2017 GMC Canyon towing capacity
Up to 7,700 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: CANYON CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BOX, 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.
Highest published rating7,700 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 3,500 lbs.
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.
2017 GMC Canyon towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2017 GMC Canyon towing capacity chart
All 13 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 CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BOXtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; printed label 'CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; short box value (first of the printed pair) | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | Trailering Package (Z82) | p. 22 |
| CANYON CREW CAB 2WD LONG BOXtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; printed label 'CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; long box value (second of the printed pair); 2.5L I-4 printed as a dash for long box | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | Trailering Package (Z82) | p. 22 |
| CANYON CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BOXtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; printed label 'CANYON CREW CAB 4WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; short box value (first of the printed pair); 2.5L I-4 printed as dashes | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | p. 22 | |
| CANYON CREW CAB 4WD LONG BOXtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; printed label 'CANYON CREW CAB 4WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; long box value (second of the printed pair); 2.5L I-4 printed as dashes | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,550 lbs | p. 22 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANYON EXTENDED CAB 2WDtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | p. 22 | |
| CANYON CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BOXtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; printed label 'CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; short box value (first of the printed pair) | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | Trailering Package (Z82) | p. 22 |
| CANYON CREW CAB 2WD LONG BOXtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; printed label 'CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; long box value (second of the printed pair); 2.5L I-4 printed as a dash for long box | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | Trailering Package (Z82) | p. 22 |
| CANYON EXTENDED CAB 4WDtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | Trailering Package (Z82) | p. 22 |
| CANYON CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BOXtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; printed label 'CANYON CREW CAB 4WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; short box value (first of the printed pair); 2.5L I-4 printed as dashes | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | Trailering Package (Z82) | p. 22 |
| CANYON CREW CAB 4WD LONG BOXtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; printed label 'CANYON CREW CAB 4WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; long box value (second of the printed pair); 2.5L I-4 printed as dashes | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | Trailering Package (Z82) | p. 22 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANYON EXTENDED CAB 2WDtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model | 2WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | p. 22 | |
| CANYON CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BOXtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; printed label 'CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; short box value (first of the printed pair) | 2WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | p. 22 | |
| CANYON EXTENDED CAB 4WDtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model | 4WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | p. 22 |
Common questions
Which 2017 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 2017 GMC Canyon need to tow 7,700 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Trailering Package (Z82).
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2017 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 2017 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 2017 GMC Canyon. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2017 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
- 2017 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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