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2022 GMC Truck Canyon

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Canyon.

The 2022 GMC Canyon is documented as a truck requiring 5.0 quarts of 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil, and its reliability file contains 23 owner complaints and one recall, with steering identified as the top complaint category. Viewed within the model’s 2004–2026 complaint history—a range that spans from a high of 318 grievances in 2015 to a low of four in 2026—the 2022 model year sits near the lower end of the spectrum. That positioning marks it as one of the less reported-on years in the Canyon’s documented run, giving researchers a comparatively quiet benchmark when assessing long-term ownership patterns.

Model year202520222019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 615 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 615 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size265/65R17 112SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377 alt 24585238
Engine air filter94775933 alt 23248945
Fuel filter52100212
Spark plug12646780 alt 12680074
Battery88866271 alt 88866309
Front wiper blades84225697 alt 84225696
Serpentine belt12664598 alt 12677093
Thermostat12650486 alt 12630780
Cabin air filter84984665 alt 23135671

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-20 / 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid6
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6-Speed (MYB)
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity2.1 Pints
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity9.6 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.1 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts24.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts37.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs4.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.035" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.25 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity5.0 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance615 cca
Standard BCI Group Number49 - AGM VRLA Battery
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0-94.0
RPM43.0-58.0 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance1-3-4-2 ohms

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27.0; Rear: 30.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 133.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.980; Rear: 0.650
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002"
Maximum Rotor Runout.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.9 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°, Step 3: 7.45.9 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°18 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 190°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°, Step 3: 110°, Step 4: 110°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M11 Bolts44 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40°22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
18.8 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8.88.8 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-63.7 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 37,500 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2022 GMC Truck Canyon top in one area — the steering, 3 of 23 reports (13%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the steering, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the steering pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
647
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
23
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering3
Electrical System,Back Over Prevention2
Air Bags2
Unknown Or Other2
Power Train2
Electrical System2
Power Train,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V375000Seats:Critical FastenersReported 26/05/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 647 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65192026-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…
PIT5509M2026-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
PIC6423A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection…
PIC6551B2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Canyon take?

5.0 qt of 5W-20; Temperatures below -20°F 0W-20 can be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Canyon have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.