Exterior cargo width  
37.0 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
18.6" Pickup bed depth  
57.2 " Exterior cargo maximum width  

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