Tow Chart

2018 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.

2018 GMC Canyon towing capacity by engine

The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.

EngineConventionalConfigurations
DURAMAX 2.8L I-47,700 lbs4
3.6L V-67,000 lbs6
2.5L I-43,500 lbs3

2018 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)

2018 GMC Canyon DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX)hitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; label printed 'CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; this is the short box half of a split cell2WD3.427,700 lbsTrailering Package (Z82)p. 22
CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (LONG BOX)hitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; label printed 'CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; this is the long box half of a split cell; 2.5L long box printed as a dash2WD3.427,700 lbsTrailering Package (Z82)p. 22
CANYON CREW CAB 4WD (SHORT BOX)hitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; label printed 'CANYON CREW CAB 4WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; this is the short box half of a split cell; 2.5L printed as dashes4WD3.427,600 lbsp. 22
CANYON CREW CAB 4WD (LONG BOX)hitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; label printed 'CANYON CREW CAB 4WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; this is the long box half of a split cell; 2.5L printed as dashes4WD3.427,550 lbsp. 22
2018 GMC Canyon 3.6L V-6 towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
CANYON EXTENDED CAB 2WDhitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; Duramax 2.8L cell printed as a dash2WD3.427,000 lbsp. 22
CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX)hitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; label printed 'CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; this is the short box half of a split cell2WD3.427,000 lbsTrailering Package (Z82)p. 22
CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (LONG BOX)hitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; label printed 'CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; this is the long box half of a split cell; 2.5L long box printed as a dash2WD3.427,000 lbsTrailering Package (Z82)p. 22
CANYON EXTENDED CAB 4WDhitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; Duramax 2.8L cell printed as a dash4WD3.427,000 lbsTrailering Package (Z82)p. 22
CANYON CREW CAB 4WD (SHORT BOX)hitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; label printed 'CANYON CREW CAB 4WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; this is the short box half of a split cell; 2.5L printed as dashes4WD3.427,000 lbsTrailering Package (Z82)p. 22
CANYON CREW CAB 4WD (LONG BOX)hitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; label printed 'CANYON CREW CAB 4WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; this is the long box half of a split cell; 2.5L printed as dashes4WD3.427,000 lbsTrailering Package (Z82)p. 22
2018 GMC Canyon 2.5L I-4 towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
CANYON EXTENDED CAB 2WDhitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; Duramax 2.8L cell printed as a dash2WD4.103,500 lbsp. 22
CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX)hitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; label printed 'CANYON CREW CAB 2WD (SHORT BOX/LONG BOX)'; this is the short box half of a split cell2WD4.103,500 lbsp. 22
CANYON EXTENDED CAB 4WDhitch type not named in this table; the table notes give a trailer tongue weight percentage, i.e. ratings for a ball (tongue-weight) hitch; Duramax 2.8L cell printed as a dash4WD4.103,500 lbsp. 22

Common questions

Which 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 GMC Canyon

Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.

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Where these numbers come from

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