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2011 GMC Canyon oil capacity, type & filter

The 2011 GMC Canyon oil capacity is 5 qt (2.9L 4-Cyl) and 6 qt (3.7L 5-Cyl) and 6 qt (5.3L V8). All engines use 5W-30 oil.

2011 GMC Canyon oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
2.9L 4-Cyl 5 qt 5W-30 ULTRA-POWER 51042
3.7L 5-Cyl 6 qt 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH59
5.3L V8 6 qt 5W-30 PG2222

Match one of 3 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

2.9L 4-Cyl
Capacity 5 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 5 qt total; listed capacity is 5 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 i Based on 1 checked source: Pennzoil OATS. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source and agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
ULTRA-POWER Shown first 51042 Search 51042 AMSOIL EA15K32 Search EA15K32 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 Purolator L14006 Search L14006

ULTRA-POWER 51042 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

3.7L 5-Cyl
Capacity 6 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 6 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 i Based on 1 checked source: Pennzoil OATS. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source and agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
CHAMP / LUBER-FINER Shown first PH59 Search PH59 WIX 51522 Search 51522 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 Purolator L25288 Search L25288

Champ PH59 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

5.3L V8
Capacity 6 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 6 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 i Based on 1 checked source: Pennzoil OATS. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source and agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Shown first PG2222 Search PG2222 WIX 51032 Search 51032 WIX 51036 Search 51036 WIX 51040 Search 51040 WIX 51042 Search 51042 Purolator L12222 Search L12222

PG2222 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-26 How we verify →

Where to Buy View Data Sources
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Full synthetic options for 5W-30
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 → Castrol Edge 5W-30 → Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 →

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2011 GMC Canyon oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

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Source coverage for the 2011 GMC Canyon

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup.

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS.

Filter sources

Supported by Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

4 checked source rows for the 2011 GMC Canyon.

Before ordering for this 2011 GMC Canyon

Checkout verification checklist
2.9L 4-Cyl Buy →
Capacity
5 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
ULTRA-POWER 51042
3.7L 5-Cyl Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
Champ PH59
5.3L V8 Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
PG2222

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-26 from Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, AMSOIL Lookup, and Purolator Part Finder.

GMC Canyon oil specs by year

This table includes checked GMC Canyon model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 6 qt 5W-30 WIX 51032
2024 6 qt 5W-30 WIX 51032
2023 6 qt 5W-30 WIX 51032
2022 5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH10064
2021 5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K50
2020 5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K50
2019 5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K50
2018 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K50
2017 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K50
2016 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 Purolator L11403
2015 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH10064
2012 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K32
2011 Current page 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 ULTRA-POWER 51042
2010 5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K32
2009 5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K32
2008 5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K32
2007 5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K32
2006 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K32
2005 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K32

How we verified 2011 GMC Canyon oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-26.

This page checked 4 sources for the 2011 GMC Canyon. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

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Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 2.9L 4-Cyl oil type, 3.7L 5-Cyl oil type, and 5.3L V8 oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
4
Last checked
2026-06-26
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS
  • Filter: Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup
Source Supports Checked Link
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-26 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-26 Checked source
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Filter 2026-06-26 Visit brand site
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-26 Visit brand site

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