2021 GMC Canyon towing capacity
Up to 7,700 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD, 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 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.
2021 GMC Canyon towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2021 GMC Canyon towing capacity chart
All 11 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 | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 12,700 lbs | p. 22 | |
| Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,550 lbs | 12,700 lbs | p. 22 | |
| Canyon Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,550 lbs | 12,700 lbs | p. 22 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 22 | |
| Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 22 | |
| Canyon Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 22 | |
| Canyon Extended Cab 2WD | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 22 | |
| Canyon Extended Cab 4WD | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 22 |
Common questions
Which 2021 GMC Canyon engine tows the most?
2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel, at up to 7,700 lbs. Next is 3.6L Gas V6 at up to 7,000 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2021 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 2021 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 2021 GMC Canyon. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2021 GMC Canyon. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2021 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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