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2021 GMC Canyon transmission: CVT or automatic?

No. The 2021 GMC Canyon uses a 6-speed automatic and an 8-speed automatic - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.

Key takeaways

  • 6 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2021 GMC Canyon.
  • No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
2021 GMC Canyon: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
2.5L 4-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic 6-spd4WD
2.5L 4-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic 6-spdRWD
2.8L 4-cylinder turbo diesel6-speed automaticAutomatic 6-spd4WD
2.8L 4-cylinder turbo diesel6-speed automaticAutomatic 6-spdRWD
3.6L 6-cylinder8-speed automaticAutomatic 8-spd4WD
3.6L 6-cylinder8-speed automaticAutomatic 8-spdRWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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Useful for the 2021 GMC Canyon

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