GMC Canyon headlight bulbs utilize 9005 size for high beam and H11 or 9006 sizes for low beam applications. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 2004 to 2021 with corresponding bulb size specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 9005 bulb serves as the high beam headlight across all GMC Canyon model years listed in the specifications, spanning 2004-2012 and 2015-2021.
The 9005 is an ANSI-standard single-filament halogen bulb rated at 12V and 65W, fitted with a P20d base. The ANSI standard applies to the US and Canadian markets.
The low beam headlight position uses two different bulb types depending on the model year. The GMC Canyon uses a 9006 for 2004-2012 and transitions to an H11 for 2015-2021.
The 9006 is an ANSI-standard single-filament halogen bulb rated at 12V and 55W, fitted with a P22d base. Although the 9006 and 9005 share the same wattage rating and voltage, their base types differ, making them non-interchangeable.
The H11 is an ECE-standard single-filament halogen bulb rated at 12V and 55W, fitted with a PGJ19-2 base. While the ECE standard originates in Europe and is used worldwide, the H11 also carries US approval.
The 9006 and H11 share identical voltage and wattage ratings, but their base types are physically distinct, meaning one cannot serve as a direct replacement for the other without an adapter or socket modification.
The high beam 9005 operates at 65W, while both low beam types, the 9006 and H11, operate at 55W. This 10W difference reflects the greater light output typically associated with high beam applications.
All three bulb types specified for the Canyon are single-filament designs, meaning each bulb controls only one lighting function rather than combining high and low beam operation within a single unit.