In this article, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a GMC Canyon is fundamental. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an GMC Canyon, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for GMC Canyon?

So we begin our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally most GMC Canyon will be equipped with the same type of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for GMC Canyon : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for GMC Canyon : It uses precisely the same process as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for GMC Canyon : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just supplied with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less complicated to utilise and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on GMC Canyon?

We will now start the part that absolutely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a GMC Canyon? It may seem simple, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most GMC Canyon vehicles are equipped with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. If you have just bought your GMC Canyon or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly replace depending on the year and the finish of your GMC Canyon:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your GMC Canyon. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
  • In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less traditional location, your jack may be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your GMC Canyon is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, usually you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a GMC Canyon?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your GMC Canyon. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your GMC Canyon, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your GMC Canyon, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
  • Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the car, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your GMC Canyon, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you have any additional questions about the GMC Canyon, do not hesitate to consult our GMC Canyon category.