2019 GMC Canyon Adds Rear Park Assist: Feature Spotlight
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After listening to customer feedback, General Motors has finally added rear park assist to the 2019 GMC Canyon. We already covered the addition of the feature for the 2019 Chevy Colorado, but there are several intricacies that make the Canyon different.
Rear parking sensors are a feature that many feel should have been included on the GMC Canyon (and its corporate cousin, the Chevrolet Colorado) long ago. Sure, these might be mid-size trucks, but they can still be fairly cumbersome to park, especially in tight spaces.
How It Works
Just like on the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, the 2019 GMC Canyon uses GM’s UltraSonic park assist system. Four ultrasonic sensors mounted on the truck’s bumper flank the cutout for the rear license plate frame.
The sensors detect the distance to nearby objects and send both a visual and audio alert to the cabin to alert the driver. The system will automatically engage when the vehicle is shifted into reverse gear. The UltraSonic sensors have a range of up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) and are capable of detecting objects within a range of 10 inches (25 cm) off the ground and below bumper level.
The system also activates a visual graphic on the Driver Information Center of the 2019 GMC Canyon when the driver puts the truck in reverse, providing a visual reference of where detected objects are. As the truck gets closer to an object, the reference bars will change from yellow to orange and finally to red. The system will also beep at a progressively faster rate as the vehicle gets closer to an object.
Availability
On the 2019 Canyon, UltraSonic rear parking sensors are assigned GM RPO Code UD7. Availability for the sensors varies by trim level.
| SL | Canyon | Canyon | SLE | SLE | All Terrain | SLT | SLT | Denali | Denali |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2SA | 2VL | 4VL | 2LE | 4LE | 4SB | 2LT | 4LT | 2SD | 4SD |
| N/A | A1 | A2 | A3 | A3 | A4 | S | S | S | S |
- N/A – Not Available.
- A – Available.
- S – Standard.
- 1 – Requires (PCM) Convenience Package. Not available with (N8D) 6-Speed manual transmission.
- 2 – Requires (PCM) Convenience Package.
- 3 – Included and only available with (PCW) Driver Alert Package.
- 4 – Included with (HQ1) leather-appointed interior.
As you can see, UltraSonic park assist is available through options packages on all models except for the entry-level Canyon SL. They come standard on the SLT and Denali trims.
The GM Authority Take
With the mid-size segment getting much more competitive in coming years, GM will need to stay up to date with the GMC Canyon (and Chevrolet Colorado). The 2019 Ford Ranger will soon go on sale, while the highly-anticipated 2020 Jeep Scrambler Gladiator is set to join the segment in 2019. Meanwhile, rumor has it that Hyundai will also attempt to enter the midsize truck fray in 2020.
As such, it’s nice to see The General offering new features on the Canyon for 2019, but it also needs to get the mid-cycle updates for the truck right – which are expected for the 2020 model year.
About GMC Canyon
The GMC Canyon is a mid-size pickup truck marketed by GM's GMC brand. It is currently GMC's smallest pickup truck, slotting under the full-size GMC Sierra. The current model was introduced in 2015 and represents the second generation of the Canyon nameplate. It rides on the GMT-31XX platform shared with the Chevy Colorado, as well as the international-market Chevrolet Colorado/S10 and Chevrolet Trailblazer. As of September 2018, the GMC Canyon is offered only in the United States and Canada; it is not offered in the two other markets in which GMC does business - Mexico and the Middle East.
The 2018 GMC Canyon represents the fourth model year of the second-generation Canyon. The vehicle remains highly competitive in its segment, offering two gasoline engines and a diesel motor, which is a segment exclusive. As opposed to its Chevy-badged brother, the Chevy Colorado, the Canyon does not offer an off-road-specific model like the Colorado ZR2. However, the Canyon does offer a luxury-focused Canyon Denali model. Some of the biggest criticisms of the second-gen Canyon include a lack of various desired features wanted by many present and potential customers, including a moonroof, a sliding rear window, and an extreme offroad model.
The 2019 GMC Canyon represents the fifth model year of the second-generation Canyon. The vehicle sees new exterior colors and a new set of bright silver 17-inch wheels on the SLE model. Additionally, the 2019 Canyon gets new set of infotainment systems that represent the third generation of GMC infotainment systems, a second in-cabin microphone for the front passenger, a high-definition Rear Vision Camera on some models, UltraSonic Rear Park Assist, a heated steering wheel on SLT and All Terrain models, and 6-way power driver seat on some models. There's also a rearrangement of USB ports in the front and back.
A midcycle refresh for the 2020 model year is expected to bring revised front and rear styling along with interior and powertrain updates. There's also the expected introduction of the Canyon AT4 to replace the Canyon All Terrain. The GMC Canyon is built at the GM Wentzville factory in Missouri operated by GM USA.
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The refresh is upon us and the replacment is soon after.
The Hyundai is a different story as it is more of a new breed of CUV based model.
The Ranger is the primary competition as is still the taco.
The Jeep is not for everyone. It is going to be garnering more sales from the Wrangler.
When it comes to Jeep it is a Jeep thing due to the compromises of he design. It holds a trail advantage but most in this class never leave the road.
I still say anything that can be considered a safety item should be available across the board. Let’s say I only want r can afford the SL I should be able to purchase rear parking assist. After all I back just like all the other trim models. I should also be able to purchase said item without haveing to purchase a expensive package that include items that I don’t need or want.
“We already covered the addition of the feature for the 2019 Chevy Colorado, but there are several intricacies that make the Canyon different.”
Hey @ Sam McEachern – what exactly are these “several intricacies”?
Enquiring minds want to know.
Have a gander at the availability section.
GM just tries to nickel dime the consumers on features, especially safety. You are required to purchase a higher version and then most time you need to purchase a package!
Just had a lowly RAV4 when a deer customized the front of my Equinox, with adaptive cruise, along with full suite of safety items. This in a low-line , cloth seat rental! This is how you build a loyal customer following. Can’t even purchase adaptive cruise in the new full-sized $65k twins! GM—rudderless! And clueless!
If some of you really paid attention the tech items generally go to the more expensive vehicles first to help cover the cost and they move down to all models. All MFGs do this.
Also in this segment price is critical as not everyone wants to pay much for a non full size truck.
Generally if they make a feature like this standard on a lower priced truck they would either raise the price or take something else away.
I am not saying make it standard across the board. I am saying if I want your low end vehicle with this option I should be able to purchase it without having to purchase an expensive package with items I don’t need or want.
I love my 2018 GMC Canyon! It drives nice and rides like a dream. I do feel like there is room for improvement: HID/LED headlamps, push button start, full 8 or 10 way power adjustable seats, side blind zone alert, lane change alert, rear cross traffic alert, and forward automatic braking should be available if not standard for the SLT and Denali trim levels. The new 2019 Ford Ranger has a long list of standard and available safety and convenience features and is priced right in line with our GMC Canyon Denali 3.6 liter V-6 model.
I have a 2016 Canyon. Love the truck except the slow power response.
Hoping the I4 with a turbo proves out to have quick power response and if so it makes it’s way into the Canyon. Am also waiting for the Canyon to get push button start and door locks.
POWER sliding rear window would be great. With those options added I would have to trade.
Would also make sure the power response is addressed and a good transmission is installed as the 8-speed has had issues so far. The 10-speed tranny would be good if it proves reliable.
Just wonder if the 3.73 rear end would be better performance instead of the 3.42.
Depends on tranny if that would be needed or not.
My Canyon sure drives and rides good though. Love the Auto 4×4 selection.
I agree, more safety features on the refresh for sure. I drove a ’20 Canyon Denali Duramax a couple weeks ago. The sales manager & I discussed this years refresh. New nose & tailgate, yes. Pushbutton start, probably. Updated interior, probably. More safety tech, probably. Sunroof, unlikely until the redesign. 2.7 turbo engine, maybe in the redesign. Something shocking he told me I wasn’t aware of though. My dad’s 2006 Buick came with the Homelink garage opener, but a 2019 Canyon Denali doesn’t…
Really?