GMC Canyon Towing Capacity (2004 - 2022)

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GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Overview

The GMC Canyon towing capacity ranges between 1,400 lbs. and 7,700 lbs across various years and trims.

For instance, the 2006 GMC Canyon has a minimum towing capacity of 1,400 lbs, while the 2018 GMC Canyon has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of GMC Canyon.

The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the GMC Canyon.

Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
2022Denali Crew Cab 128"7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,750 lbs5,800 lbs
2022Elevation Crew Cab 128"3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,562 lbs5,500 lbs
2021Crew Cab AT47,000 lbs2.8L I4 Duramax DI4WD / 6 Spd Auto181 HP / 369 ft/lbs
2020Crew Cab 128"3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,605 lbs5,500 lbs
2020Ext Cab 128"3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,558 lbs5,400 lbs
2019Crew Cab 128.3"3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,605 lbs5,500 lbs
2019Crew Cab 140.5"7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,690 lbs5,800 lbs
2018Crew Cab7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,589 lbs5,800 lbs
2018Crew Cab All Terrain7,550 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
2017Crew Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,504 lbs5,500 lbs
2016Crew Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
2015Crew Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto, Hmd, 6L50200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,520 lbs5,500 lbs
2012Crew Cab SLE3,000 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,272 lbs5,000 lbs
2011Crew Cab SLE3,000 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,272 lbs5,000 lbs
2010Crew Cab SLE3,000 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,272 lbs5,000 lbs
2009Crew Cab SLE3,000 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,413 lbs5,000 lbs
2008Extended Cab SL2,200 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,621 lbs5,000 lbs
2007Crew Cab SLE1,900 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,427 lbs5,000 lbs
2006Crew Cab SLE1,400 lbs2.8L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive175 HP / 185 ft/lbs1,415 lbs5,000 lbs
2005Crew Cab SLE Z714,000 lbs3.5L DOHC 5-Cylinder MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive220 HP / 225 ft/lbs1,814 lbs5,300 lbs
2004Crew Cab SLE Z714,000 lbs3.5L DOHC 5-Cylinder MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive220 HP / 225 ft/lbs1,814 lbs5,300 lbs
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Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

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All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2022 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2022 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 7,000 lbs.

2022 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Denali Crew Cab 128"7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,750 lbs5,800 lbs
Elevation Crew Cab 128"3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,562 lbs5,500 lbs
Elevation Ext Cab 128"3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,548 lbs5,400 lbs
Elevation Standard Crew Cab 128"7,000 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,901 lbs5,800 lbs
Elevation Standard Ext Cab 128"7,000 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,855 lbs5,700 lbs
AT4 W/Cloth Crew Cab 128" w/ Cloth7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,062 lbs6,000 lbs
AT4 W/Cloth Crew Cab 141" w/ Cloth7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,846 lbs6,000 lbs
AT4 W/Leather Crew Cab 128" w/ Leather7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,950 lbs6,000 lbs
AT4 W/Leather Crew Cab 141" w/ Leather7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,707 lbs6,000 lbs
Denali Crew Cab 128"7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,950 lbs6,000 lbs
Denali Crew Cab 141"7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,707 lbs6,000 lbs
Elevation Crew Cab 128"7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,062 lbs6,000 lbs
Elevation Crew Cab 141"7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,846 lbs6,000 lbs
Elevation Standard Ext Cab 128"7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,055 lbs5,900 lbs
  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2021 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2021 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 7,000 lbs.

2021 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab AT47,000 lbs2.8L I4 Duramax DI4WD / 6 Spd Auto181 HP / 369 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,800 lbs5,800 lbs
Crew Cab Denali7,000 lbs2.8L I4 Duramax DI4WD / 6 Spd Auto181 HP / 369 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Elevation3,500 lbs2.8L I4 Duramax DIRWD / 6 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Elevation7,000 lbs2.8L I4 Duramax DI4WD / 6 Spd Auto181 HP / 369 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Elevation Standard3,500 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Extended Cab Elevation3,500 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Extended Cab Elevation Standard3,500 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Extended Cab Elevation Standard7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,058 lbs5,900 lbs

2020 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2020 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 7,000 lbs.

2020 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab 128"3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,605 lbs5,500 lbs
Ext Cab 128"3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,558 lbs5,400 lbs
Ext Cab 128" SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,564 lbs5,400 lbs
Crew Cab 128" Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,820 lbs5,800 lbs
Ext Cab 128" SL3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,558 lbs5,400 lbs
Crew Cab 128" SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,574 lbs5,500 lbs
Crew Cab 128" SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,820 lbs5,800 lbs
Ext Cab 128"7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,058 lbs5,900 lbs
Crew Cab 128" All Terrain w/ Cloth7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,074 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 141" All Terrain w/ Cloth7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,847 lbs6,000 lbs
Ext Cab 128" All Terrain w/ Cloth7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,064 lbs5,900 lbs
Crew Cab 128" All Terrain w/ Leather7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,020 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 141" All Terrain w/ Leather7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,792 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 128" Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,020 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 141" Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,792 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 128" SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,074 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 141" SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,847 lbs6,000 lbs
Ext Cab 128" SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,064 lbs5,900 lbs
Crew Cab 128" SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,020 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 141" SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,792 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,605 lbs5,500 lbs
Crew Cab All Terrain7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,074 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,820 lbs5,800 lbs
Crew Cab Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,020 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,574 lbs5,500 lbs
Crew Cab SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,074 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,820 lbs5,800 lbs
Crew Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,020 lbs6,000 lbs
Extended Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,558 lbs5,400 lbs
Extended Cab7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,058 lbs5,900 lbs
Extended Cab All Terrain7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,064 lbs5,900 lbs
Extended Cab SL3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,558 lbs5,400 lbs
Extended Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,564 lbs5,400 lbs
Extended Cab SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,064 lbs5,900 lbs

2019 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2019 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 7,000 lbs.

2019 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab 128.3"3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,605 lbs5,500 lbs
Crew Cab 140.5"7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,690 lbs5,800 lbs
Ext Cab 128.3"3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,558 lbs5,400 lbs
Crew Cab 128.3" Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,826 lbs5,800 lbs
Crew Cab 140.5" Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,592 lbs5,800 lbs
Ext Cab 128.3" SL3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,558 lbs5,400 lbs
Crew Cab 128.3" SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,574 lbs5,500 lbs
Crew Cab 140.5" SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,647 lbs5,800 lbs
Ext Cab 128.3" SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,564 lbs5,400 lbs
Crew Cab 128.3" SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,826 lbs5,800 lbs
Crew Cab 140.5" SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,592 lbs5,800 lbs
Ext Cab 128.3"7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,058 lbs5,900 lbs
Crew Cab 128.3" All Terrain w/ Cloth7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,074 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 140.5" All Terrain w/ Cloth7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,847 lbs6,000 lbs
Ext Cab 128.3" All Terrain w/ Cloth7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,064 lbs5,900 lbs
Crew Cab 128.3" All Terrain w/ Leather7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,026 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 140.5" All Terrain w/ Leather7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,792 lbs6,000 lbs
Ext Cab 128.3" All Terrain w/ Leather7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,010 lbs5,900 lbs
Crew Cab 128.3" Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,026 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 140.5" Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,792 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 128.3" SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,074 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 140.5" SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,847 lbs6,000 lbs
Ext Cab 128.3" SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,064 lbs5,900 lbs
Crew Cab 128.3" SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,026 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab 140.5" SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,792 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,605 lbs5,500 lbs
Crew Cab All Terrain7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,074 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,826 lbs5,800 lbs
Crew Cab Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,026 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,574 lbs5,500 lbs
Crew Cab SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,074 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,826 lbs5,800 lbs
Crew Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,026 lbs6,000 lbs
Extended Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,558 lbs5,400 lbs
Extended Cab7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,058 lbs5,900 lbs
Extended Cab All Terrain7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,064 lbs5,900 lbs
Extended Cab SL3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,558 lbs5,400 lbs
Extended Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,564 lbs5,400 lbs
Extended Cab SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,064 lbs5,900 lbs

2018 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2018 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 7,700 lbs.

2018 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,589 lbs5,800 lbs
Crew Cab All Terrain7,550 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Denali7,700 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Denali7,550 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Crew Cab SLE7,700 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,534 lbs5,800 lbs
Crew Cab SLE7,550 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,492 lbs6,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLT7,700 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,491 lbs5,800 lbs
Crew Cab SLT7,550 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Extended Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Manual200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Extended Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,462 lbs5,600 lbs
Extended Cab All Terrain7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,504 lbs5,900 lbs
Extended Cab SL3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Manual200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,457 lbs5,400 lbs
Extended Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,463 lbs5,400 lbs
Extended Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,419 lbs5,600 lbs

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GMC Canyon Towing Capacity By Year

2017 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2017 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 7,000 lbs.

2017 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,504 lbs5,500 lbs
Crew Cab Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Crew Cab Denali7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Crew Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,472 lbs5,500 lbs
Crew Cab SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Crew Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,718 lbs5,800 lbs
Crew Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Extended Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Manual200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Extended Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Extended Cab SL3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Manual200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,495 lbs5,400 lbs
Extended Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,462 lbs5,400 lbs
Extended Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Extended Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,708 lbs5,700 lbs
Extended Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 8 Spd Auto308 HP / 275 ft/lbs

2016 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2016 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 7,000 lbs.

2016 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Crew Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Crew Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Crew Cab SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 SIDI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto305 HP / 269 ft/lbs
Crew Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 SIDI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto305 HP / 269 ft/lbs
Crew Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 SIDI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto305 HP / 269 ft/lbs
Extended Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Manual200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Extended Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Extended Cab SL3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Manual200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Extended Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Extended Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Extended Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 SIDI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto305 HP / 269 ft/lbs
Extended Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 SIDI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto305 HP / 269 ft/lbs

2015 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2015 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 7,000 lbs.

2015 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto, Hmd, 6L50200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,520 lbs5,500 lbs
Crew Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto, Hmd, 6L50200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,450 lbs5,500 lbs
Crew Cab SLE7,000 lbs3.6L V6 SIDI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto, Hmd, 6L50305 HP / 269 ft/lbs
Crew Cab SLT3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto, Hmd, 6L50200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,410 lbs5,500 lbs
Crew Cab SLT7,000 lbs3.6L V6 SIDI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto, Hmd, 6L50305 HP / 269 ft/lbs
Extended Cab7,000 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Manual200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Extended Cab3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto, Hmd, 6L50200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Extended Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto, Hmd, 6L50200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,440 lbs5,400 lbs
Extended Cab SLE3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto, Hmd, 6L50200 HP / 191 ft/lbs
Extended Cab SLT3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVTRWD / 6 Spd Auto, Hmd, 6L50200 HP / 191 ft/lbs1,400 lbs5,400 lbs
Extended Cab SLT3,500 lbs2.5L I4 DI DOHC VVT4WD / 6 Spd Auto, Hmd, 6L50200 HP / 191 ft/lbs

2012 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2012 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 2,400 lbs. and 5,500 lbs.

2012 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab SLE3,000 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,272 lbs5,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLE25,500 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive242 HP / 242 ft/lbs1,272 lbs5,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLT5,500 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive242 HP / 242 ft/lbs1,230 lbs5,300 lbs
Extended Cab SLE3,200 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,441 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLE25,500 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive242 HP / 242 ft/lbs1,422 lbs5,300 lbs
Regular Cab SLE2,400 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,484 lbs4,850 lbs

2011 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2011 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 2,200 lbs. and 5,500 lbs.

2011 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab SLE3,000 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,272 lbs5,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLT5,500 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled242 HP / 242 ft/lbs1,272 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLE2,200 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,441 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLT5,500 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled242 HP / 242 ft/lbs1,441 lbs5,000 lbs
Regular Cab SLE2,400 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,484 lbs4,850 lbs

2010 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2010 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 2,200 lbs. and 5,500 lbs.

2010 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab SLE3,000 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,272 lbs5,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLT5,500 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,272 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLE2,200 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,441 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLT5,500 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,441 lbs5,000 lbs
Regular Cab SLE2,400 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,484 lbs4,850 lbs

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2009 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2009 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 2,200 lbs. and 5,500 lbs.

2009 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab SLE3,000 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,413 lbs5,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLT5,500 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto242 HP / 242 ft/lbs1,413 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLE2,200 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,541 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLT5,500 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto242 HP / 242 ft/lbs1,541 lbs5,000 lbs
Regular Cab SLE2,400 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC SFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,585 lbs4,850 lbs

2008 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2008 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 2,100 lbs. and 5,500 lbs.

2008 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Extended Cab SL2,200 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,621 lbs5,000 lbs
Regular Cab SL2,400 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,590 lbs4,850 lbs
Crew Cab SLE2,100 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,445 lbs5,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLT5,500 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive242 HP / 242 ft/lbs1,445 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLE2,200 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,621 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLT5,500 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive242 HP / 242 ft/lbs1,621 lbs5,000 lbs
Regular Cab SLE2,400 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,590 lbs4,850 lbs

2007 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2007 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 1,900 lbs. and 4,000 lbs.

2007 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab SLE1,900 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,427 lbs5,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLT4,000 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive242 HP / 242 ft/lbs1,427 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SL (4 Cyl)2,100 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,592 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLE2,100 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,592 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLT4,000 lbs3.7L DOHC 5-Cylinder MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive242 HP / 242 ft/lbs1,592 lbs5,000 lbs
Regular Cab SL (4 Cyl)2,300 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,610 lbs4,850 lbs
Regular Cab SLE2,300 lbs2.9L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive185 HP / 190 ft/lbs1,610 lbs4,850 lbs

2006 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2006 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 1,400 lbs. and 4,000 lbs.

2006 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab SLE1,400 lbs2.8L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive175 HP / 185 ft/lbs1,415 lbs5,000 lbs
Crew Cab SLT4,000 lbs3.5L DOHC 5-Cylinder MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive220 HP / 225 ft/lbs1,415 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SL (4 Cyl)1,600 lbs2.8L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive175 HP / 185 ft/lbs1,633 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLE1,600 lbs2.8L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive175 HP / 185 ft/lbs1,633 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab SLT4,000 lbs3.5L DOHC 5-Cylinder MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive220 HP / 225 ft/lbs1,633 lbs5,000 lbs
Regular Cab SL (4 Cyl)1,800 lbs2.8L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive175 HP / 185 ft/lbs1,651 lbs4,850 lbs
Regular Cab SLE1,800 lbs2.8L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive175 HP / 185 ft/lbs1,651 lbs4,850 lbs

2005 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2005 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 4,000 lbs.

2005 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab SLE Z714,000 lbs3.5L DOHC 5-Cylinder MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive220 HP / 225 ft/lbs1,814 lbs5,300 lbs
Crew Cab Z85 SLE2,000 lbs2.8L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive175 HP / 185 ft/lbs1,514 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab Z712,200 lbs2.8L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive175 HP / 185 ft/lbs1,964 lbs5,300 lbs
Regular Cab Z712,400 lbs2.8L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive175 HP / 185 ft/lbs2,037 lbs5,150 lbs

2004 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2004 GMC Canyon towing capacity is between 3,100 lbs. and 4,000 lbs.

2004 GMC Canyon Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Crew Cab SLE Z714,000 lbs3.5L DOHC 5-Cylinder MFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive220 HP / 225 ft/lbs1,814 lbs5,300 lbs
Crew Cab Z85 SLE3,100 lbs2.8L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive175 HP / 185 ft/lbs1,514 lbs5,000 lbs
Extended Cab Z713,200 lbs2.8L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive175 HP / 185 ft/lbs1,964 lbs5,300 lbs
Regular Cab Z713,500 lbs2.8L I4 DOHC MFIRWD / 5 Spd Manual With Overdrive175 HP / 185 ft/lbs2,037 lbs5,150 lbs