General Motors’ diesel-powered GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado are finally headed to showrooms across the country.
The deliveries had been delayed by an unspecified “final validation” issue, as first reported by The Truth About Cars. The company has not disclosed specific details of the snag, though the problem apparently has been resolved.
“The highly anticipated 2016 GMC Canyon diesel has begun shipping to dealers,” GMC spokeswoman Kelly Wysocki said in a statement. “We look forward to getting these trucks in the hands of our customers and appreciate their patience.”
Volkswagen’s emissions scandal may have played a role, in part, by inspiring the Environmental Protection Agency to double-check pending diesel certifications. The scandal surfaced in September, ahead of the pickups’ original scheduled arrival in fall 2015.
The vehicles both received EPA certification last month, suggesting a separate issue caused the latest delays.
Powered by a 2.8-liter Duramax four-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, the trucks are capable of towing up to 7,700 pounds or achieving a highway fuel efficiency of up to 31 mpg. Both command a premium of approximately $3,700 compared to similarly equipped gasoline variants.
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