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Oil Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2018 GMC Canyon takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 6 quarts (filter included). Note: this vehicle has 1 active recall — 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 2018 GMC Canyon Always use 0W-20 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 recalls1 18V358000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Technical Service Bulletins971 All categories VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR POWER TRAIN ENGINE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY SUSPENSION EXTERIOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL STRUCTURE WHEELS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SEATS EQUIPMENT BACK OVER PREVENTION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE STEERING:COLUMN SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE SERVICE BRAKES EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TIRES STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING UNKNOWN OR OTHER EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE VISIBILITY EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM TRAILER HITCHES SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC AIR BAGS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:REAR SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER INTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INTERIOR LAMPS/BULBS STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE VISIBILITY/WIPER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY STRUCTURE:BODY TIRES:SIDEWALL SEAT BELTS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
PI0754C VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2018-04-13
This PI bulletin provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and they are normal characteristic.
PIP5348B POWER TRAIN 2017-06-07
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a vibration at idle in gear or at very low speeds. Technician should inspect for a stray nut or debris such as a rock wedged between the rubber and metal portions of the transmission mount. Technician will need to remove the stray debris.
PIP5216F ENGINE 2017-06-07
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of these instances would be a cause to replace the engine instead of repair.
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