2008 GMC Canyon Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

Canyon 2WD Crew Cab SLE1 Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Seats, front 60/40 split-bench with (**J) SLE Deluxe Cloth manual recliners, integral outboard head restraints, armrest with integral storage and dual cupholders

  • Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting

  • Floor mats, rubberized-vinyl front

  • SLE decor (Deluxe Cloth)

  • Seats, second row, flat-folding

  • Steering wheel, leather-wrapped

  • Steering column, Tilt-Wheel

  • Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASSlock

  • Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, engine temperature, tachometer and Driver Information Center

  • Warning tones, headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver safety belt unfasten, turn signal on and critical Driver Information Center active

  • Tire Pressure Monitor

  • Cruise control

  • Air conditioning, single-zone manual

  • Power outlets, 2 auxiliary, covered, 12-volt

  • Accents, interior, chrome finish door handles, air outlets, front door sill plates, accents on front upper door speaker grilles and uplevel instrument cluster bezel

  • Door trim, integral armrests and driver- and front passenger-side map pockets with padded cloth inserts

  • Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night

  • Visors, driver and front passenger, padded with cloth, includes front passenger vanity mirror

  • Assist handle, front passenger and rear outboard (Extended and Crew Cab models)

  • Coat hook, driver-side rear

  • Exterior

  • Wheels, 4 - 15\ x 6.5\ (38.1 cm x 16.5 cm) aluminum (2WD models only. Requires (Z85) Heavy-Duty Suspension Package. Upgradeable to (N83) 4-15\ x 7\ (38.1 cm x 17.8 cm) chrome finish styled aluminum wheels)

  • Tires, P225/75R15 all-season, blackwall (2WD models only. Included with (Z85) Heavy-Duty Suspension Package)

  • Tire, compact spare located at rear underbody of vehicle (Not available with (Z71) High Stance Off-road Suspension Package. Upgradeable to (ZET) P225/75R15 all-season, blackwall spare tire on 2WD models and (ZFL) P235/75R15 all-season, blackwall spare tire on 4WD models with (Z85) Heavy-Duty Suspension Package)

  • Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, manual-folding

  • Fog lamps, front, halogen

  • Bumpers, front and rear chrome with a Dark Smoke Gray pad on the rear step-style bumper

  • Air dam, Ebony

  • Fascia, front Dark Smoke Gray

  • Daytime Running Lamps, with automatic exterior lamp control

  • Wipers, front intermittent with washers

  • Bedliner

  • Tailgate, 2-position (Locking feature on Crew Cab models only)

  • Entertainment

  • Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume and 2 speakers on Regular Cab SL, 4 on Regular Cab SLE and Extended Cab SL and 6 on Extended and Crew Cab SLE (Upgradeable to (UC6) AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer. Includes (UE1) OnStar)

  • Audio system, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock (does not include (UE1) OnStar) (Included and only available with (Y5D) Crew Cab Value Option Package.)

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    LLV

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas I4

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    2.9L/177

  • Fuel System

    MFI

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    185 @ 5600

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    190 @ 2800

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    NA

  • Engine Oil Cooler

    NA

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

    NA

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    590

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    125

  • Safety

  • OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock (if equipped), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn & Lights OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details) (Not available with (Y5D) Crew Cab Value Option Package. OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details)

  • Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions

  • Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner's manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)

  • Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, adjustable (center position lap belt with bench seat only)

  • LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats

  • Door locks, child security rear

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    44.3

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • Engine, 2.9L DOHC 4-cylinder MFI (185 hp 137.9 kW @ 5600 rpm), 190 lb-ft 263.2 Nm @ 2800 rpm) (Upgradeable to (LLR) 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder MFI. Included and only available on TS15643. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify. Not available with (Z71) High Stance Off-Road Suspension Package.)

  • Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify)

  • Rear axle, 3.73 ratio (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify)

  • GVWR, 5000 lbs. (2268 kg) (Standard on TS15653 2WD Extended Cab models and TS15643 2WD Crew Cab models. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements)

  • Rear wheel drive

  • Battery, heavy-duty 590 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection

  • Alternator, 125 amps

  • Pickup box, Fleetside, all-welded steel with double-wall construction and corrosion protection with 4 cargo tie-downs

  • Suspension, front independent with coil springs (Standard on 2WD models only)

  • Suspension, rear semi-floating axle with 2-stage multi-leaf springs

  • Steering, power, rack-and-pinion

  • Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Coil Springs

  • Rear Suspension Type

    2-Stage Multi-Leaf

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    30

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    30

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    1.10

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    2100

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    315

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    M30

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic w/OD

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    4

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    3.06

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.63

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.00

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.70

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    2.29

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Transfer Case Model

    NA

  • Transfer Case Gear Ratio, high (:1)

    NA

  • Transfer Case Gear Ratio, low (:1)

    NA

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • Drivetrain

    Rear Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

  • 5 Drivetrain Years / 100,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 6 Corrosion Years / 100,000 Corrosion Miles

  • 5 Roadside Assistance Years / 100,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.2 x 1.6

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    11.6 x 2.5