GMC Canyon towing capacity
The 2026 GMC Canyon is rated for up to 7,700 lbs with a conventional ball hitch, in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2026 GMC Canyon
| Engine | Conventional | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 7,700 lbs | |
| 2.7L TurboMax | 7,700 lbs |
All 9 2026 Canyon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide; 2026 CANYON MAX TRAILERING
2025 GMC Canyon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 7,700 lbs |
All 5 2025 Canyon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2025 GM Envolve Fleet Guide
2024 GMC Canyon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| TurboMax | 7,700 lbs |
All 6 2024 Canyon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2023 GMC Canyon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 2.7L Turbo High-Output | 7,700 lbs |
All 5 2023 Canyon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2022 GMC Canyon
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel | 7,700 lbs |
| 3.6L V6 | 7,000 lbs |
| 2.5L I4 (limited availability) | 3,500 lbs |
All 10 2022 Canyon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2021 GMC Canyon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel | 7,700 lbs |
| 3.6L Gas V6 | 7,000 lbs |
| 2.5L Gas I4 | 3,500 lbs |
All 11 2021 Canyon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2021 GMC Trailering Guide
2020 GMC Canyon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel | 7,700 lbs |
| 3.6L V6 | 7,000 lbs |
| 2.5L I4 | 3,500 lbs |
All 11 2020 Canyon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2020 GMC Trailering Guide
2019 GMC Canyon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| DURAMAX 2.8L I4 | 7,700 lbs |
| 3.6L V6 | 7,000 lbs |
| 2.5L I4 | 3,500 lbs |
All 13 2019 Canyon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2019 GMC Trailering Guide
2018 GMC Canyon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 | 7,700 lbs |
| 3.6L V-6 | 7,000 lbs |
| 2.5L I-4 | 3,500 lbs |
All 13 2018 Canyon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2018 GMC Trailering Guide
2017 GMC Canyon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 | 7,700 lbs |
| 3.6L V-6 | 7,000 lbs |
| 2.5L I-4 | 3,500 lbs |
All 13 2017 Canyon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2017 GMC Trailering Guide
2016 GMC Canyon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 | 7,700 lbs |
| 3.6L V-6 | 7,000 lbs |
| 2.5L I-4 | 3,500 lbs |
All 6 2016 Canyon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2016 GMC Trailering Guide
2015 GMC Canyon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 3.6L V-6 | 7,000 lbs |
| 2.5L I-4 | 3,500 lbs |
All 4 2015 Canyon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2015 GMC Trailering Guide
Common questions
How has the GMC Canyon's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 7,700 lbs; 2025: 7,700 lbs; 2024: 7,700 lbs; 2023: 7,700 lbs; 2022: 7,700 lbs; 2021: 7,700 lbs; 2020: 7,700 lbs; 2019: 7,700 lbs; 2018: 7,700 lbs; 2017: 7,700 lbs; 2016: 7,700 lbs; 2015: 7,000 lbs.
What hitch are the GMC Canyon ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.