GMC Canyon Diesel

The GMC Canyon Diesel was a variant of the Canyon pickup truck with a turbodiesel engine. It was first introduced for the 2016 model year, and was produced across a single generation.

Quick Facts

Model Years	2016 – 2022
Platform	GMT 31XX
Engine	Turbocharged 2.8L I4 LWN
Transmission	Six-Speed Auto
Production	GM Wentzville Plant, Missouri, U.S.A.
Segment	Midsize Pickup Truck
Availability	U.S.A., Canada

First Generation (Second-Gen Canyon)

GMC Canyon Diesel

Model Years	2016 – 2022
Assembly Location	GM Wentzville Plant, Missouri, U.S.A.
Segment	Midsize Pickup Truck
Availability	U.S.A., Canada
Layout	Front-Engined, Longitudinal
Engine(s)	Turbocharged 2.8L I4 LWN
Transmission(s)	Six-Speed Automatic 6L50 MYB
Drive Wheels	Rear-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive
Platform	GMT 31XX
Refresh(es)	2021 model year

Debuting one year after the launch of the second-generation 2015 GMC Canyon, the Canyon Diesel – and its platform mate, the Chevrolet Colorado Diesel – was the only midsize pickup truck with a diesel engine option in the U.S. and Canada. Though it produced less horsepower than the entry-level powertrain, the 2.8L I4 LWN turbodiesel “baby” Duramax developed the most torque of all Canyon engines. This – along with respectable fuel economy figures and resulting driving range – made the Canyon Diesel an attractive offering, particularly among enthusiasts.

When opting for the Baby Duramax, Canyon Diesel examples also received the following additional equipment, including (relevant RPO code in parenthesis):

Exhaust brake (K40)
Trailer brake controller (JL1)
Transfer case – 4WD only (NQ6)

GMC Canyon Diesel

The Canyon Diesel was discontinued with the arrival of the third generation Canyon for the 2023 model year. The 2023 GMC Canyon (and newer) adopts a single gasoline engine – the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B. Interestingly, the L3B makes more power and torque than the LWN. Regardless, the 2.8L I4 LWN diesel engine was only available in the second-gen Canyon.

Year	Engine	Fuel	Aspiration	Transmission	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM
2016 – 2022	2.8L I4 LWN	Diesel	Turbocharged	Six-Speed Auto 6L50 MYB	181 @ 3400	369 @ 2000

It’s worth noting that the Chevrolet Colorado’s international variants – the Holden Colorado and Chevrolet S10 – were offered with the XLD25 and XLD28 turbodiesel engines, which are related to Canyon’s LWN Duramax.