2024 GMC Canyon maintenance schedule

The 2024 Canyon is part of the GMT31XX-2 generation (2023-2026), sold as a pickup. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2024 Canyon needs, and when

1 of these 12 items comes from GMC's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to GMC's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

Service	Interval	Source
Engine oil and filter Requires dexos1 full synthetic	7,500 mi / 1 year	Independent
Engine air filter Inspect at oil changes; 45,000 mi is a check cadence, not a confirmed replacement interval	Inspect, replace as needed	Independent
Cabin air filter Replace more frequently in dusty environments	22,500 mi / 2 years	Independent
Tire rotation Check tread wear and balance	7,500 mi / 1 year	Independent
Brake fluid	60,000 mi / 5 years	Independent
Engine coolant DEX-COOL drain and replenish	150,000 mi / 5 years	Independent
Transmission fluid Severe duty interval	45,000 mi	Independent
Spark plugs	45,000 mi	Independent
Serpentine belt Inspect accessory drive belts	150,000 mi / 10 years	Independent
Differential and transfer case fluid For 4WD models	45,000 mi	Independent
PCV valve	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer
12V battery Test cold-cranking amps annually	Inspect, replace as needed	Independent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil: 5W-30, 6 qt
Coolant: DEX-COOL
Transmission fluid: DEXRON ULV

Powertrains in this generation

2.7L 4-cyl (L3B), 310 hp, 8-Speed Automatic 8L80, 4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2024 GMC Canyon

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at GMC dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Air bags

NHTSA 25V856000

December 2025

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024â2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, âOccupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA 24V673000

September 2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 GMC Canyon vehicles. The headlights may flicker while driving and while the vehicle is in park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy: Dealers will replace a module in the headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242468880.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA 24V491000

June 2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance: $744
Five years of maintenance: $3,720
The major service near 100,000 mi: $1,200

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Canyon model years

GMT31XX-2 (2023-2026)

202320242025 2026

GMT31XX (2015-2022)

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Shopping new? The GMC Canyon guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

my.gmc.com (Manufacturer)
autonationbuickgmchenderson.com (Independent)
kunesstoughton.com (Independent)
reichardbuick.com (Independent)
stargmcquakertown.com (Independent)

Researched 2026-09-19. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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