What is the purpose of the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) for Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon?

The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is a permanent magnet generator mounted on the transmission. It is triggered by a toothed rotor on the transmission output shaft. As the output shaft rotates, the sensor produces an AC voltage, the frequency of which is proportional to vehicle speed. The PCM uses the sensor input signal for several different engine, transmission and radio control functions. The VSS signal also drives the speedometer on the instrument panel. A defective VSS can cause various driveabilily and transmission problems. To replace it, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Disconnect the electrical connector from the VSS, which is located on the right side of the extension housing on automatic transmission models and on the left side of the extension housing on manual transmissions. Remove the mounting bolt and withdraw the VSS from the transmission case. Replace the sensor O-ring and lubricate it with clean transmission fluid. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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GMC Canyon Sensor Asm,Vehicle Speed
Part Number: 19302667
$43.45 MSRP: $81.97
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- Other Name: SENSOR, Speedometer Drive; Vehicle Speed Sensor
- Replaces: 12376520, 88984527
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2012 GMC Canyon | PICKUP, PICKUP CREW CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED LENGTH | 4 Cyl 2.8L, 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.5L, 5 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 5.3L
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GMC Canyon Sensor Assembly, Automatic Transmission Input Speed
Part Number: 24244544
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- Other Name: SENSOR, Computer Control Sensors
- Replaces: 24235714, 24230675, 24237866, 24240149
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- 2007-2012 GMC Canyon | PICKUP, PICKUP CREW CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED LENGTH | 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 5.3L
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GMC Canyon Sensor Assembly, Vehicle Speed
Part Number: 24225896
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- Other Name: SENSOR, Speedometer Drive; Speed Sensor, Vehicle Speed Sensor
- Replaces: 10456194, 10456520
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2012 GMC Canyon | PICKUP, PICKUP CREW CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED LENGTH | 4 Cyl 2.8L, 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.5L, 5 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 5.3L
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GMC Canyon Sensor Assembly, A/Trns Input & Output Spd (Non, Unigear)
Part Number: 24279827
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- Other Name: Vehicle Speed Sensor
- Replaces: 24238417, 24276175, 24265507, 24245141
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2015-2021 GMC Canyon | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLE - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLT - 6'2" BOX, EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLE CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLE EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLT EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 4 Cyl 2.8L Diesel, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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GMC Canyon Sensor Assembly, Trfer Case Rr Output Shf Spd
Part Number: 84427801
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- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 23488092
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- 2016-2021 GMC Canyon | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLE - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLT - 6'2" BOX, EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLE CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLE EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLT EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 4 Cyl 2.8L Diesel, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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GMC Canyon Sensor, Vehicle Speed
Part Number: 24261936
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- Other Name: SENSOR, Computer Control Sensors
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2019 GMC Canyon | EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 4 Cyl 2.5L

GMC Canyon Vehicle Speed Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: What is the purpose of the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) for Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon?
A: The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is a permanent magnet generator mounted on the transmission. It is triggered by a toothed rotor on the transmission output shaft. As the output shaft rotates, the sensor produces an AC voltage, the frequency of which is proportional to vehicle speed. The PCM uses the sensor input signal for several different engine, transmission and radio control functions. The VSS signal also drives the speedometer on the instrument panel. A defective VSS can cause various driveabilily and transmission problems. To replace it, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Disconnect the electrical connector from the VSS, which is located on the right side of the extension housing on automatic transmission models and on the left side of the extension housing on manual transmissions. Remove the mounting bolt and withdraw the VSS from the transmission case. Replace the sensor O-ring and lubricate it with clean transmission fluid. Installation is the reverse of removal.