GMC CANYON - BROCHURE 2011 User manual

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2011 GMC Canyon
2011 CANYON
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1EPA-estimated mpg 32 hwy. Based on 2010 GM Compact SUV-Crossover segment.

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COMMITMENT PLUS
From the owner orientation— and full tank of gas— you receive when you take possession of your Canyon
to the 24-Hour Roadside Assistance, Courtesy Transportation and Travel Benefits, Commitment Plus is a
portfolio of owner privileges that lasts throughout your warranty. For expert product information, Roadside
Assistance or other services, call 1-800-GMC-8782.
TRAVEL BENEFITS AND ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Available around the clock: trip routing service, a program for
reimbursement for trip interruption due to necessary warranty repairs, towing, flat tire change, jump-starts
and more for 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first).
COURTESY TRANSPORTATION Available at participating dealers: shuttle service, reimbursement of certain
public transportation or fuel expenses for overnight warranty repairs, and courtesy rental for overnight work
repairs. See your dealer for details.
GMC OWNER CENTER A complimentary, one-stop resource to enhance your GMC ownership experience.
It’s easy to sign up. Just go to gm.com/gmownercenter/gmc.
BEST COVERAGE IN AMERICA Canyon offers the best coverage in America. That means you get all the benefits
of Commitment Plus, including Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation. In addition, you get a new
level of confidence with GM’s 5-Year/100,000-Mile Transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty. Whichever
comes first. See GMC dealer for details.
A NOTE ON CHILD SAFETY Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child’s age and size. Even
in vehicles equipped with 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 a passenger air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat
instructions for more safety information.
TRAILERING AND OFF-ROAD INFORMATION Please carefully review the Owner’s Manual for important safety
information about trailering or off-road driving in your vehicle.
IMPORTANT WORDS ABOUT THIS CATALOG We have tried to make this catalog comprehensive and factual. We
reserve the right, however, to make changes at any time, without notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment,
specifications, models and availability. Specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and other numbers in
this catalog and other printed materials provided at the dealership or affixed to vehicles are approximates based
upon design and engineering drawings and prototypes and laboratory tests. Your vehicle may differ due to
variations in manufacture and equipment. Since some information may have been updated since the time of
printing, please check with your GMC dealer for complete details. GMC reserves the right to lengthen or shorten
the model year for any product for any reason, or to start and end model years at different times.
IMPORTANT WORDS/ CANYON
ONSTAR
OnStar is a core asset of your Canyon. Benefiting from more than a decade of innovative
development, it is both a highly advanced technology—fully integrated within the vehicle—
and a warm human service. Standard on all Canyon models are six months of the OnStar Directions
& Connections plan, including the convenience of Hands-Free Calling. It also includes Automatic Crash
Response (see page 8), Stolen Vehicle Assistance, link to Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance,
Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Crisis Assist and Remote Horn and 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.
Visit onstar.com for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services vary with conditions.
HANDS-FREE CALLING
OnStar Hands-Free Calling capability is built into your OnStar-equipped Canyon. It’s there when your
cell phone is unavailable, its battery is low, you can’t reach it easily or you left it home or in the office.
Your Hands-Free Calling system is the right choice whenever you need an easy way to make and receive
calls—at the touch of the phone icon on the rearview mirror. Voice-activated dialing is convenient because
you don’t have to dial when you are at the wheel. And Hands-Free Calling is reliable because it’s specially
designed for better reception and fewer dropped calls in areas of limited cellular reception. You are invited
to experience the benefits yourself with 30 Hands-Free Calling minutes—on OnStar—during the first two
months you drive your Canyon, with no strings attached.
ONSTAR TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION
Standard on Canyon models with a six-month trial subscription. The OnStar Directions & Connections
plan adds innovative, easy-to-use Turn-by-Turn Navigation plus Information and Convenience Services
and Driving Directions. With Turn-by-Turn Navigation, you simply tell the OnStar Advisor your intended
destination, and directions will automatically be sent to your Canyon. An automated voice then guides
you turn-by-turn until you arrive at your destination. Turn-by-Turn Navigation is further enhanced with eNAV,
allowing you to send MapQuest®or GoogleTM Maps®destinations directly to your vehicle. No need to print out
directions; just call them up with simple voice commands.
XM RADIO
On all Canyon models except WT: XM Radio1is standard with 3 trial months of service.
XM turns your drive on with commercial-free music channels from virtually every genre, artist-dedicated
channels, live performances and more. Tune in to live play-by-play from the biggest sports, exclusive
entertainment from top personalities, compelling talk, hilarious comedy, world-class news, local traffic
and weather and family-friendly programming. Everything worth listening to is now on XM. Visit
xmradio.com for details.
GOODWRENCH SERVICE
To help your Canyon live up to its performance promise, GMC
Goodwrench Service — found exclusively at your GMC dealer —is there. With all the engineering
excellence in Canyon, GM-trained Goodwrench technicians have the expertise to care for all of it.
1XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately by XM after the first 90 days. XM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States
and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit xmradio.com.
IMPORTANT WORDS/ CANYON
2011 GMC CANYON
gmc canyon is the midsize truck engineered
with the capacity and versatility you need,
without the excess you don’t. it offers you
the best-in-class standard four-cylinder
horsepower and unsurpassed fuel economy,1
available seating for up to six and even
an available 300-horsepower v-8 engine
with trailering capacity of up to 6000 lbs.
2
we gave canyon all these features because
we believe one truck can do more for you.
it’s what happens when our engineers
never say never.
gmc. we are professional grade.
1
EPA-estimated mpg: 2WD with 2.9L I-4 engine, 18/25; 2WD with 3.7L I-5 engine, 17/23; 2WD with 5.3L V-8 engine, 14/20.
Based on the 2010 GM Mid Pickup segment. 2Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle,
except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers
and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for details.
engineered for all the
dimensions of your life.
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FLEET ORDERS Some standard content may be deleted with fleet orders. See dealer for details.
ENGINES GMC products are equipped with engines produced by GM Powertrain or other suppliers to GM
worldwide. The engines in GMC products may also be used in other GM makes and models.
GMC.COM See more of Canyon on our Web site: gmc.com/canyon. More photos and information; hot links to
related subjects; convenient dealer locator; pricing guide, spec out your own vehicle. Or call 1-800-GMC-8782.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ALTERATIONS AND WARRANTIES Installations or alterations to the original equipment
vehicle (or chassis) as distributed by General Motors are not covered by the General Motors New-Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The special body company, assembler, equipment installer or upfitter is solely responsible for
warranties on the body or equipment and any alterations (or any effect of the alterations) to any of the parts,
components, systems or assemblies installed by GM. General Motors is not responsible for the safety or quality
of design features, materials or workmanship of any alterations by such suppliers.
NEW-VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY All GMC light-duty vehicles come with a fully transferable, no-deductible
5-year/100,000-mile (whichever comes first) Powertrain Limited Warranty. GM vehicles registered in the U.S.A.
are also covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first). Coverage includes tires and towing to your
nearest GMC dealership. Repairs will be made to correct any vehicle defect and most warranty repairs will be
made at no charge. In addition, rust-through corrosion will be covered for 6 years or 100,000 miles (whichever
comes first). See dealer for details.
ASSEMBLY GMC vehicles and their components are assembled or produced by different operating units of
General Motors, its subsidiaries or suppliers to GM worldwide. We sometimes find it necessary to produce
GMC vehicles with different or differently sourced components than originally scheduled. Since some options
may be unavailable when your vehicle is assembled, we suggest that you verify that your vehicle includes the
equipment you ordered or, if there are changes, that they are acceptable to you.
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CAnyon Crew CAb IN MERLOT JEWEL METALLIC (L)
CAnyon extended CAb IN PURE SILVER METALLIC (C)
CAnyon reGulAr CAb IN NAVY BLUE (R)
ALL SHOWN WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

vorteC 3.7L I-5
ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS
choice is power.
For the right level of performance and efficiency to meet your needs, Canyon offers a
family of Vortec engines. Each features a cylinder head design that swirls and tumbles
the intake charge for even, complete combustion. Together with Variable Valve Timing
(VVT), their design provides smooth idling, impressive fuel economy1 and near-peak
torque levels over an extended RPM range.
AIRCRAFT-GRADE
METALLURGY
For low weight and high
strength, the engine
blocks and cylinder
heads of both the
Vortec 2.9L I-4 and
3.7L I-5 engines are
crafted from aircraft-
grade aluminum. This
material provides for an
extremely light engine
that is also very rugged.
MONTHLY UPDATES
FROM ONSTAR
To know the condition
of your Canyon and
its vital systems, just
check your e-mail.
The standard six-month
trial subscription to
OnStar Directions &
Connections Plan4
included with your
Canyon also offers
you OnStar Vehicle
Diagnostics (OVD).
Every month, OVD can
automatically send you
an e-mail summary of
hundreds of checks of
your engine, antilock
brakes and more.
You can share this
information with your
GMC dealer to choose
the service you need
to keep your Canyon
in peak condition.
FIGURE 1: THREE LEVELS OF VORTEC POWER
Choosing the right power for the way you want to use your Canyon is easy. Its engines
are available in four-, five- and eight-cylinder configurations, stepping up in power while
retaining smooth, quiet, efficient operation. In fact, the standard 185-horsepower I-4
engine offers EPA-estimated 25 mpg hwy. No other competitor offers more power with
that much efficiency.2
AVAILABLE V-8 PERFORMANCE
To give you strong, predictable response for trailering, passing or off-road use, the available
Vortec 5.3L V-8 VVT engine offers you 300 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. This helps
give Canyon up to 6000 lbs of trailering capacity
3 and the muscle to handle a lot of tasks
that might otherwise require a full-size truck.
SMART STARTS
Thanks to VVT technology and careful tuning, the 2.9L and 3.7L Vortec engines operate
so quietly, we developed an “intelligent start” feature. This feature senses when the
engine is already running and locks out the starter to prevent potential damage if you try
to engage it.
vorteC 3.7l i-5 vvt
242 HP @ 5600 RPM
242 LB-FT OF TORQUE
@ 4600 RPM
vorteC 5.3l v-8 vvt
300 HP @ 5200 RPM
320 LB-FT OF TORQUE
@ 3600 RPM
vorteC 2.9l i-4 vvt
185 HP @ 5600 RPM
190 LB-FT OF TORQUE
@ 2800 RPM
2
1
EPA-estimated mpg: 2WD with 2.9L I-4 engine, 18/25; 2WD with 3.7L I-5 engine, 17/23; 2WD with 5.3L V-8 engine, 14/20. 2Based on
the 2010 GM Mid Pickup segment. 3Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s)
necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum
trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for more information. 4Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.

canyon IN NAVY BLUE SHOWN WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

4
RIDE AND HANDLING
NOW IT’S YOUR TURN.
Canyon is engineered to be fun to drive with the capability you expect from
GMC. With its bold, wide stance, precise steering and a variety of available
engines, Canyon is comfortable and easy to handle in daily driving, and
just as ready to reward you when the road offers you a challenge.
ONE SPRING FOR
MANY LOADS
To give you a smooth,
controlled ride when
loaded or unloaded,
Canyon features
two-stage leaf springs.
When the truck is
lightly loaded, you
ride mainly on the
compliant first stage.
As you add payload,
the stronger second
stage progressively
shoulders the load.
LOCK UP MORE
TRACTION
For greater traction in
low-speed situations,
Canyon is available
with the Eaton® Au-
tomatic Locking Rear
Differential. When it
senses a difference
in speed between left
and right rear wheels
of approximately 100
rpm, the differential
locks to turn both rear
wheels in unison for
added traction.
FIGURE 2: STANDARD STABILITRAK
For added control and confidence in difficult driving situations, every
Canyon model is equipped with the StabiliTrak stability control system.
If the system senses your vehicle is not responding adequately to
your steering input, it adjusts engine torque and brake pressure to any
individual wheel to help you keep on track.
FIGURE 3: THREE SUSPENSION CHOICES
From work to recreation, and all the places in between, Canyon can help you
make the most of your opportunities. That’s why we offer three suspension
choices with a range of capabilities. You can choose the standard Z85
Heavy-Duty for daily work use, ZQ8 Sport for performance driving or Z71
High-Stance for serious off-road capability. (See page 12 for more details.)
TAKE MORE WITH YOU
Canyon is the midsize truck engineered to handle your trailering chal-
lenges. The standard 2.9L I-4 VVT can pull up to 3400 lbs,
1 about the
weight of a single-axle trailer holding a pair of jet skis or dirt bikes.
1 Maximum trailer weight ratings
are calculated assuming a base
vehicle, except for any option(s)
necessary to achieve the rating,
plus driver. The weight of other
optional equipment, passengers
and cargo will reduce the
maximum trailer weight your
vehicle can tow. See your GMC
dealer for more information.

canyon extended cab IN PURE SILVER METALLIC SHOWN WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

canyon slt crew cab EBONY INTERIOR SHOWN WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

Canyon is the midsize pickup that thinks big on the inside. In the SLE
Crew Cab model, Canyon offers seating for six, with a comfortable three-
across bench in back and a 60/40 split-bench seat in front. Choose the
available SLT Crew Cab model and you get seating for five, with supportive,
leather-appointed front bucket seats and a convenient storage console.
Canyon Regular and Extended Cab models feature a standard 60/40 split
front seat with seating for three adults.
AVAILABLE HEATED SEATS
For faster warming in cold weather, the Canyon SLT Crew Cab offers heated,
power-adjustable front bucket seats and rear-seat heat ducts. They help all
of your passengers get comfortable and stay that way.
PERSONAL AUDIO LINK (PAL)
Completely personalized sound is available at the touch of a radio button
with the PAL. It lets you connect your iPod® to your Canyon’s audio system
while it is securely stored in the glove box. The PAL provides full function-
ality of your iPod, allowing you to select artist, album, genre and play lists,
as well as listen to audio books and podcasts, using the vehicle’s radio con-
trols. Your iPod is even charged while connected to the PAL, so it’s ready to
go when you are. Available fall 2010. Ask your GMC dealer for details.
ONSTAR DIRECTIONS & CONNECTIONS
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation1 is included with your six-month trial subscrip-
tion to OnStar Directions & Connections. With Turn-by-Turn, one touch connects
you with an Advisor who can download driving directions to your vehicle. For
complete OnStar details, see page 17 or visit onstar.com.
INTERIOR FEATURES AND CONFIGURATIONS
COMFORT FOR YOUR ENTIRE CREW.
Canyon’s interior is designed to be spacious, quiet, comfortable and con-
venient. An artful blend of function and style, the driver-focused design
offers fingertip control of the interior environment, while the chrome accents
lend a distinctive, finished look.
XM RADIO2
XM Radio offers clear
coast-to-coast recep-
tion and a choice of
170+ channels. It gives
you the best in music,
sports, talk and more,
with over 100 com-
mercial-free stations,
for enjoyment through
your entire journey.
XM is standard with a
3-month trial subscrip-
tion in all Canyons
except WT models.
CONNECT WITH
BLUETOOTH® 3
The convenience of
linking your Bluetooth-
enabled phone to
Canyon’s hands-free
calling capability is
standard. The in-vehicle
Bluetooth system allows
users with a Bluetooth-
enabled cell phone to
make and receive
hands-free phone calls
utilizing the vehicle’s
audio system, micro-
phone and controls.
FIGURE 4: SEATING FOR UP TO SIX
Crew Cab Extended Cab Regular Cab
1
Visit onstar.com for coverage map,
details and system limitations.
2
XM Radio requires a subscription,
sold separately by XM after the first
90 days. XM Radio U.S. service only
available in the 48 contiguous United
States and the District of Columbia.
For more information, visit xmradio.com.
3
Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out
which Bluetooth phones are com-
patible with the vehicle.

Top Tether Anchor
Lower Anchor
Vehicle Trim (left to right):
Regular Cab, Extended Cab, Crew Cab
SAFETY FEATURES
ARRANGED FOR YOUR SECURITY.
When you buckle up in Canyon, you’re surrounded by advanced safety and
security systems designed to protect you before, during and, thanks to OnStar,
after a crash. Its high-strength steel frame works with the cab’s safety cage
design to manage crash forces and help preserve the integrity of the passenger
compartment. The multiple air bag restraints are carefully engineered
to supplement the protection provided by the safety belts in frontal and side-
impact crashes. It’s all there to give you peace of mind before you turn the key.
HELP IS ON THE WAY
With OnStar,2 you can get
the help you need, even
if you can’t ask for it.
With OnStar Automatic
Crash Response, built-
in sensors around your
vehicle can automatically
send an alert to OnStar.
An OnStar Advisor can be
immediately connected to
your vehicle to see if you
need help. Even if you are
unable to respond, the
Advisor will use advanced
GPS technology to
pinpoint your exact loca-
tion to direct emergency
help—even in areas with
limited cellular reception.
The Advisor can also relay
critical crash information
to emergency respond-
ers, such as the severity
and type of crash, so the
responders are better
equipped to treat you at
the scene.
FIGURE 5: DUAL-STAGE FRONTAL AND HEAD CURTAIN AIR BAGS1
To reduce the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger, dual-stage frontal
air bags include a sensor that can gauge the severity of a crash and determine
whether to deploy one or two levels of inflation. Canyon also features head
curtain side-impact air bags to help protect the driver and outboard front
and rear passengers in the event of a crash.
PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM1
Canyon features a Passenger Sensing System that can automatically turn
the passenger-side air bag on or off in the event of an impending collision,
depending on the weight and position of the occupant.
FIGURE 6: SECURING CHILD SAFETY SEATS
Securing an approved child safety seat or booster seat is as simple as a few
clicks with the Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system.
Built-in steel anchor rings engage the child seat latches to eliminate installa-
tion guesswork and give your approved seat a stable, secure mounting.
8
1 Air bag inflation can cause severe injury
or death to anyone too close to the air bag
when it deploys. Be sure every occupant
is properly restrained. Always use safety
belts and the correct restraint for your
child’s age and size. Even in vehicles
equipped with 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 a pas-
senger air bag. See the Owner’s Manual
and child safety seat instructions for more
safety information. 2Visit onstar.com for
details and system limitations.

canyon extended cab IN PURE SILVER METALLIC SHOWN WITH Z71 HIGH-STANCE OFF-ROAD SUSPENSION AND AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

SUSPENSION CONFIGURATIONS
IT SHINES, EVEN IN THE DIRT.
Off-road truck enthusiasts know another world that starts where the
pavement ends. And that’s the place where the Canyon truly stands
out. Not only is it a well-mannered truck for everyday driving; when
properly equipped, Canyon is also a powerful and poised off-road
vehicle with outstanding capabilities for the adventure-seeking driver.
SHIFT ON THE FLY
It’s easy to adapt to changing roads, trails or weather with one-touch
Insta-Trac. It’s included with the available four-wheel-drive system
to let you shift between 2WD and 4WD HI— and back—with the
touch of a button. This system lets you select these different drive
ranges as often as vehicle speeds and available traction conditions
warrant. The 4WD system also allows your Canyon to be dinghy-towed
without any additional modification. Just put the shift selector in
neutral when you’re ready to go.
Z85 HEAVY-DUTY SUSPENSION
To accommodate a wide range of uses and loads, choose the standard
Z85 Heavy-Duty Suspension. It includes either an independent front
suspension with coil springs in 2WD models, or the proven torsion bar
design in 4WD models. This package also includes two-stage rear leaf
springs for changing cargo loads.
Z71 HIGH-STANCE OFF-ROAD SUSPENSION
For a rugged off-road look, high stance and maximum off-road
capability, choose the available Z71 High-Stance Off-Road Suspension.
With a stout torsion bar front suspension and 17-inch chrome-clad
wheels, Z71 elevates the Canyon higher than the standard Z85
Heavy-Duty Suspension in both 2WD and 4WD models.
ZQ8 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION
The available ZQ8 performance suspension for the 5.3L V-8 VVT SLE
Extended and Crew Cab models lowers Canyon’s ride height by 2
inches, compared to the standard Z85 Heavy-Duty Suspension. The
ZQ8 option also includes 18-inch aluminum wheels with a bright
aluminum finish. Combined with the wide stance, precise steering
and performance tires, this package helps to give Canyon agility
without sacrificing utility or capacity.

mirro rs Inside rearview with manual S S —
day / night adjustment. Not available on
Crew Cab or SLT models.
Inside rearview, auto-dimming. With compass A A S
and outside temperature display. Standard on
SLE-1 Crew Cab models.
Pow er c on venie nce Pack age With power A A S
windows, power door locks with lockout
protection, outside power-adjustable mirrors,
inside rearview auto-dimming mirror with
compass and temperature display and
remote keyless entry. Standard on SLE-1
Crew Cab models.
wind ow Rear sliding A A S
ent er ta inm en t / com mun ic atio n / n avigati on
am / Fm s tereo With seek-and-scan and S A —
digital clock. On WT models, upgradeable
to AM /FM stereo with CD /MP3 player. On
SLE-1 Crew Cab models, requires available
Crew Cab Value Option Package.
With CD/ MP3 player, seek-and-scan, A S S
digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data
System (RDS),
1 speed-compensated volume,
4 speakers on Regular Cab models and 6
speakers on Extended and Crew Cab models.
blue to oth F or Pho ne2 Personal cell phone S S S
connectivity to vehicle audio system for
hands-free calling
Pers ona l aud io li nk ( Pal ) Available fall 2010 A A A
xm satelli te r ad io3 3 trial months. A S S
See page 17 for details.
ons ta r4 Six months of Directions & Connections S S S
plan. See page 17 for details.
ext eri or s t ylin g and F un ct io na li t y
aPP ea ra nce / Fun cti on Ebony air dam, S S S
Dark Smoke Gray front fascia, chrome
bumpers with Dark Smoke Gray pad on
rear step-style bumper
body side mo l din gs Color-keyed; Crew — S S
Cab models
Flee tsi d e P i cku P box All-welded steel with S S S
double-wall construction and corrosion protection
with 4 cargo tie-downs and 2-position tailgate
TRIM LEVELS
seati ng
seats SLE Deluxe Cloth front 60/ 40 split- S S —
bench with manual recliners, integral outboard
head restraints, armrest with integral storage and
dual cupholders
Front 60 / 40 split-bench with vinyl, integral A — —
outboard head restraints and dual cupholders.
WT Regular Cab only.
SLE Deluxe Cloth front buckets. Includes — A —
integral head restraints, manual recliners,
center floor console with storage and armrest.
Extended and Crew Cab models only.
Leather-appointed front buckets with 8-way — — S
power driver and 6-way power front passenger
seat adjusters, heated driver and front passenger
seats with power lumbar control and adjustable
head restraints
Driver- and passenger-side, forward-facing, flat- S S S
folding rear seat, includes rear-seat storage
compartment. On WT Extended Cab models, requires
Ebony carpeted floor covering. Standard on SLE-1
and SLT Extended Cab models only.
Second-row, flat-folding seats. Crew Cab — S S
models only.
ins tru ment s a nd c ontro ls
ana lo g ins trume ntatio n With Driver S S S
Information Center
cruise c ontr ol S S S
stee ring Tilt-Wheel steering column with S S S
leather-wrapped steering wheel
warnin g to nes Headlamp on, key-in-ignition, S S S
driver safety belt unfasten, turn signal on
and critical Driver Information Center Active
interior details
air c on diti onin g Single-zone manual S S S
Flo or cov erin g Rubberized vinyl. On WT A — —
Extended Cab models, not available with
driver- and passenger-side, forward-facing,
flat-folding rear seats.
Flo or mats Rubberized vinyl front and rear. S S S
Requires color-keyed carpeted floor covering.
inte r i or acc ent s Chrome finish. Includes S S S
door handles, air outlets, accents on front
upper door speaker grilles, uplevel instru-
ment cluster bezel and front-door sill plates.
man ua l w i nd o ws a nd d o or loc ks For driver S S —
and front passenger. Not available on Crew
Cab models.
mec ha ni ca l
alt ernato r 125-amp S S S
145-amp on SLE-1, available on Extended and — A A
Crew Cab models only. Requires available Vortec
5.3L V-8 engine.
bat te ry Heavy-duty maintenance-free with S S S
590 cold-cranking amps and rundown protection
br a ke s Front disc / rear drum with 4-wheel S S S
antilock
eaton automatic locking rear diFFerential A A S
engi n es Vortec 2.9L I-4 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) S S —
Vortec 3.7L I-5 VVT A A S
Vortec 5.3L V-8 VVT — A A
engi n e bl oc k he at er A A A
Front underbody shield Standard on 4WD models S S S
sta bilitr ak Stability control system S S S
stee ring Power rack-and-pinion S S S
susPe n sio n Front independent; with coil springs, S S S
standard on 2WD models only; with torsion bars,
standard on 4WD models. Included on 2WD
Extended and Crew Cab SLE-1 and SLT models
with ZQ8 Sport Suspension Package or Z71 High-
Stance Off-Road Suspension Package and 5.3L
V-8 engine. See dealer for details.
Rear, semifloating axle with 2-stage multi- S S S
leaf springs
Z85 Heavy-Duty Suspension Package S S S
ZQ8 Sport Suspension Package. 2WD models — A A
only. Not available on Regular Cab models. On
SLE-1 models, includes SLE Deluxe Cloth front
buckets and Power Convenience Package; on
SLE-1 Extended Cab, requires 4-speed automatic
transmission. Requires 5.3L V-8 engine.
Z71 High-Stance Off-Road Suspension Package. — A A
Includes 4 17” chrome-clad wheels, P265/ 70R17
on- /off-road blackwall tires, front torsion bars,
28 mm front stabilizer bar, urethane jounce bumpers,
large wheel flares and automatic locking rear differ-
ential. Requires 3.7L I-5 or 5.3L V-8 engine. Not
available on SLE-1 Regular Cab models.
tr aileri n g e q uiPm ent Includes trailer hitch A A A
and 7-wire harness
tr ansF er c ase Insta-Trac electronic shift with S S S
dash-mounted controls on 4WD models. Dinghy-
towing capability in 4WD models only.
transmissions 5-speed manual with overdrive. S S —
Not available on SLE Crew Cab models.
4-speed automatic, electronically controlled A A S
with overdrive. Standard on SLE Crew Cab models.
TRIM LEVELS
standard and available Features / canyon
A-Available S-Standard — -Not Available
wt reg / ext sle-1 reg / ext/ crew slt ext/crew wt reg / ext sle-1 reg / ext/ crew slt ext/crew wt reg / ext sle-1 reg / ext/ crew slt ext/crew

TRIM LEVELS
standard and available Features / canyon
wt reg / ext sle-1 reg / ext/ crew slt ext/crew
DRIVE TRAIN : 2wd 4w d 2wd 4wd 2wd / z85 / v-87 2wd 4w d 2wd / z85 / v-87
z85 susPension Pack a g e
wt Standard PP4 PP3 PP4 PP3 — — — —
sle Standard PP2 PP1 PP2 PP1 PP1 PP2 PP1 PP1
sle Available RP1 R02 RP1 R02 R02 RP1 R02 R02
slt Standard — — PP2 PP1 PP1 PP2 PP1 PP1
slt Available — — RP1 R02 R02 RP1 R02 R02
z71 susPension Pack age
sle Standard — — R03 R03 — R03 R03 —
slt Standard — — R03 R03 — R03 R03 —
zq8 susPension Packag e
sle Standard — — P67 — — P67 — —
slt Standard — — P67 — — P67 — —
gl as s Solar-Ray deep-tinted. All windows except A S S
light-tinted glass on windshield, driver- and front-
passenger side glass.
ligh ts Front halogen fog lamps — S S
Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior S S S
lamp control
out side mirro rs Manual-folding, black. On SLE-1, S S —
available on Regular and Extended Cab models only.
SLE-1 upgradeable to Power Convenience Package.
Power-adjustable, manual-folding, body color. A A S
Standard on Crew Cab models.
reco very ho oks 2 front, frame-mounted; stan- S S S
dard on 4WD models. Not available on SLE-1
2WD Regular Cab models. Requires available Z71
High-Stance Off-Road Suspension Package on
SLE-1 2WD Extended and Crew Cab models, and
SLT 2WD models.
tire Compact spare S S S
whee l Fl are s Front and rear, large, body-color. — A A
Requires Z71 High-Stance Off-Road Suspension
Package. Not available on Regular Cab models.
wiPer s Front intermittent, with washers S S S
saFety and security
air b ags5 Frontal, driver and right-front passen- S S S
ger with Passenger Sensing System
Front and rear head curtain side-impact air bags S S S
with Passenger Sensing System, outboard seating
positions
tire P res sure m oni tor (Does not monitor spare) S S S
vehi cle theF t- de ter rent syste m With PASSLock S S S
1RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information.
2Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle.
3
XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately by XM after the first 90 days. XM Radio U.S. service only avail-
able in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit xmradio.com.
4 Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.
5
Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with
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 a
passenger air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.
6
Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. For approved tire and wheel combinations and other
important information, go to gmaccessorieszone.com or see your dealer for details.
7
With 5.3L V-8 and Z71 High-Stance Off-Road Suspension Package, 2WD models get 3.73 rear axle ratio; 4WD
models get 4.10 rear axle ratio.
cre w ca b
WHEEL AVA IL ABILIT Y6
CAB ST Y L E: regul ar c ab ex ten d ed c ab
P67
18"
ALUMINUM WITH
BRIGHT FINISH
r02
16"
CHROME
CLAD
PP3
16"
STEEL
PP2
16"
ALUMINUM
rP1
16"
CHROME
CLAD
PP1
16"
ALUMINUM
PP4
16"
STEEL
r03
17"
CHROME CL AD
regula r ca b ex tend ed cab crew c ab
2wd 4wd 2w d 4wd 2wd 4wd
FRO N T SUSP ENSION:
ax le caPacit y 2633 2850 2633 2850 2633 2850
sPring c aPacit y 263 3 28 50 26 33 2 8 50 263 3 2 85 0
RE A R S U S PENSION : Semifloating axle with two-stage multileaf springs
ax le caPacit y 2900 2900 2900 2900 2900 2900
sPring c aPacit y 29 0 0 29 0 0 29 0 0 290 0 29 00 29 00
Z85 Heavy-Duty 2WD: Independent coil springs; 4WD: Independent torsion bar with stabilizer bar;
Z71 High-Stance Off-Road 2WD & 4WD: Independent torsion bar with stabilizer bar
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Make Canyon your very own with available accessories created
specifically to match its distinctive style, as well as yours. All of
these items have been tested to meet GMC’s original equipment
standards for performance and appearance. Their cost can be ap-
plied to your purchase, installed by your GMC dealer and covered
under GM’s New-Vehicle Limited Warranty.
1 Just ask your dealer.
An aluminum frame
securely attaches
the cover to the bed.
An ingenious clamp
system lets you open
the tailgate with
the cover on.
GMC CANYON
This stainless steel,
dual-wall, angle-
cut, highly polished
exhaust tip will add
a performance look
to your Canyon’s
original equipment
exhaust system.
Stretch the capac-
ity of your cargo
bed with this bed
extender. Compatible
with bedliners and
tonneau covers, it
swings out to provide
additional functional
length over an open
tailgate, or swings in
to create a contained
cargo area.
2
These sturdy,
corrosion-resistant
assist steps are
textured on top for
added traction as
you get in or out of
your Canyon.
Accent the exterior
of your Canyon with
these molded splash
guards. They feature
the GMC logo and
are available in Dark
Smoke Gray.
Built to last of 0.75
mm diamond-pat-
terned aluminum with
a full-length stainless
steel hinge, it can
handle 250 lbs of
stored equipment.
2
Constructed of T-304
stainless steel and
available in two dis-
tinctive tunings: Tour-
ing gives Canyon a
throaty purr while
Performance delivers
an aggressive growl.
A choice of three
unique tips, each with
the GMC logo, are
available separately.
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Motors.
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bleedconfiguration,logo“brick”
bleedsofftherightsideofpage
fromthedashedline.Finalsizeof
the“brick”shouldbeequaltothe
widthofthe“G.”
Minimumlogosize:3/8"high.
(Dashedlinedoesnotprint.)
Custom-molded design
gives your Canyon
a more aggressive
appearance. Available
in select body colors
as well as a textured
gray finish.
FIGURE 1: SOFT TONNEAU COVER
FIGURE 4: EXHAUST TIP FIGURE 7: TOOLBOX
FIGURE 2: FENDER FLARES
FIGURE 3: SPLASH GUARDS FIGURE 6: MOLDED ASSIST STEPS
FIGURE 5: BED EXTENDER FIGURE 8: CAT-BACK EXHAUST SYSTEM3

Vortec 2.9L I- 4 VV t Vortec 2 .9L I- 4 V V t Vortec 3.7L I-5 VVt V ortec 5.3L V- 8 V V t4
A X LE R ATIO MA X. T R AILER AX LE RATIO MA X. TR AILER A X L E RATIO MA X. T R AILER A X LE R ATIO MA X . TRAIL E R
WEIGHT ( L BS ) WEIGHT ( LBS ) W EI GHT ( L B S) W EIGHT ( L BS )
reguL ar c ab 2wd 3.73 2400 3.73 3400 3.73 4000 — —
reguL ar c ab 4wd 3.73 2100 3.73 3100 3.73 4000 — —
ex tend ed cab 2wd 3.73 2200 3.73 3200 3.73 5500 3.42 / 3.73 6000
ex tend ed cab 4wd 3.73 1900 3.73 2900 3.73 5500 3.42 / 4.10 6000
crew cab 2wd — — 3.73 3000 3.73 5500 3.42 / 3.73 6000
crew cab 4w d — — — — 3.73 5500 3.42 / 4.10 6000
1 GM Accessories permanently installed at the time of new-vehicle delivery are covered under the New-Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If installed after delivery, coverage (parts and labor) is for the balance of the new-vehicle warranty or a minimum of 12
months/12,000 miles, whichever comes first. GM Accessories not requiring installation or purchased over the counter carry a
12-month limited warranty (parts only). Does not apply to licensed products.
2Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and
distribution. 3A properly installed Cat-Back Exhaust System meets the 95 dbA noise limit some authorities impose on modified
exhaust systems. Some states and local rules are more stringent. Check with local authorities to determine if this system meets
noise limits where you will register and drive your vehicle. 4With 5.3L V-8 and Z71 High-Stance Off-Road Suspension Package,
2WD models get 3.73 rear axle ratio; 4WD models get 4.10 rear axle ratio. 5Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated
assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional
equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for details.
6
When properly equipped; includes weight of the vehicle and trailer combination, including the weight of the driver, passengers,
fuel, optional equipment and cargo in the vehicle and trailer. 7When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, passen-
gers, cargo and equipment. 8Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
can Yon / SpecIfIcatIon S
rear axLe rear axLe
ratIo wIth ratIo wIth
manuaL automatIc
tranSmISSIon tranSmISSIon
groSS combIned 6000 7000 8500 9000 9500 9800 10,400
weIght ratIng (LBS)
Vortec 2.9L I-4 3.73 3.73 — — — — —
VVt ( LLV )
Vortec 3.7L I-5 — — 3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73 —
VVt ( LLr)
Vortec 5.3L V-8 — — — — — — 3.42
VVt ( Lh9) 3.73
4.10
GROS S COMBINED
WEIGHT R ATIN G S6
ENGINES Vortec 2.9L I- 4 V Vt Vortec 3.7L I-5 V V t Vortec 5.3L V- 8 V V t
capacIt Y 2.9 Liters (178 cu. in.) 3.7 Liters ( 223 cu. in.) 5.3 Liters (325 cu. in.)
bore and StroKe ( MM ) 95.5 x 102.0 95.5 x 102.0 96.0 x 92.0
com preSSIon r atI o 10:1 10:1 9.9:1
VaLVe tra In Double overhead cam, 4 valves per Double overhead cam, 4 valves per Overhead valve, two valves per
cylinder, VVT cylinder, VVT cylinder, VVT
fueL d eLIVerY Sequential fuel injection Sequential fuel injection Sequential fuel injection
Sae net horSepower @ rpm 185 @ 5600 242 @ 5600 300 @ 5200
AUTO M ATI C TRA N SMI S SION
Sae net torque @ rpm ( LB - F T ) 190 @ 2800 242 @ 4600 320 @ 4000
fueL ec onomY 2WD: 18 /25 2WD: 17/23 2WD: 14/20
2011 OFFICIAL EPA-ESTIMATED 4WD: 18/24 (manual) 4WD: 17/23 4WD: 14/19
CIT Y/HIGHWAY MPG 17/23 (automatic) 16/21 (Crew Cab)
MANUA L TR ANSMIS SION
RATING S WITH B ALL HITCH
AUTO M AT I C TR ANS MI S SION
RATING S WITH B ALL HITCH
ENG INEER ED T O D E LIV ER CA N- D O C APA B ILIT Y IN A VARIE T Y OF C O NFI G UR AT ION S, C AN YO N O FFE RS A WID E SE LEC TI O N O F C AB S, ENG INES, DRI VE-
LINES , SU SPE NSIO NS AND TRIM LE VE LS. SEL EC T TH E BL END OF PR AC TIC AL IT Y AND FUN FO R YO UR N EED S A N D YO UR B UD GE T.
trIm
drIVe traIn
engIne
reguLar ca b
W T / SL E
T WO -W HEE L D RI VE
FOU R-W H EEL DRIV E
VO R TEC 2.9L I - 4 V V T
VO R TEC 3.7L I -5 V V T
crew c ab
SLE / SLT
T WO -W HEE L D RI VE
FOU R-W H EEL DRIV E
VO R TEC 2.9L I-4 V V T
VO R TEC 3.7L I-5 V V T
VO R TEC 5. 3L V-8 V V T
ex tend ed cab
W T / SL E / SLT
T WO -W HEE L D RI VE
FOU R-W H EEL DRIV E
VO R TEC 2.9L I-4 V V T
VO R TEC 3.7L I-5 V V T
VO R TEC 5. 3L V-8 V V T
SuS penSIon Z 85 HE AV Y-D UT Y Z85 H E AV Y- DU T Y
Z71 H I GH -S TA NC E O FF- RO AD
ZQ8 SP OR T ( REQUIRE S V- 8 )
Z85 H E AV Y- DU T Y
Z71 H I GH -S TA NC E O FF- RO AD
ZQ 8 SP O RT ( REQUI RES V -8 )
5-Sp eed manua L
4-S peed automatIc
S : W T/1SA , SL E-1/ 3S A (I -4 ONLY)
A : W T / 1S A , SL E-1/ 3 SA (I -5 ONLY )
—
S : SL E-1/ 3 SA 2W D (I - 4)
SLE-1 / 3S A 4W D ( I- 5) , SLT 4 S A
A : SL E-1 / 3 SA 2W D ( I- 5)
A : A LL W / V- 8
S : W T/1SA , SL E-1/ 3S A (I -4 ONLY)
S : SLT/ 4S A ( I- 5)
A : W T / 1S A , SL E-1/ 3 SA (I -5 )
A : SL E-1 / 3 SA , S LT/ 4 SA ( V- 8)
TRA IL E RIN G S PECS5
(GCWR) Based
on engine and
rear axle ratio
bra KeS
Front disc/rear drum
SteerIng Power rack-and-pinion
fueL tanK capacItY 19 19 19 19 19 19
APPROX. GALS
batterY 590 590 590 590 590 590
COLD- CRANKING AMPS
aLternator AMP S 125 125 125 125 125 125
groSS VehIcLe 4850 5150 5000 5300 5000 5300
weIght ratIng
GV WR LBS7
maxImum paYLoad 1429 1410 1665 1366 1418 1263
capacItY LBS8
STAN D ARD
TECHNICA L DATA
reg
cab
2wd
reg
cab
4wd
ext
cab
2wd
ext
cab
4wd
crew
cab
2wd
crew
cab
4wd
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
(INCHES)
heIght 65.5 67.6 65.5 67.6 65.2 67.9
oVer aLL Length 192.4 192.4 207.1 207.1 207.1 207.1
wheeLba Se 111.3 111.3 126 126 126 126
CARGO DIMENSIONS
(INCHES)
wIdth 67.6 68.6 67.6 68.6 67.6 68.6
InSIde wIdt h 57.2 57.2 57.2 57.2 57.2 57.2
at fL oor
box Length 72.8 72.8 72.8 72.8 61.1 61.1
at fL oor
reg
cab
2wd
reg
cab
4wd
ext
cab
2wd
ext
cab
4wd
crew
cab
2wd
crew
cab
4wd

All colors are basecoat/ clearcoat for high-gloss and durable finish. See dealer for more details.
LIGHT TAN
Standard on SLE-1 Trim; 60 /40 split bench or reclining buckets
EBONY
Standard on W T and SLE-1 Trim; 60/40 split bench or reclining buckets
LIGHT TAN
Standard on Ex tended and Crew Cab SLT; reclining buckets
EBONY
Standard on Ex tended and Crew Cab SLT; reclining buckets
MEDIUM PEWTER VINYL
Available on WT Trim; 60/40 solid bench
COLORS
GMC CANYON
VInYL
GRAY-GREEN METALLIC
SUMMIT WHITE
deLuxe cLoth Leather-appoInted
ONYX BLACK
AQUA BLUE METALLIC (NEW)
FIRE RED
MERLOT JEWEL METALLIC
NAVY BLUE
PURE SILVER METALLIC
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2011 GMC Canyon
2011 CANYON
AT GMC, MORE IS WHAT WE DO. OUR DEDICATION TO ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
LEADS US TO CONSTANTLY EXAMINE AND REFINE THE IDEAS THAT HELP GIVE YOU
MORE CAPABILITY, POWER AND CONTROL.
FOR 2011, WE ARE PROUD TO INTRODUCE THE REDESIGNED GMC SIERRA HD,
INCLUDING THE FIRST-EVER DENALI HD, OUR STRONGEST, SMARTEST AND MOST
POWERFUL SIERRA PICKUPS EVER, AS WELL AS THE FIRST-EVER GMC ACADIA DENALI.
THESE NEW VEHICLES JOIN THE LEGENDARY GMC SIERRA AND YUKON THAT OFFER
THE WIDEST ARRAY OF FULL-SIZE HYBRIDS AVAILABLE, AND THE GMC TERRAIN,
WITH BEST-IN-CLASS HIGHWAY FUEL ECONOMY.1
TOGETHER, THEY SHOW HOW EXPERIENCE AND INNOVATION CAN OVERCOME
COMPROMISE. IT’S WHY WE NEVER SAY NEVER.
GMC. WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE.
11GMCCANRC-25
1EPA-estimated mpg 32 hwy. Based on 2010 GM Compact SUV-Crossover segment.

Cert no. XXX-XXX-XXXX
COMMITMENT PLUS
From the owner orientation— and full tank of gas— you receive when you take possession of your Canyon
to the 24-Hour Roadside Assistance, Courtesy Transportation and Travel Benefits, Commitment Plus is a
portfolio of owner privileges that lasts throughout your warranty. For expert product information, Roadside
Assistance or other services, call 1-800-GMC-8782.
TRAVEL BENEFITS AND ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Available around the clock: trip routing service, a program for
reimbursement for trip interruption due to necessary warranty repairs, towing, flat tire change, jump-starts
and more for 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first).
COURTESY TRANSPORTATION Available at participating dealers: shuttle service, reimbursement of certain
public transportation or fuel expenses for overnight warranty repairs, and courtesy rental for overnight work
repairs. See your dealer for details.
GMC OWNER CENTER A complimentary, one-stop resource to enhance your GMC ownership experience.
It’s easy to sign up. Just go to gm.com/gmownercenter/gmc.
BEST COVERAGE IN AMERICA Canyon offers the best coverage in America. That means you get all the benefits
of Commitment Plus, including Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation. In addition, you get a new
level of confidence with GM’s 5-Year/100,000-Mile Transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty. Whichever
comes first. See GMC dealer for details.
A NOTE ON CHILD SAFETY Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child’s age and size. Even
in vehicles equipped with 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 a passenger air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat
instructions for more safety information.
TRAILERING AND OFF-ROAD INFORMATION Please carefully review the Owner’s Manual for important safety
information about trailering or off-road driving in your vehicle.
IMPORTANT WORDS ABOUT THIS CATALOG We have tried to make this catalog comprehensive and factual. We
reserve the right, however, to make changes at any time, without notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment,
specifications, models and availability. Specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and other numbers in
this catalog and other printed materials provided at the dealership or affixed to vehicles are approximates based
upon design and engineering drawings and prototypes and laboratory tests. Your vehicle may differ due to
variations in manufacture and equipment. Since some information may have been updated since the time of
printing, please check with your GMC dealer for complete details. GMC reserves the right to lengthen or shorten
the model year for any product for any reason, or to start and end model years at different times.
IMPORTANT WORDS/ CANYON
ONSTAR
OnStar is a core asset of your Canyon. Benefiting from more than a decade of innovative
development, it is both a highly advanced technology—fully integrated within the vehicle—
and a warm human service. Standard on all Canyon models are six months of the OnStar Directions
& Connections plan, including the convenience of Hands-Free Calling. It also includes Automatic Crash
Response (see page 8), Stolen Vehicle Assistance, link to Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance,
Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Crisis Assist and Remote Horn and 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.
Visit onstar.com for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services vary with conditions.
HANDS-FREE CALLING
OnStar Hands-Free Calling capability is built into your OnStar-equipped Canyon. It’s there when your
cell phone is unavailable, its battery is low, you can’t reach it easily or you left it home or in the office.
Your Hands-Free Calling system is the right choice whenever you need an easy way to make and receive
calls—at the touch of the phone icon on the rearview mirror. Voice-activated dialing is convenient because
you don’t have to dial when you are at the wheel. And Hands-Free Calling is reliable because it’s specially
designed for better reception and fewer dropped calls in areas of limited cellular reception. You are invited
to experience the benefits yourself with 30 Hands-Free Calling minutes—on OnStar—during the first two
months you drive your Canyon, with no strings attached.
ONSTAR TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION
Standard on Canyon models with a six-month trial subscription. The OnStar Directions & Connections
plan adds innovative, easy-to-use Turn-by-Turn Navigation plus Information and Convenience Services
and Driving Directions. With Turn-by-Turn Navigation, you simply tell the OnStar Advisor your intended
destination, and directions will automatically be sent to your Canyon. An automated voice then guides
you turn-by-turn until you arrive at your destination. Turn-by-Turn Navigation is further enhanced with eNAV,
allowing you to send MapQuest®or GoogleTM Maps®destinations directly to your vehicle. No need to print out
directions; just call them up with simple voice commands.
XM RADIO
On all Canyon models except WT: XM Radio1is standard with 3 trial months of service.
XM turns your drive on with commercial-free music channels from virtually every genre, artist-dedicated
channels, live performances and more. Tune in to live play-by-play from the biggest sports, exclusive
entertainment from top personalities, compelling talk, hilarious comedy, world-class news, local traffic
and weather and family-friendly programming. Everything worth listening to is now on XM. Visit
xmradio.com for details.
GOODWRENCH SERVICE
To help your Canyon live up to its performance promise, GMC
Goodwrench Service —found exclusively at your GMC dealer—is there. With all the engineering
excellence in Canyon, GM-trained Goodwrench technicians have the expertise to care for all of it.
1XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately by XM after the first 90 days. XM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States
and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit xmradio.com.
IMPORTANT WORDS/ CANYON
2011 GMC CANYON
gmc canyon is the midsize truck engineered
with the capacity and versatility you need,
without the excess you don’t. it offers you
the best-in-class standard four-cylinder
horsepower and unsurpassed fuel economy,1
available seating for up to six and even
an available 300-horsepower v-8 engine
with trailering capacity of up to 6000 lbs.
2
we gave canyon all these features because
we believe one truck can do more for you.
it’s what happens when our engineers
never say never.
gmc. we are professional grade.
1
EPA-estimated mpg: 2WD with 2.9L I-4 engine, 18/25; 2WD with 3.7L I-5 engine, 17/23; 2WD with 5.3L V-8 engine, 14/20.
Based on the 2010 GM Mid Pickup segment. 2Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle,
except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers
and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for details.
engineered for all the
dimensions of your life.
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FLEET ORDERS Some standard content may be deleted with fleet orders. See dealer for details.
ENGINES GMC products are equipped with engines produced by GM Powertrain or other suppliers to GM
worldwide. The engines in GMC products may also be used in other GM makes and models.
GMC.COM See more of Canyon on our Web site: gmc.com/canyon. More photos and information; hot links to
related subjects; convenient dealer locator; pricing guide, spec out your own vehicle. Or call 1-800-GMC-8782.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ALTERATIONS AND WARRANTIES Installations or alterations to the original equipment
vehicle (or chassis) as distributed by General Motors are not covered by the General Motors New-Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The special body company, assembler, equipment installer or upfitter is solely responsible for
warranties on the body or equipment and any alterations (or any effect of the alterations) to any of the parts,
components, systems or assemblies installed by GM. General Motors is not responsible for the safety or quality
of design features, materials or workmanship of any alterations by such suppliers.
NEW-VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY All GMC light-duty vehicles come with a fully transferable, no-deductible
5-year/100,000-mile (whichever comes first) Powertrain Limited Warranty. GM vehicles registered in the U.S.A.
are also covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first). Coverage includes tires and towing to your
nearest GMC dealership. Repairs will be made to correct any vehicle defect and most warranty repairs will be
made at no charge. In addition, rust-through corrosion will be covered for 6 years or 100,000 miles (whichever
comes first). See dealer for details.
ASSEMBLY GMC vehicles and their components are assembled or produced by different operating units of
General Motors, its subsidiaries or suppliers to GM worldwide. We sometimes find it necessary to produce
GMC vehicles with different or differently sourced components than originally scheduled. Since some options
may be unavailable when your vehicle is assembled, we suggest that you verify that your vehicle includes the
equipment you ordered or, if there are changes, that they are acceptable to you.
GMMOBILITY.COM (1-800-323-9935) GM Mobility offers financial assistance for eligible adaptive equipment to
make automotive travel easier for persons with disabilities or special transportation needs. To learn more about
special GM Mobility offers, visit gmmobility.com.
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great deal on a new GM car, light-duty truck, SUV or crossover? With a GM reward card, you accrue earnings on
every credit card purchase to use toward the purchase or lease of an eligible new GM vehicle. With three cards
to choose from, you’re sure to find one that suits you.
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