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GMC Canyon

Maintenance specs for 13 variants of the GMC Canyon — from 2004 to 2026.

20042006 GMC Canyon

2.8L I4 (LK5) · RWD

175 hp / 185 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual (MA5)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity10 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank19 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/75R15
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 225/75R15 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA690 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.042 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20042012 GMC Canyon

3.5L I5 (L52) · RWD

220 hp / 225 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity11.6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank19 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/75R15
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 235/75R15 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA690 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.042 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20042012 GMC Canyon

3.5L I5 (L52) · 4WD

220 hp / 225 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity11.6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Front fluid80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II

Fuel

Tank19 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/75R15
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 235/75R15 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA690 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.042 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20072012 GMC Canyon

2.9L I4 (LLV) · RWD

185 hp / 190 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity10 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank19 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/75R15
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 225/75R15 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA690 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.042 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20072012 GMC Canyon

3.7L I5 (LLR) · RWD

242 hp / 242 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity11.6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank19 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size235/75R15
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 235/75R15 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA690 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.042 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20092012 GMC Canyon

5.3L V8 (LH8) · RWD

300 hp / 320 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity13.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank19 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size265/65R17
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 265/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size75
CCA690 A
Shop group 75 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger17"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20152022 GMC Canyon

2.5L I4 (LCV) · RWD

200 hp / 191 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5.3 qt
FilterPF64

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L50)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity10.6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-85 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank21 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size255/65R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 255/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA650 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20152022 GMC Canyon

3.6L V6 (LGZ) · RWD

308 hp / 275 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic (8L45)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity12.7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-85 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank21 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size255/65R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 255/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA690 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20152022 GMC Canyon

3.6L V6 (LGZ) · 4WD

308 hp / 275 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF48

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic (8L45)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity12.7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front fluid75W-85 Synthetic GL-5
Rear fluid75W-85 Synthetic GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II

Fuel

Tank21 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size265/65R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 265/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA690 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20162022 GMC Canyon

2.8L Turbo Diesel I4 (LWN) · RWD

181 hp / 369 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30 Dexos2
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L50)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity10.6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-85 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank21 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

Size255/65R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 255/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20162022 GMC Canyon

2.8L Turbo Diesel I4 (LWN) · 4WD

181 hp / 369 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30 Dexos2
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (6L50)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity10.6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front fluid75W-85 Synthetic GL-5
Rear fluid75W-85 Synthetic GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II

Fuel

Tank21 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

Size265/65R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 265/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA770 A
Shop group 48 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20232026 GMC Canyon

2.7L Turbo I4 (L3B) · RWD

310 hp / 390 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic (8L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity10 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-85 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank21 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size255/65R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 255/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA690 A
Shop group 48 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20232026 GMC Canyon

2.7L Turbo I4 (L3B) · 4WD

310 hp / 390 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity6 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic (8L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity10 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front fluid75W-85 Synthetic GL-5
Rear fluid75W-85 Synthetic GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II

Fuel

Tank21 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size265/65R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 265/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA690 A
Shop group 48 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi