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Oil Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2016 GMC Canyon takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 6 quarts (filter included). Note: this vehicle has 4 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 2, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2016 GMC Canyon Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by GMC — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls4 15V807000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
16V125000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
17V621000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
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Technical Service Bulletins1292 All categories EQUIPMENT SUSPENSION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL WHEELS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING POWER TRAIN EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STEERING ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS STRUCTURE:BODY VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL AIR BAGS SEAT BELTS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY TRAILER HITCHES FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS TIRES SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT SEATS STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING STRUCTURE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR BACK OVER PREVENTION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES TIRES:TREAD/BELT STEERING:COLUMN EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INTERIOR LAMPS/BULBS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
110089002D EQUIPMENT 2020-01-29
This informational bulletin provides information on GM Accessories ? Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
050308002I SUSPENSION 2021-04-09
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
070089036J EQUIPMENT 2021-04-06
This service bulletin provides information on Enhancing Field Product Reports with Digital Pictures.
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