Battery boost for a 2016 GMC Canyon
Battery boost for the 2016 GMC Canyon: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.5 to 13.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Pickup Trucks

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2016 GMC Canyon for battery boost
- Body: small pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2016 GMC Canyon: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,850 | US$4,150 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,946 | $3,194 | $3,286 | $3,380 | $3,504 | $3,690 | $4,030 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2016 GMC Canyon
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 271 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (182), power train (39) and electrical system (38). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V358000 | 2018-05-31 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | 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... |
| 17V621000 | 2017-10-05 | air bags:frontal | 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. |
| 16V125000 | 2016-03-02 | air bags:frontal | 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... |
| 15V807000 | 2015-12-01 | latches/locks/linkages | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Canyon
Your 2016 GMC Canyon needs battery service? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
About your Canyon
If you have the service history of your Canyon, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.8L 4-cylinder turbo. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The powertrain here is the 2.8L 4-cylinder turbo with rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic.
What CarmaCars does here
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Talking to the shop
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
Between shop visits
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Ready when you are
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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