2017 GMC Canyon Changes and Updates Details

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John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
8-28-2016

 

GMC has released the changes and updates for the Canyon for 2017. Like the Chevy Colorado, GMC's Canyon gets the new V6 and 8-speed automatic we detailed in our prior story. Below are the 2017 model year changes for Canyon.

 

Mechanical Changes:

- New Engine Code LGZ and Transmission Code MT5 (Details above at link)

 

Exterior Changes:

- NEW Custom Special Edition, includes (VAT) body-color grille, LPO, (D75) body-color door handles, (DL6) outside power-adjustable, body-color, remote, manual-folding mirrors, (VT5) body-color rear bumper, (PZX) 18" Dark Argent Metallic cast aluminum wheels and (IOB) Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 7" diagonal color touch-screen
1 - Not available with (PCX) Work Truck Appearance Package.

- New LPO, SLE Chrome Appearance Package Code PDY, includes (VKY) Chrome door handles, LPO, (SCZ) Chrome tailgate handle, LPO, (VKU) Chrome mirror caps, LPO and (VQZ) polished exhaust tip, LPO
- New LPO Stripe Package Codes SB7 and BYQ LPO, low gloss Black, includes hood and tailgate

 

Interior Changes:

- New Audio System Code IOB, 7" diagonal Color Touch Screen with IntelliLink, AM/FM with USB ports, auxiliary jack, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones, voice-activated technology for radio and phone; and "Shop" with the ability to browse, select and install apps to your vehicle. You can customize your content with audio, weather and more

1 - Includes (UE1) OnStar and (VV4) OnStar with 4G LTE.

- NEW Teen Driver mode Code TDM, a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report gives you information on your teen's driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver

 

New Colors:

- Mineral Metallic Code GJB

- Dark Slate Metallic Code GPA

- Red Quartz Metallic Code GPJ

 

Image Note: Stock image. GMC has not yet released images of the 2017 Canyon