Jim Cook GMC – Recommended service and maintenance schedule for GMC Canyon
Your GMC Canyon is engineered to work hard, commute comfortably, and tackle weekend adventures—so a smart maintenance plan keeps performance, safety, and value right where you want them. Whether you drive mostly highway miles or frequently tow, climb steep grades, or navigate dusty back roads, we tailor care to your routine with factory-trained Certified Service experts, GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco components, and a thorough Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection at every visit. As a general rule, oil changes, tire rotations, and brake checks happen regularly; filters, fluids, and spark plugs follow time-and-mileage intervals that vary by model year, engine, and drivetrain. Severe use—towing, off-road, short trips, extreme cold or heat—often accelerates some services. We help you track it all, document service history for resale, and spot issues early so you spend more time driving and less time waiting. You can also count on us to check for software calibrations that support systems like Lane Keep Assist and Forward Collision Alert, verify battery health, and measure alignment to prevent uneven tire wear. The schedule below offers a practical starting point—always follow your owner’s manual and contact the manufacturer or our team for model-specific guidance. If you have questions about your Canyon’s current mileage, driving conditions, or recommended services, we will walk you through the next steps, provide transparent recommendations, and make scheduling easy. Visit Jim Cook Chevrolet GMC in Marion, NC to keep your Canyon ready for the road—request more information and we will customize a plan for you.
- Monthly or before road trips: Check tire pressure and tread depth, inspect exterior lights, top off washer fluid, and look for leaks under the vehicle.
- Every 7,500 miles or 6 months: Change engine oil and ACDelco filter, rotate tires, inspect brakes, test battery, and complete a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection; adjust intervals for heavy towing or dusty conditions.
- Every 15,000 miles or 12 months: Replace cabin air filter as needed, inspect alignment and suspension components, check brake linings and hoses, and evaluate engine air filter based on dust and mileage.
- Every 30,000 miles or 2 years: Replace engine air filter, test brake fluid and service if needed, inspect cooling system and hoses, and check 4WD transfer case and differential fluids if equipped and used off-road or for towing.
- Every 60,000 miles or 5 years: Service coolant per manual guidance, inspect or replace spark plugs per engine specification, replace serpentine belt if worn, and service transmission fluid and filter when usage or time indicates.
- 100,000 miles and beyond: Perform comprehensive inspection, service transmission, differential, and transfer case fluids per schedule, flush cooling system as specified, and complete fuel system cleaning if drivability symptoms appear.
Always consult your GMC owner’s manual for exact intervals and contact our service advisors for details tailored to your Canyon’s model year, powertrain, and usage.
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