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2012 GMC Canyon SLE1 2WD Crew Cab

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Crew Cab
18 (2011) mpg city / 25 (2011) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Crew Cab

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

18 (2011)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

25 (2011)

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.9L/177

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

185 @ 5600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

190 @ 2800

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Front Tire Size:

P215/70R16

Rear Tire Size:

P215/70R16

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

126.0

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

E63

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

2633

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

2896

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2048

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1680

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

4 (2011)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

5000

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

21 (2011)

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

7000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

3000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

3000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

450

Engine Order Code:

LLV

Trans Order Code:

M30

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.63

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.70

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.29

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

590

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

8.9 (2011)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

125

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear:

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

2950

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

2900

Axle Type - Front:

Independent

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

2950

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

2900

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.73

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.10

Front Tire Order Code:

QRD

Rear Tire Order Code:

QRD

Spare Tire Order Code:

ZCY

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1783

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

1783

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

44.3

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.2 x 1.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

11.6 x 2.5

Front Head Room (in):

39.3

Front Leg Room (in):

42.2

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.1

Front Hip Room (in):

53.3

Second Head Room (in):

38.3

Second Leg Room (in):

34.8

Second Shoulder Room (in):

57.1

Second Hip Room (in):

52.9

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

207.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

67.6

Height, Overall (in):

64.9

Overhang, Front (in):

33.9

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

137.3

Cab to Axle (in):

22.6

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

35.7

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

7.7

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

7.7

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

61.4

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

57.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

42.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

18.6

Tailgate Width (in):

52.4

Cargo Volume (ft³):

37.0

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