The service and repair manual for the 2008 GMC Canyon — 2.9L I4 and 3.7L I5 engines, 10 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones GMC published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.9L I4 — 178 cu in, DOHC 3.7L I5 — 223 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SL Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLE Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +4 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 65 complaints · 320 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Canyon manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 336
- General Information 1,912
- Accessories & Equipment 3,198
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 201
- Body & Frame 1,223
- Brakes 642
- Restraints 445
- Drivelines & Axles 487
- Steering 179
- Electrical 2,103
- Suspension 227
- Engine Mechanical 729
- Transmission 1,373
- Engine Performance 2,025
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 191
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Canyon
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights › switch · 09V310000This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps.
- Child Seat · 10V575000Both nhtsa and gm discourage placement of a child in a front seat. nevertheless, there are individ.
Owners have filed 65 complaints and GMC has issued 320 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Canyon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Canyon manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Canyon?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 2.9L I4 and 3.7L I5 across the SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SL Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLE Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLE Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, SL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, WT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 2008 Canyon problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Canyon, covering exterior lighting, child seat. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by GMC dealers.
Does it include 2008 Canyon wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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