2021 GMC Canyon Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
Production Years for Series :	2015 -
Weight :	3920 lbs \| 1778.082 kg
MPG City :	20
MPG Highway :	26
Introduced At :	2014 Detroit Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

Transmission:
6 Manual Eaton N8D , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L50 , 8 Automatic Hydra-Matic 8L45

Dimension(s)

Extended Cab

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	50 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity :	7,000.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity :	21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	3
Doors :	2
Length :	212.4 in \| 5395 mm.
Width :	74.3 in \| 1887 mm.
Height :	70.4 in \| 1788 mm.
Wheelbase :	128.3 in \| 3259 mm.
Front Track :	62.4 in \| 1585 mm.
Rear Track :	62.4 in \| 1585 mm.
Ground Clearance :	8.4 in \| 213 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	41.4 in \| 1052 mm.
Front Legroom :	45.0 in \| 1143 mm.
Front Hip Room :	55.0 in \| 1397 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	57.5 in \| 1461 mm.

Crew Cab

Exterior
Weight :	4100 lbs \| 1859.729 kg
MPG City :	19
MPG Highway :	26
Cargo Volume :	50 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity :	7,000.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity :	21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	3
Doors :	2
Length :	224.6 in \| 5705 mm.
Width :	74.3 in \| 1887 mm.
Height :	70.6 in \| 1793 mm.
Wheelbase :	140.5 in \| 3569 mm.
Front Track :	62.4 in \| 1585 mm.
Rear Track :	62.4 in \| 1585 mm.
Ground Clearance :	8.4 in \| 213 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	41.4 in \| 1052 mm.
Front Legroom :	45.0 in \| 1143 mm.
Front Hip Room :	55.0 in \| 1397 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	57.5 in \| 1461 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks Rear : Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks; G80 automatic-locking axle std. on All Terrain, avail. on SLE and SLT

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio :	18.1:1
Turns lock to lock :	3.60
Turning Circle :	41.3 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	12.2 in \| 310 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	12.8 in \| 324 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P265/70R16
Wheels :	16 x 7-inch aluminum

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V497000
Summary	General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, 'Tire Selection and Rims.'
Consequence	An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	GM will mail owners a new B-pillar label, free of charge. Owners may apply the label, or bring it to a dealer for installation. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 17, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340735.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V811000
Summary	General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Consequence	If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 GMC Canyon? A: The 2021 GMC Canyon has wheelbase sizes of 128.30 and 140.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2021 GMC Canyon? A: The 2021 GMC Canyon has lengths of 212.40 and 224.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2021 GMC Canyon? A: The 2021 GMC Canyon has a width of 74.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2021 GMC Canyon have?A: The 2021 GMC Canyon has 41.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2021 GMC Canyon have?A: The 2021 GMC Canyon has legroom of 45.00 inches.

Q: What is the 2021 GMC Canyon's towing capacity?A: The 2021 GMC Canyon has a towing capaicty of 7000.00 lbs.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2021 GMC Canyon? A: The 2021 GMC Canyon was offered as a Crew Cab, Extended Cab.

Q: What tires did the 2021 GMC Canyon have? A: The 2021 GMC Canyon had P265/70R16 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 GMC Canyon have? A: The 2021 GMC Canyon had 16 x 7-inch aluminum wheels.

Q: What transmissions did the 2021 GMC Canyon have? A: The 2021 GMC Canyon had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual Eaton N8D, 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L50, 8 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 8L45.