Engine repair for a 2011 GMC Canyon
Engine repair for the 2011 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
- 11.3 to 14.8 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 2011 GMC Canyon for engine repair
- Body: small pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2011 GMC Canyon: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.9 L | 2.9 L | 2.9 L | 2.9 L | 3.7 L | 3.7 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 | US$3,683 | US$3,650 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,504 | $3,534 | $3,596 | $3,720 | $3,968 | $4,000 | $4,434 | $4,588 |
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 2011 GMC Canyon
- NHTSA lists 5 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 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (3), electrical system (3) and engine (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V594000 | 2012-12-19 | latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary... |
| 11V337000 | 2011-06-28 | power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.9 OR 3.7 LITER ENGINE AND A FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE,... |
| 11V276000 | 2011-05-06 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 5, 2010. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM NUT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. WHEN THE WIPERS ARE... |
| 11V007000 | 2011-01-06 | suspension:rear:axle:spindle | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME... |
| 10V575000 | 2010-11-18 | child seat | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Canyon
The 2011 GMC Canyon and engine work: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Details the shop needs
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. It uses the 2.9L 4-cylinder and rear-wheel drive.
Our part and the shop's part
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
Stay on the road
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Good habits for your car
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Check that all lights work every few weeks. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Before the shop starts
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Make a request
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request engine repair
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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