GMC Canyon I Crew cab (2004–2012)

The GMC Canyon I Crew cab was offered with 14 gasoline engine versions, from 175 to 300 hp, built 2004–2012.

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Production years2004–2012
Body stylePickup
Doors6 – 5-6
Length207.1 in (5,260 mm)
Width67.6 in (1,717 mm) – 68.6 in (1,742 mm)
Height64.8 in (1,646 mm) – 67.8 in (1,723 mm)
Cargo volume36.7 cu ft (1039 l) – 44.0 cu ft (1245 l)
Fuel tank19.6 gal (74.2 l)

All GMC Canyon I Crew cab engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.8 (175 hp)2004–2006Gasoline175 hp (129 kW)185 lb-ft (251 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
2.8 (175 hp) 4WD2004–2006Gasoline175 hp (129 kW)185 lb-ft (251 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 (175 hp) 4WD Automatic2004–2006Gasoline175 hp (129 kW)185 lb-ft (251 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 (175 hp) Automatic2004–2006Gasoline175 hp (129 kW)185 lb-ft (251 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
3.5 (220 hp) 4WD Automatic2004–2006Gasoline220 hp (162 kW)225 lb-ft (305 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.5 (220 hp) Automatic2004–2006Gasoline220 hp (162 kW)225 lb-ft (305 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
2.9 (185 hp)2007–2012Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)190 lb-ft (258 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
2.9 (185 hp) 4WD2007–2012Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)190 lb-ft (258 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.9 (185 hp) 4WD Automatic2007–2012Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)190 lb-ft (258 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.9 (185 hp) Automatic2007–2012Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)190 lb-ft (258 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
3.7 (242 hp) 4WD Automatic2007–2012Gasoline242 hp (178 kW)242 lb-ft (328 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.7 (242 hp) Automatic2007–2012Gasoline242 hp (178 kW)242 lb-ft (328 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
5.3 V8 (300 hp) 4WD Automatic2009–2012Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)320 lb-ft (434 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
5.3 V8 (300 hp) Automatic2009–2012Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)320 lb-ft (434 Nm)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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