2012 GMC Canyon SLT specs & colors
Crew Cab Pickup
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MSRP
- 2WD Reg Cab Work Truck $17,490
- 2WD Reg Cab SLE1 $20,455
- 2WD Ext Cab Work Truck $20,840
- 4WD Reg Cab Work Truck $22,385
- 2WD Ext Cab SLE1 $23,040
- 4WD Ext Cab Work Truck $24,435
- 2WD Crew Cab SLE1 $24,685
- 4WD Reg Cab SLE1 $25,305
- 2WD Crew Cab SLE2 $26,470
- 4WD Ext Cab SLE1 $26,485
- 4WD Crew Cab SLE1 $28,610
- 4WD Crew Cab SLE2 $29,125
- 4WD Ext Cab SLE2 $29,145
- 4WD Crew Cab SLT $31,790
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Cashmere / Ebony
Ebony
Packages
Specifications
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 125 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 590 |
| Displacement | 3.7L/226 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Not Available |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 242 @ 5600 |
| Engine Type | Gas I5 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 242 @ 4600 |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 18 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 399.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 16 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 21 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 304.00 mi |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.29 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | 2.48 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Model | T150 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | 1.00 |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front | Torsion Bar |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 2-Stage Multi-Leaf |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-Floating |
| Frame Type | Ladder |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.2 x 1.6 in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 19 gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 44.3 ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P235/75R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/75R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5500 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5000 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 825 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 4070.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 1230.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 1759 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 5300.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2311 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 9800 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 5746.00 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 1230.00 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 4070.00 lbs |
| Height, Overall | 67.9 in |
| Second Leg Room | 34.8 in |
| Second Head Room | 38.3 in |
| Overhang, Front | 33.9 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.1 in |
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper | 207.1 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 42.6 in |
| Tailgate Width | 52.4 in |
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor | 61.4 in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 30.1 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.3 in |
| Second Hip Room | 52.9 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 11.4 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | 57.2 in |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 11.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 37.0 ft³ |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 18.6 in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | N/A in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.6 in |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | Not Available in |
| Wheelbase | 126.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.2 in |
| Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (A note about child safety: Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size. Even with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See your vehicle Owner's Handbook for more information.) | Standard |
| Steering column, Tilt-Wheel | Standard |
| Moldings, color-keyed bodyside (Crew Cab models only.) | Standard |
| Trailer wiring, 7-pin sealed connector | Standard |
| Power Convenience Package with power windows, power door locks with lockout protection, Remote Keyless Entry, (DE6) outside power-adjustable, manual-folding mirrors and (DF5) inside rearview auto-dimming mirror with compass and temperature display | Standard |
| Automatic Crash Response (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) | Standard |
| Fascia, front Dark Smoke Gray | Standard |
| OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.) | Standard |
| Assist handle, front passenger and rear outboard (Crew Cab models only.) | Standard |
| Rear axle, 3.73 ratio (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.) | Standard |
| Transfer case, Insta-Trac electronic shift with dash-mounted controls (4WD models only.) | Standard |
| Floor mats, rubberized-vinyl front and rear | Standard |
| Wheel flares, front and rear, large, body-color (Z71 only) (Included and only available with (Z71) High Stance Off-road Suspension Package.) | Optional |
| Seats, front bucket with leather-appointed seating, 8-way power driver seat adjuster, 6-way power front passenger seat adjuster, heated driver and front passenger seats with power lumbar control and adjustable outboard head restraints | Optional |
| Coat hook, driver-side rear | Standard |
| StabiliTrak (Includes traction control.) | Standard |
| Tailgate, 2-position | Standard |
| Air dam, Ebony | Standard |
| Suspension, rear semi-floating axle with 2-stage multi-leaf springs | Standard |
| Four wheel drive | Standard |
| Steering, power, rack-and-pinion | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitor | Standard |
| LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats | Optional |
| Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.) | Standard |
| Air bags, head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions with Passenger Sensing System (Head Curtain Side Air Bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. A note about child safety: Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size. Even with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See your vehicle Owner's Handbook for more information.) | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with compass and outside temperature display | Standard |
| Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield, driver and front passenger-side glass) | Standard |
| Door trim, integral armrests and driver- and front passenger-side map pockets with padded cloth inserts | Standard |
| Bluetooth for Phone (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASSlock | Standard |
| Pickup box, Fleetside, all-welded steel with double wall construction and corrosion protection with 4 cargo tie-downs, tailgate, 2-position (Locking feature not available on Regular or Extended Cab models.) | Standard |
| Trailer hitch | Standard |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.) | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control | Standard |
| Suspension Package, High Stance Off-Road includes (R03) 4 - 17" x 7" (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) chrome clad wheels, (QJP) P265/70R17 on-/off-road, blackwall tires, front torsion bars, 28mm front stabilizer bar, urethane jounce bumpers, (B71) large wheel flares and (G80) automatic locking rear differential | Optional |
| Recovery hooks, 2 front, frame-mounted | Optional |
| Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume, 4 speakers on Regular Cab and 6 speakers on Extended and Crew Cab | Standard |
| Seats, second row, flat-folding (Crew Cab models only) | Standard |
| Floor covering, Ebony carpeting | Standard |
| Engine, 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder SFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.) | Optional |
| Air conditioning, single-zone manual | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions | Optional |
| Door locks, child security rear (Crew Cab models only) | Standard |
| Front underbody shield | Optional |
| Steering wheel, leather-wrapped | Standard |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) | Standard |
| Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7" (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) chrome clad (Included and only available with (Z71) High Stance Off-Road Suspension Package. Upgradeable to (P31) 18" x 7.5" chrome aluminum wheels.) | Optional |
| Audio system feature, uplevel speaker system | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger, padded with cloth includes front passenger vanity mirror | Standard |
| Bedliner | Standard |
| Warning tones headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver safety belt unfasten, turn signal on and critical Driver Information Center active | Standard |
| OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) | Standard |
| Wipers, front intermittent with washers | Standard |
| Battery, heavy-duty 590 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection | Standard |
| Fog lamps, front, halogen | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum | Standard |
| Suspension, front independent with torsion bar | Optional |
| Bumpers, front and rear chrome with a Dark Smoke Gray pad on the rear step-style bumper | Standard |
| Alternator, 125 amps | Standard |
| Tires, P265/70R17 on-/off-road, blackwall (Requires (ZNF) P235/75R16 on-/off-road blackwall spare tire. Included and only available with (Z71) High Stance Off-road Suspension Package.) | Optional |
| Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, manual-folding, body-color | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, engine temperature, tachometer and Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Tire, spare P235/75R16 all-season, blackwall (Not available on 2WD Regular Cab models. Requires (QNF) P235/75R16 all-season blackwall tires with (Z85) Heavy-Duty Suspension Package. Included with (Z71) High-Stance Off-Road Suspension Package.) | Optional |
| Accents, interior Titanium Nova Silver-colored air outlets and center control stack with chrome door handle bezels, uplevel instrument cluster bezel, front upper door speaker bezel and air vent sliders | Standard |
| GVWR, 5300 lbs. (2404 kg) (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify.) | Optional |
| Power outlets, 2 auxiliary, covered, 12-volt | Standard |
| Differential, automatic locking rear | Optional |
| Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, adjustable (center position lap belt with bench seat only) | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Window, rear sliding | Optional |
| Trailering equipment includes (VR4) trailer hitch and (UY7) 7-pin sealed trailer wiring connector | Optional |
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