The service and repair manual for the 2016 GMC Canyon — 2.8L I4 and 3.6L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 7 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 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L I4 — DOHC, turbocharged 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC 2.5L I4 — 150 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SL Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Base Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLE Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 348 complaints · 820 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Canyon manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 609
- General Information 2,015
- Accessories & Equipment 5,496
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 443
- Body & Frame 1,581
- Brakes 733
- Restraints 420
- Drivelines & Axles 454
- Steering 265
- Electrical 3,656
- Suspension 178
- Engine Mechanical 944
- Transmission 189
- Engine Performance 3,244
- Tighten (use NEW Nut) 260
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Canyon
- Air Bags — frontal · 16V125000An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages · 15V807000If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the consol.
Owners have filed 348 complaints and GMC has issued 820 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Canyon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Canyon manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Canyon?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.8L I4 and 3.6L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SL Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Base 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 2016 Canyon problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Canyon, covering air bags, latches/locks/linkages. 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 2016 Canyon wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 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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