2016 GMC Canyon towing capacity
Up to 7,700 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: CANYON 2WD, DURAMAX 2.8L I-4, 2WD, 3.42 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 3,500 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2016 GMC Canyon towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2016 GMC Canyon towing capacity chart
All 6 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANYON 2WDtable does not name the hitch; its notes give trailer tongue weight limits and weight-distributing hitch guidance (conventional hitch) and no fifth-wheel rating is given; footnote 1 says Duramax 2.8L ratings require Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | Trailering Package (Z82); Crew Cab | p. 17 |
| CANYON 4WDtable does not name the hitch; its notes give trailer tongue weight limits and weight-distributing hitch guidance (conventional hitch) and no fifth-wheel rating is given; footnote 1 says Duramax 2.8L ratings require Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | Trailering Package (Z82); Crew Cab | p. 17 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANYON 2WDtable does not name the hitch; its notes give trailer tongue weight limits and weight-distributing hitch guidance (conventional hitch) and no fifth-wheel rating is given | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | Trailering Package (Z82) | p. 17 |
| CANYON 4WDtable does not name the hitch; its notes give trailer tongue weight limits and weight-distributing hitch guidance (conventional hitch) and no fifth-wheel rating is given | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | Trailering Package (Z82) | p. 17 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANYON 2WDtable does not name the hitch; its notes give trailer tongue weight limits and weight-distributing hitch guidance (conventional hitch) and no fifth-wheel rating is given | 2WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | p. 17 | |
| CANYON 4WDtable does not name the hitch; its notes give trailer tongue weight limits and weight-distributing hitch guidance (conventional hitch) and no fifth-wheel rating is given | 4WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | p. 17 |
Common questions
Which 2016 GMC Canyon engine tows the most?
DURAMAX 2.8L I-4, at up to 7,700 lbs. Next is 3.6L V-6 at up to 7,000 lbs.
What does a 2016 GMC Canyon need to tow 7,700 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Trailering Package (Z82); Crew Cab.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2016 GMC Trailering Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2016 GMC Canyon
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2016 GMC Canyon. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2016 GMC Canyon. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
Where these numbers come from
- 2016 GMC Trailering Guide, GMC. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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