Under the Hood
Mechanical features include:
185-horsepower, 2.9-liter inline-four-cylinder with aluminum block and
cylinder head, dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder that makes
190 pounds-feet of torque
242-hp, 3.7-liter inline-five-cylinder with aluminum block and cylinder head and
dual overhead camshafts that makes 242 pounds-feet of torque
300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 with aluminum block and cylinder head and two valves per
cylinder that makes 320 pounds-feet of torque; variable valve timing is new for
2010, primarily for improved emissions
Five-speed manual (standard on four-cylinder models)
Four-speed automatic (standard on inline-five-cylinder and V-8, optional on
four-cylinder models)
See also:
2009 GMC Canyon Review
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Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter.
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How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If is pressed and the horn sounds,
an attempted break-in has occurred while the system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, the THEFT ATTEMPTED message will appear on the
DIC. See Key and ...





