2026 GMC Canyon towing capacity
Up to 7,700 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Elevation, Crew Cab Elevation 2WD 5' box 131.0 in. conventional, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,000 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.
2026 GMC Canyon towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2026 GMC Canyon towing capacity chart
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation, Crew Cab Elevation 2WD 5' box 131.0 in. conventional | 2WD | 7,700 lbs | p. 123 | |||
| Elevation, Crew Cab Elevation 4WD 5' box 131.0 in. conventional | 4WD | 7,700 lbs | p. 123 | |||
| AT4, Crew Cab AT4 4WD 5' box 131.0 in. conventional | 4WD | 7,700 lbs | p. 123 | |||
| Denali, Crew Cab Denali 4WD 5' box 131.0 in. conventional | 4WD | 7,700 lbs | p. 123 | |||
| AT4X, Crew Cab AT4X 4WD 5' box 131.0 in. conventional | 4WD | 6,000 lbs | p. 123 |
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREW CAB 2WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 13,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB 4WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 13,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| AT4X, CREW CAB 4WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol; footnote 3: AT4X | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,000 lbs | 11,600 lbs | p. 1 | |
| AT4X AEV Edition, CREW CAB 4WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol; footnote 4: AT4X AEV Edition | 4WD | 3.42 | 5,500 lbs | 11,600 lbs | p. 1 |
Common questions
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide; 2026 CANYON MAX TRAILERING. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2026 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 2026 GMC Canyon. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2026 GMC Canyon. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide, GM Fleet. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2026 CANYON MAX TRAILERING, 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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