Tag: 2015 GMC Canyon

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GM recalls 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon trucks over steering defect

General Motors has issued a recall on certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 3,000 pickups are at risk of a loss of power steering assist due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector. The affected Colorado trucks were manufactured between Jan. […]

February 23, 2016

Construction Equipment

GM recalls nearly 50,000 Chevrolet Colorados, GMC Canyon pickups due to seat defect

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a defect notification recall that affects 49,980 Chevy Colorados and GMC Canyons. The recalled trucks were manufactured between January 6, 2014, and April 1, 2015. Recall notice 15V267  says the hooks that secure the driver’s and/or front passenger’s seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during […]

May 18, 2015

Pickups

GMC Canyon Wins Cars.Com Shootout

Comparison road test places GM’s midsize in front of Nissan and Toyota pickup rivals The all-new GMC Canyon was the top pick by the editors of Cars.com in a midsize pickup comparison test posted today. The editors praised the Canyon SLT – the segment’s only premium entry – for its road manners and performance with a full […]

April 13, 2015

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GM intros blacked-out 2015 GMC Canyon Nightfall, chrome-heavy Chevy Silverado Custom Sport (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=168] General Motors has launched special edition pickup packages for both its flagship Chevrolet Silverado and the redesigned midsize GMC Canyon that add a sleeker appearance to the trucks. First up is the 2015 GMC Canyon Nightfall edition, which offers more substantial changes. Offered on both 2WD and 4WD SLE crew cab models, the Canyon Nightfall […]

January 12, 2015

Pickups

GMC Nightfall Edition Canyon

The 2015 Nightfall Canyon is a blacked-out edition that blends a dramatic appearance with popular features and accessories

January 11, 2015

Pickups

Lasers Used To Build 2015 Colorado/Canyons

Laser scanning ensures “perfect bodies” on GM’s new mid-size pickups WENTZVILLE, Mo. – The men and women launching the new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickup trucks at General Motors’ Wentzville Assembly Plant are proud of their “perfect bodies.” Not necessarily what they see in the mirror but the perfect bodies of the […]

November 16, 2014

Pickups

Best Pickup Fuel Economy: By The Numbers

Ram Truck engineering’s perspective of how technology affects fuel economy in pickups  When you are talking pickup fuel economy, the numbers boil down to engine technology, and how the physical design of the truck and drivetrain interact.  The more efficient the engine and the easier the air flows over and around the truck contributes to […]

November 13, 2014

Pickups

Active Grille Shutters Improve New Pickups’ MPG

Colorado and Canyon Close Off Grilles To Gain Fuel Economy You won’t see them working and they don’t make any noise when they change from closed to open and vice versa. But the shutters behind the grille of 2015 LT/Z-71 Colorado and SLE/SLT Canyon mid-size pickups automatically open and close to route air according to […]

October 12, 2014

Construction Equipment

GM halts deliveries of 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon due to airbag defect; recalls Silverado, Sierra for separate issue

It’s been three months since we saw a General Motors pickup truck recall despite the fact that the automaker has issued 71 recalls this year affecting about 30 million vehicles globally. Now, in the last few days, the automaker has issued two more, one of which affects the company’s much-hyped redesigned midsize pickups before they’ve […]

October 6, 2014

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GM announces 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon four-cylinder fuel economy

After announcing V-6 fuel economy for its upcoming 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon earlier this month, General Motors has now unveiled fuel economy numbers for the midsize pickups when equipped with a four-cylinder engine. The 2.5-liter I-4 with two-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission will get 20 miles per gallon in the city […]

September 23, 2014

Pickups

GM Ramps Up Colorado/Canyon Production

GM to add 3rd shift, 750 Jobs at Wentzville, MO plant to meet market demand for all-new midsize pickups General Motors announced it will add a third shift at its Wentzville (Missouri) Assembly plant, creating an estimated 750 new jobs, to build the all-new Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups and Chevrolet Express and GMC […]

September 16, 2014

Construction Equipment

2015 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon will launch as most fuel-efficient midsize pickups; GM notes strong pre-orders

With production beginning this week and a fall launch right around the corner, GM has announced the V-6 fuel economy numbers for its new midsize pickups the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. And while we still don’t have numbers for four-cylinder fuel economy yet, based on these numbers the Colorado and Canyon will not only […]

September 4, 2014