The service and repair manual for the 2009 GMC Canyon — 5.3L V8 and 2.9L I4 and 3.7L I5 engines, 8 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 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV 2.9L I4 — 178 cu in, DOHC 3.7L I5 — 223 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SLT Crew 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 +2 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 35 complaints · 348 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Canyon manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 396
- General Information 1,831
- Accessories & Equipment 3,197
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 206
- Body & Frame 1,241
- Brakes 810
- Restraints 433
- Drivelines & Axles 482
- Steering 184
- Electrical 2,411
- Suspension 218
- Engine Mechanical 787
- Transmission 1,391
- Engine Performance 2,413
- Front 191
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 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.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 09V154000Water in the module could cause a short or open circuit, illumination of the service engine soon lam.
Owners have filed 35 complaints and GMC has issued 348 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Canyon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 Canyon manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 Canyon?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 5.3L V8 and 2.9L I4 and 3.7L I5 across the SLT Crew 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, 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 2009 Canyon problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 Canyon, covering exterior lighting, child seat, fuel system, gasoline. 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 2009 Canyon wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 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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