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Key specifications
- 73 in
- Bed Length
- Gas I4
- Engine Type
- 18 City / 25 Hwy
- MPG
- 242 hp 185 hp
- Horsepower
- Gas I4
- Engine Type
- 2.9L/177
- Displacement
- 185 @ 5600
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 190 @ 2800
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- Semi-Floating
- Axle Type - Rear
- Independent
- Axle Type - Front
- 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Front
- 4,850 lbs
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
- 0 lbs
- Total Option Weight
- 3,366 lbs
- Curb Weight
- 5,529 lbs
- Gross Axle Weight Rating
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Navigation System
- Standard
- Bluetooth®
- 125
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 590
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- Pwr
- Brake Type
- 4-Wheel
- Brake ABS System
- Not Available
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- Yes
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
Notable features
Bodyguard Package includes molded splash guards and bed rail protection
Available chrome fuel door and exhaust tip
Bluetooth connectivity added to stereo
Automatic rear locking differential standard on 4WD and crew cabs
Engine
Gas I4 Engine Type
2.9L/177 Displacement
185 @ 5600 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
190 @ 2800 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
Semi-Floating Axle Type - Rear
Independent Axle Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf Suspension Type - Rear
Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
4,850 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs Total Option Weight
3,366 lbs Curb Weight
5,529 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A Base Curb Weight
1,888 lbs Curb Weight - Front
1,478 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs Option Weight - Front
0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
3,366 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,484 lbs As Spec'd Payload
1,484 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
7,000 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,400 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
240 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,400 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
360 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Safety
Standard Stability Control
Standard Navigation System
Entertainment
Standard Bluetooth®
Electrical
125 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
590 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
Pwr Brake Type
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
Not Available Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.2 x 1.6 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 100,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 option
Low entry-level price
Four available trims suit a variety of needs from work to off-road
Full 6-foot bed with taller bed sides
The bad
Interior quality
Very small jump seats in extended-cab trucks
Most recent
GMC 2012 Canyon Holds Up Well
I bought this truck new, mfg Mar 2012. It was still on the dealer lot Feb 2013, only 50 miles on it.
A few minor repairs, had to replace the in dash entertainment unit due to burnt out bulbs, also having burnt out dash bulbs, headlight switch, drivers door switch panel / cluster.
A few minor bugs during the first 30,000 but
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
2012 GMC Canyon inline 5
Well I bought a 1year old 2012 4 door with the inline 5 it had just about 16k on the dash when I took it home and this truck has been worth every penny that I spent in it . I've had No major issues with it other than I had to put a water pump on it and basic maintenance. It's a smaller truck, but I can put my whole family in
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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