GM has announced the 2016 GMC Canyon diesel for the U.S. market. The diesel model features a 2.8-liter Duramax engine that generates 181 hp and 369 lb.-ft. (500 Nm) of torque. More information available on SteeringNews.com

1. Editors: CORRECTS sixth paragraph to clarify optional pricing
For Release: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 9 a.m. EDT
GMC Canyon Expands Capability with New Duramax Diesel
All-new turbo-diesel powertrain enables unmatched 7,700-lb. trailering capability
DETROIT – GMC introduced the 2016 Canyon diesel today – an all-new powertrain
that expands the Canyon’s already class-leading capabilities, including trailing
capacity of up to 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg).
The new 2.8L Duramax diesel, SAE-certified at 181 horsepower (135 kW) and 369
lb-ft of torque (500 Nm), is estimated to deliver greater highway fuel economythan
the Canyon’s segment-topping gas engines, and is the cleanest diesel truck engine
ever from General Motors. It goes on sale this fall.
A host of new technologies and supporting features complement the Duramax
diesel’s capability while helping ensure GMC’s trademark refinement:
 Standard Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic transmission matched with a
Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber in the torque converter, which
reduces powertrain noise and vibration
 Smart diesel exhaust brake system that enhances vehicle control and
reduces brake wear on steep grades
 An all-new integrated trailer brake controller is standard and exclusive on
diesel models
 A new, electronically controlled two-speed transfer case is available on 4WD
models.
“The new Duramax diesel takes the GMC Canyon’s award-winning capabilities to a
threshold that is unmatched in the midsize truck segment, while giving customers
more choices,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of GMC Sales and Marketing.
The new Duramax diesel is offered on SLE and SLT Crew Cab models, with 2WD or
4WD. It is priced $3,730 more than a comparably equipped Canyon V-6 model.
An available trailering package includes a hitch receiver and seven-pin connector,
as well as the segment-exclusive automatic locking rear differential. A 3.42 rear
axle ratio and four-wheel disc brakes with Duralife™ brake rotors are standard.
Capacities include:
 Maximum trailering rating of 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) for 2WD models and
7,600 pounds (3,447 kg) for 4WD
 Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings of 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) for 2WD and 6,200
pounds (2,812 kg) for 4WD.

2. A fully boxed frame provides the strength to enable the capabilities of the new
Duramax diesel while supporting a ride designed to be smooth and quiet. Like the
full-size Sierra’s frame, Canyon features three sections – or bays – with specific
strength and support characteristics, including a front bay made of hydroformed
side rails and an integrated four-point front axle mounting system designed to
reduce vibration.
“A diesel engine was part of the Canyon’s portfolio plan from the beginning,
meaning the chassis, suspension and other elements of its architecture were
engineered to support it,” said Scott Yackley, assistant chief engineer. “That means
there are no compromises with the Canyon diesel. It offers exceptional capability
delivered with a confident feeling of control.”
When it comes putting that capability to use, Canyon offers helpful cargo features
such as the standard CornerStep rear bumper, two-tier cargo bed loading, 13
standard movable tie-downs in the cargo bed, an available factory spray-in bed
liner and the EZ Lift-and-Lower tailgate.
In addition, the 2016 Canyon offers technologies and connectivity features such as
GMC IntelliLink with new phone integration technology – and Apple CarPlay
capability – OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot, Lane Departure Warning and
Forward Collision Alert.
All-new 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel details
Canyon’s new 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel is part of General Motors’ global family of
turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines designed to deliver capability and efficiency. It
features a variable-geometry turbocharger for optimal power and efficiency across
the rpm band and a balance shaft for greater smoothness.
Power is SAE-certified at 181 horsepower (135 kW) at 3,400 rpm and 369 lb-ft of
torque (500 Nm) at 2,000 rpm. A broad torque band makes it very powerful at low
rpm while the turbocharged performance provides a confident feeling of immediate
and smooth horsepower on demand.
“The new 2.8L Duramax was designed specifically for trucks and has undergone
many of the same validation tests as the 6.6L Duramax offered in the GMC Sierra
HD models, advancing the Duramax brand’s legacy of durability and reliability,”
said Yackley.
Additional engine features:
 Iron cylinder block and aluminum DOHC cylinder head
 Forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods
 Oiling circuit that includes a dedicated feed for the turbocharger to provide
increased pressure at the turbo and faster oil delivery
 Piston-cooling oil jets
 16.5:1 compression ratio
 Common rail direct injection fuel system
 Ceramic glow plugs for shorter heat-up times and higher glow temperatures

3.  Balance shaft that contributes to smoothness and drives the oil pump
 Laminated steel oil pan with upper aluminum section that contributes to
engine rigidity and quietness
 B20 bio-diesel capability.
The Duramax 2.8L is the cleanest diesel truck engine ever produced by GM and
meets some of the toughest U.S. emissions standards– thanks in part to a cooled
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system.
The cooled EGR contributes to lower emissions by diverting some of the engine-out
exhaust gas and mixing it back into the fresh intake air stream, which is drawn into
the cylinder head for combustion. That lowers combustion temperatures and rates,
improving emissions performance by reducing the formation of NOx.
Smart exhaust brake details
The Canyon’s integrated, driver-selectable exhaust brake system is based on the
system introduced on the 2015 Sierra HD models and uses the compression power
of the 2.8L Duramax engine to improve vehicle control and reduce brake pad wear.
When the exhaust brake is engaged in cruise mode, exhaust cruise grade braking
helps the cruise control system maintain the desired downhill vehicle speed,
keeping the driver from having to apply the brakes and exit cruise control to
maintain speed.
When the exhaust brake is engaged in non-cruise mode, the transmission and the
exhaust brake deliver the correct amount of braking to assist in vehicle control,
regardless of vehicle load. It is a smart system that varies the amount of brakes
needed for the vehicle, load and grade. The engagement of the system is smooth
and quiet, while its performance enhances the driver’s feeling of control.
CPVA contributes to refinement
The Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber (CPVA) in the torque converter is
designed to control vibration and noise. It is an absorbing damper with a set of
secondary spring masses, that — when energized — cancels out the engine’s
torsional vibrations, which the driver and passengers could feel.
In its unique design, the spring masses vibrate in the opposite direction of the
torsional vibrations of the engine, balancing out undesirable torsional vibrations. Its
use in the Canyon marks the first application of a CPVA in GM vehicles and its first
use in the midsize truck segment.
Critical acclaim
In 2015, Canyon won Cars.com Midsize Pickup Challenge for its segment-leading
capabilities and efficiency, including the latest in safety features, cargo-hauling and
trailering versatility. Cars.com also complimented the Canyon SLT, the segment’s
only premium vehicle, for its performance with a full load, as well as its design and
use of high-end materials.

4. Autoweek honored Canyon as the “Best of the Best Truck for 2015,” and Wards
Auto World recognized Canyon as one of Ward’s 10 Best Interiors for 2015, based
on criteria such as design harmony, ergonomics, materials, driver information,
safety and comfort.
NOTE: Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price includes destination charges, but excludes
tax, title, license, optional equipment and dealer fees.
GMC has manufactured trucks since 1902, with innovation and engineering excellence built
into all GMC vehicles. The brand is evolving to offer more fuel-efficient trucks and
crossovers, including the Terrain small SUV and Acadia crossover. GMC’s highest-volume
vehicle, the Sierra pickup, is the most powerful light-duty pickup on the market, and the
first full-size pickup to receive the highest-possible five-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety
since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration changed its New Car Assessment
Program for the 2011 model year. Details on all GMC models are available at
http://www.gmc.com/, on Twitter at @thisisgmc or at http://www.facebook.com/gmc.
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