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2012 GMC Canyon

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$17,490
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2WD Reg Cab Work Truck 2WD Reg Cab SLE1 2WD Ext Cab Work Truck 4WD Reg Cab Work Truck 2WD Ext Cab SLE1 4WD Ext Cab Work Truck 2WD Crew Cab SLE1 4WD Reg Cab SLE1 2WD Crew Cab SLE2 4WD Ext Cab SLE1 4WD Crew Cab SLE1 4WD Crew Cab SLE2 4WD Ext Cab SLE2 4WD Crew Cab SLT Shop options
New 2012 GMC Canyon
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2WD Reg Cab Work Truck 2WD Reg Cab SLE1 2WD Ext Cab Work Truck 4WD Reg Cab Work Truck 2WD Ext Cab SLE1 4WD Ext Cab Work Truck 2WD Crew Cab SLE1 4WD Reg Cab SLE1 2WD Crew Cab SLE2 4WD Ext Cab SLE1 4WD Crew Cab SLE1 4WD Crew Cab SLE2 4WD Ext Cab SLE2 4WD Crew Cab SLT Shop options
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Key specifications

Highlights
73 in
Bed Length
Gas I4
Engine Type
18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
242 hp 185 hp
Horsepower
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
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 )

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

Consumer reviews

4.4 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 3.9
Performance 4.2
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.7

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 under warranty so not a cost issue. The " soft brake pedal " issue was resolved very early on by having the dealer replace the master cylinder. The only real problem is the " Passlock " security issue, once in a great while the truck will not start, somehow " it thinks " it has been tampered with / broken into, the small red car / lock dash light will be on, the indicator is on the right / bottom of the speed indicator. If you turn the key on, then off and wait 10 minuets then it starts fine, this has happened even while parked in the garage overnight, so I know for sure the vehicle has not been tampered with. This is a known GMC defect if you search on the internet and a forced recall should be done about it. The truck has a very nice and smooth ride, the 5 cylinder has plenty of power, highways and mountain roads are no issues at all, when I did replace the tires I purchased a premium 80,000 mile for a better and smooth ride, I still have the original shocks on it I now have 150000 miles on it, I follow the maintenance suggestions closely, well taken care of, I always get looks and complements where ever I go. The dealer I purchased from sucks ( Earnhart ) so I have to use another GMC dealer, and GM / GMC corporate was no help either, customer support sucks. Overall if you have one of these older Canyons or Colorados and you drive it normally and follow the maintenance you should get a long life from it, I use a premium oil and filter, change the air filter every 10,000 and keep up with the other fluids, I still have the original brakes on it, using a good / high cost premium wax every year and a light touch up every six months has kept it looking like new. The new and overhauled 2015 models seem nice, I may look at those if I ever need to replace this one.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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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 it with all of my grandsons toys and his car seat and we all are comfy. The truck cleans up really nice and I still get occasional compliments on how nice it Looks So if your looking for a smaller truck with a smaller price tag then give the ol' Canyon a shot.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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