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2008 GMC Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" SL 2.9L

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Standard Equipment

Package

Suspension Package, Heavy-Duty

Entertainment

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock (does not include (UE1) OnStar) (Upgradeable to (US8) AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player and (UE1) OnStar)

Safety

LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions (Extended Cab models only with (AJ2) forward facing flat-folding rear seats)
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)

Exterior

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)
Fog lamps, front, halogen
Bumpers, front and rear chrome with a Dark Smoke Gray pad on the rear step-style bumper
Air dam, Ebony
Wheels, 4 - 15" x 6.5" (38.1 cm x 16.5 cm) aluminum (2WD models only. Requires (Z85) Heavy-Duty Suspension Package.)
Fascia, front Dark Smoke Gray
Daytime Running Lamps, with automatic exterior lamp control
Mirrors, outside manual, manual-folding
Wipers, front intermittent with washers
Bedliner
Tires, P225/75R15 all-season, blackwall (2WD models only. Included with (Z85) Heavy-Duty Suspension Package)
Tailgate, 2-position

Mechanical

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
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum
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 engine. Not available or included with (YF5) California state emissions or (NE1) Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont state emissions on TS15403 2WD models. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify. Not available with (Z71) High Stance Off-Road Suspension Package)
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
Transmission, 5-speed manual with overdrive (Not available with (LLR) 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder MFI engine or (Z71) High Stance Off-Road Suspension. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify. Upgradeable to (M30) 4-speed automatic transmission)
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)

Interior

Door locks, manual
Windows, manual driver and front passenger
Cruise control
Air conditioning, single-zone manual
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary, covered, 12-volt
Seats, front 60/40 split-bench with (92D) Pewter SL Cloth integral outboard head restraints and dual cup holders
Door trim, integral armrests and driver- and front passenger-side map pockets
Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
Floor mats, rubberized-vinyl front
Visors, driver and front passenger, padded with cloth, includes front passenger vanity mirror
Seats, driver- and passenger-side, forward-facing, flat-folding rear (Extended Cab models only)
SL Decor
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
Coat hook, driver-side rear
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

 

Optional Equipment

Engine

ENGINE, 2.9L DOHC 4-CYLINDER MFI (185 hp [137.9 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 190 lb-ft [263.2 Nm] @ 2800 rpm) (STD) (Upgradeable to (LLR) 3.7L DOHC, 5-cylinder engine. Not available or included with (YF5) California state emissions or (NE1) Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont state emissions on TS15403 2WD models. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify. Not available with (Z71) High Stance Off-Road Suspension Package)
ENGINE, 3.7L DOHC 5-CYLINDER MFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600 rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (Not available with (MA5) 5-speed manual transmission. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify. Required with (YF5) California state emissions or (NE1) Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont state emissions on TS15403 2WD models)

Seat Trim

MEDIUM PEWTER, SL CLOTH

Additional Options

GLASS PACKAGE includes (AJ1) Solar-Ray deep-tinted glass and (A28) rear sliding window
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (Required in the "Ship to" states Alaska, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.)
TRAILERING EQUIPMENT includes trailer hitch and 7-wire harness
TRAILER WIRING HARNESS, HEAVY DUTY (Included and only available with (Z82) Trailering equipment.)
TRACTION CONTROL, ELECTRONIC (Available on 2WD models with (M30) 4-speed automatic transmission. Includes (G80) automatic locking rear differential)
GLASS, SOLAR-RAY DEEP-TINTED (Included and only available with (PDE) Glass Package. Available to order free flow with a Fleet or Government order type.) (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield, driver-and front passenger-side glass)
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 (Requires (US8) AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player. 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)
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT (Included in states that require a front license plate)
NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE *Required on all vehicles ordered by New Jersey dealers*
ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE
CUSTOMER DIALOGUE NETWORK
AIR BAGS, HEAD CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT, FRONT AND REAR OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owner's manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information)
MOLDINGS, DARK SMOKE GRAY BODYSIDE

Spare Tire

TIRE, SPARE P225/75R15 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL located at rear underbody of vehicle, includes (PF3) 15" x 6.5" (38.1 cm x 16.5 cm) aluminum wheel (2WD models with (Z85) Heavy-Duty Suspension Package only)
TIRE, COMPACT SPARE located at rear underbody of vehicle (STD) (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)

Transmission

TRANSMISSION, 5-SPEED MANUAL WITH OVERDRIVE (STD) (Not available with (LLR) 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder MFI engine or (Z71) High Stance Off-Road Suspension. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify. Upgradeable to (M30) 4-speed automatic transmission)
TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED WITH OVERDRIVE (Included with (LLR) 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder MFI engine on TS15403 2WD Regular Cab models with (YF5) California state emissions or (NE1) Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont state emissions. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify)

Differential

DIFFERENTIAL, AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR (Included with (NW7) traction control on all 2WD models) (Standard with (Z71) High Stance Off-Road Suspension Package.
NO LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL

Seat Type

SEATS, FRONT 60/40 SPLIT-BENCH WITH (92D) PEWTER SL CLOTH integral outboard head restraints and dual cup holders (STD)

Paint

RED ORANGE METALLIC
CARBON BLACK METALLIC
ONYX BLACK
SPORT BLUE
SUMMIT WHITE
SILVER BIRCH METALLIC
SONOMA RED METALLIC
FIRE RED
DARK STEEL GRAY METALLIC

Radio

AUDIO SYSTEM, AM/FM STEREO with seek-and-scan and digital clock (does not include (UE1) OnStar) (STD) (Upgradeable to (US8) AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player and (UE1) OnStar)
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 (Includes (UE1) OnStar)

Emissions

EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA, CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA OR RHODE ISLAND (for vehicles ordered by dealers in the states of California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island with Federal emissions) (Requires (FE9) Federal emissions requirements. Not available in Maine or Vermont.)
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont emissions; may also be used by dealers in states of California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont to order different state-specific emissions) (Requires (YF5) California state emissions requirements or (NE1) Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont state emission requirements.)
EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND AND VERMONT STATE REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS

Axle

REAR AXLE, 3.73 RATIO (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must specify)

Preferred Equipment Group

YC1 PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Includes Standard Equipment

Paint Scheme

EXTRA COST PAINT
SOLID PAINT (STD)
PREMIUM COST PAINT

 

Available Colors

Exterior Color -- Interior Color

  Onyx Black -- Medium Pewter
  Summit White -- Medium Pewter
  Fire Red -- Medium Pewter
  Silver Birch Metallic -- Medium Pewter
  Sonoma Red Metallic -- Medium Pewter
  Sport Blue -- Medium Pewter
  Dark Steel Gray Metallic -- Medium Pewter
  Red Orange Metallic -- Medium Pewter
  Carbon Black Metallic -- Medium Pewter
  Solid Paint -- Medium Pewter

 

Consumer Information

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver :
Frontal Passenger :
Side Driver :
Side Rear Passenger : Not Rated
Crash Test Note : Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
NHTSA Rollover Rating :
Rollover Note : The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID : 09V310000
Mfg's Report Date : JUL 28, 2009
Component : EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number of Units Affected : 185903
Summary : GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE LAMP SWITCH THAT MAY NOT WORK AS DESIGNED DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN THE SWITCH.
Consequence : THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy : DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY FEBRUARY 2010. A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME. IN THE INTERIM, OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE CAN OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR, HOWEVER THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO RETURN WHEN THE NEW DESIGN PART BECOMES AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes : THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER. IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY EAGLE EYES. THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Warranty

Basic Years : 3
Basic Miles/km : 36,000
Drivetrain Years : 5
Drivetrain Miles/km : 100,000
Corrosion Years : 6
Corrosion Miles/km : 100,000
Roadside Assistance Years : 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km : 100,000