2012 GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD SLT Specs And Features

Pricing Information
MSRP: $31,710
Invoice: $30,125

Technical Specs
Engine
Standard Engine: 3.7L I5
Standard Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic
Cylinders: 5
Horsepower @RPM: 242@5600
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 16/21
Combined Fuel Economy: 18
EPA Class: Standard 4 Wheel Drive Pickup
Number of Valves: 20
Torque @RPM: N/A
Fuel Type System: Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): No
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: N/A
Compression: 10.0:1
Displacement: 3651/223
Bore X Stroke: 3.76×4.00
Cruising Range: 342 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A
Power to Weight Ratio: 16.8
Final Drive Ratio: No
Valves Configuration: Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead Cam
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/A
Electric Torque RPM: N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP: N/A

Standard Features

Anti-Theft & Locks
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via PassLock(R) Engine Immobilizer
Vehicle Anti-Lockout
Selective Locking/Unlocking
Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate
Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote and Internal Switch
OnStar(R) Stolen Vehicle Assistance
Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors

Braking & Traction
Insta-Trac(R) Transfer Case
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
StabiliTrak(R) Vehicle Stability Control System
Traction Control
Automatic Locking Hubs
Rear Locking Differential
Part-Time 4-Wheel Drive
Front Power 298-mm X 29-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 295-mm X 45-mm Drum Brakes

Doors
Fold-Down Tailgate
Removable Tailgate

Electrical
Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle
Delayed Power Retention
590 Cold Cranking Amp Battery
125-Amp Alternator
Battery Saver
2 Front Power Outlets

Engines & Emissions
3.7-Liter Vortec, I5, 20-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 242@5600 and Torque Of 242@4600, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head
Roadside Assistance Warranty For 100,000-Miles, 60-Months
Extended Service Interval For Platinum Tipped Spark Plugs

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Pre-Programmed Equalizer
Radio Data System
Radio Antenna
OnStar(R) Hands-Free Calling With Telephone
Vehicle Location System
Wireless Communication Access For Bluetooth(R) Enabled Devices
AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; SiriusXM(TM) Satellite Radio (Includes 3 Months Of Service, Unavailable In Hawaii and Alaska)
Telephone Antenna
OnStar(R) Telematics System With 6 Months Directions and Connections. Includes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Hands-Free Calling, Vehicle Diagnostics and Low Mileage Discount

Exterior Lighting
Halogen Headlights
Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light
Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off and Dusk Sensor
Front Halogen Foglights
Daytime Running Lights

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Crew Cab
Large Wheel Flares
Ebony Front Air Dam
Rear Step Up Bumper
Metallic Paint (If Selected)
Front and Rear Chrome Bumpers
Front Skid Plate

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning

Instrumentation
Cruise Control
Voice Activated Controls For Phone
Tachometer
Tire Pressure Monitor
Service Interval Indicator
Digital Clock
Compass
Voice Activated Controls For Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices
Maintenance Interval Indicator
Trip Computer With Trip Odometer
Audible Warnings Include Headlights-On, Key-In-Ignition and Seatbelts Unfastened
Exterior Temperature Gauge

Interior Lighting
Front Reading Lights

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Front Rubber Floor Mats
Ebony Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin
Leather Steering Wheel
Rear Rubber Floor Mats

Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
Panic Alarm
Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock and Panic Alarm

Safety
Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
Pretensioners
Automatic Locking Retractors
Passenger Airbag
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
L A T C H
OnStar(R) Telematics System With 6 Months Directions and Connections. Includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist and Roadside Assistance
Driver Airbag
Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
Side Guard Door Beams
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
Crumple Zones
Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal

Seats
Front Passenger Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total
Theater Style Rear Seating
Front Dual Power Lumbar Support
Leather Seats
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests
Front Dual Reclining Heated Bucket Seats With Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total

Steering
Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Tilt Steering Column

Storage
Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total
Bedliner
Glovebox
Cargo Area Tie-Downs
Coinholder
Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
Front Passenger Seatback Storage Pocket
Straight Side Pickup Bed

Suspension
28-mm Front Stabilizer Bar
Independent Front Suspension With Torsion Bar Springs, Shock Absorbers and Off-Road Ride Type
Live Beam Rear Suspension With Leaf Springs, Shock Absorbers and Off-Road Ride Type

Towing/Trailering & Payload
Towing Prep Package Includes Wiring Provisions
5300-Lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Tow Hooks
Tow Hitch Receiver

Transmission
4-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive

Wheels & Tires
SBRP265/70R17 BSW On-Off Road Tires
Full-Size Spare Tire
Chrome Clad Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7-In.
Underbody Tire Carrier

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Solar Ray(R) Rear Deep Tinted Glass
Power Window Lockout/Override
Front Dual Cloth Sunvisors
Power Windows
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Passenger Vanity Mirror
Dual Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
Solar-Ray(R) Front Tinted Glass

2012 GMC Canyon Review

With a maximum payload of 1,422 pounds (645 kg) and an available Vortec 5.3L V-8 that enables a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg), the midsize GMC Canyon delivers big-truck capability in a more fuel-efficient midsize package.

2012 GMC Canyon photo -

A powerful Vortec 5.3L V-8 is available on extended cab and crew cab models, delivering 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 320 lb.-ft. of torque (434 Nm). Canyon’s stiff frame enables more precise suspension tuning to deliver a smooth, isolated ride without sacrificing responsive handling.

The 2012 Canyon lineup includes regular cab, extended cab and crew cab body styles in 2WD and 4WD; two pickup bed lengths; three available suspensions and three engines.

2012 GMC Canyon photo

Trims include Work Truck, SLE and SLT. The Z71 Off Road package offers distinctive visual cues to augment its suspension differentiation; it is available on 2WD and 4WD models. The ZQ8 sport suspension, paired with the 5.3L V-8 and 18-inch wheels, is available.

Canyon design

Regular and extended cab models have a 6-foot 1-inch (1.85 m) pickup bed with taller sides than many competitors.
Crew cab bed lengths are 5-foot 1-inch (1.55 m).
Both beds offer two-tier cargo loading, and tailgates that are both lockable and easily removable.
The tailgate opens to almost 90 degrees, but can be set at a 55-degree opening to create a sturdy, flat platform to conveniently transport longer items or 4-foot by 8-foot (1.2 m by 2.4 m) panels.
Available Chrome Accessory Package includes fuel door and exhaust tip.
Bodyguard Package includes bed rail protectors and molded splash guards.
Family of 16-, 17- and 18-inch wheels and tires, including available aluminum and chrome-clad.
Canyon interior – standard and available features
Canyon seats up to six depending on the configuration.
Canyon’s instrument panel has large, easy-to-read analog gauges, with switches and controls designed for easy operation with gloves.
Crew cab models offer a 60/40-split/folding rear seat capable of accommodating three adults.
Extended cab versions have four doors, and its two folding rear seats face forward.
Standard equipment includes air conditioning, AM/FM stereo and SiriusXM Satellite Radio with three free months of service (except Work Truck), OnStar, driver information center, front and rear floor mats, adjustable steering wheel, auxiliary power outlet, vehicle anti-theft system, intermittent wipers, air conditioning, cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity for certain phones.
Standard and available equipment on SLE and SLT includes audio system with CD player with MP3 playback, remote keyless entry, self-dimming inside rearview mirror power, tinted glass, power-adjustable heated leather-appointed seating (standard on SLT), rear sliding window (standard on SLE2) and power-operated outside rearview mirrors.
Chassis and suspension

Hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion steering.
StabiliTrak electronic stability control system helps keep the vehicle on its intended path in the event of an emergency maneuver.
Large front disc brakes with twin-piston calipers.
Independent suspension with coil-over front shocks on 2WD models (except Z71 and V-8); front torsion bars on all 4WD models, as well as 2WD Z71 models and 2WD with the V-8 and Z85 suspension.
Specifically tuned powertrain and body mounts that help reduce interior noise and vibration.
Three suspension choices: the Z85 suspension standard on 2WD or 4WD models, the Z71 off-road suspension, also available in 2WD and 4WD – with 17-inch wheels – and the ZQ8 sport suspension.
Efficient, proven powertrains

The base engine in all but Z71-equipped crew cabs is a Vortec 2.9L DOHC four-cylinder with continuously variable valve timing (VVT) that delivers 185 horsepower (138 kW), 190 lb.-ft. of torque (258 Nm) and up to 25 mpg on the highway.
Available in all models except Work Truck – and standard in the crew cab with 4WD – is a Vortec 3.7L DOHC five-cylinder with VVT that is rated at 242 horsepower (180 kW) and 242 lb.-ft. of torque (328 Nm).
The available 5.3L V-8 engine delivers 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 320 lb.-ft. of torque (434 Nm).
An Aisin five-speed manual transmission is standard with the four-cylinder engine – except for crew cab models, where it is not available.
A Hydra-Matic 4L60 electronically controlled four-speed automatic is standard with the available five-cylinder engine and V-8; and available with the four-cylinder (standard on crew cab models).

2012 GMC Canyon photo

Safety and crash-avoidance features

The Canyon is designed to help drivers avoid crashes, and protect vehicle occupants during and after a crash.

Standard driver and passenger frontal and head curtain side-impact air bags with a passenger on-off switch.
StabiliTrak electronic stability control system helps reduce the risk of rollover crashes by keeping the vehicle in the driver’s intended path by applying throttle, braking or a combination of both.
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system provides directional stability in the event of an emergency braking maneuver. Standard traction control helps limit wheel sleep when accelerating on slippery surfaces such as water, ice or a gravel road
Vehicle anti-theft system helps thwart would-be car thieves by sounding an alarm if the vehicle is tampered with.
Daytime Running Lamps enhance make the vehicle more visible to other motorists and pedestrians.
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat attachment system, which is included in all second-row seating positions.
Tire pressure monitoring system, standard on all models.

GM Suspends Production of Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon in Louisiana Due to Lack of Parts from Japan

In yet another stark reminder of how intertwined today’s automotive business is, General Motors announced on Thursday that is suspending production at its Shreveport Assembly in Louisiana for the week of March 21 because of a parts shortage resulting from the crisis in Japan that started with last week’s tremendous earthquake and tsunami.

“We will resume production at Shreveport as soon as possible, and at this point, we have sufficient vehicles to meet customer demand,” General Motors said in a written statement.

The Shreveport Assembly in Louisiana produces the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon compact pickup trucks.

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