2021 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity
The 2021 GMC Canyon tows up to 7,700 lb. The exact figure depends on engine, cab, drive and axle ratio; the lowest-rated setup tows 3,500 lb.
11 configurations from the manufacturer's guide.
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7,700lb trailer
2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle
- GCWR
- 12,700
- Axle
- 3.42
- Hitch
- Class III
2021 Canyon towing capacity by engine
| Engine | Tows up to (lb) | Best setup |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel | 7,7002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle |
| 3.6L Gas V6 | 7,0002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle |
| 2.5L Gas I4 | 3,5002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle |
Show all 11 configurations (cab, axle ratio, GCWR, hitch class)
| Engine | Cab / body | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | Payload (lb) | GVWR (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel | Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | — | 7,7002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,470 | 6,000 | 12,700 | Class III |
| 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel | Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | — | 7,5502021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,440 | 6,200 | 12,700 | Class III |
| 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel | Canyon Crew Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | — | 7,5502021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,380 | 6,200 | 12,700 | Class III |
| 3.6L Gas V6 | Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | — | 7,0002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,578 | 5,800 | 12,000 | Class III |
| 3.6L Gas V6 | Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | — | 7,0002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,500 | 6,000 | 12,000 | Class III |
| 3.6L Gas V6 | Canyon Crew Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | — | 7,0002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,460 | 6,000 | 12,000 | Class III |
| 3.6L Gas V6 | Canyon Extended Cab | 2WD | 3.42 | — | 7,0002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,560 | 5,700 | 12,000 | Class III |
| 3.6L Gas V6 | Canyon Extended Cab | 4WD | 3.42 | — | 7,0002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,520 | 5,900 | 12,000 | Class III |
| 2.5L Gas I4 | Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 3,5002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,440 | 5,500 | 8,500 | Class II |
| 2.5L Gas I4 | Canyon Extended Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 3,5002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,430 | 5,400 | 8,500 | Class II |
| 2.5L Gas I4 | Canyon Extended Cab 4WD (Fleet Only) | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 3,5002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,400 | 5,600 | 8,500 | Class II |
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Can the 2021 GMC Canyon tow it?
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Towing setup for the 2021 GMC Canyon
What to fit, in order · sized to its 7,700 lb rating
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Class III receiver hitchEssential
2021 GMC Canyon is rated to 7,700 lb, which falls in Class III (up to 8,000 lb).
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Ball mountEssential
Ball mount drop/rise to keep the trailer level.
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7-pin wiring harnessEssential
A 7-pin connector carries the brake-controller output and 12V charge line.
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Trailer brake controllerHeavier trailers
Trailers over about 1,500 lb need their own brakes in most US states; thresholds vary by state.
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Weight-distribution hitchHeavier trailers
Recommended when the trailer exceeds the manufacturer's threshold for this configuration or half the vehicle's curb weight.
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Tow mirrorsWide trailers
Required in many states when the trailer is wider than the tow vehicle.
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Frequently asked
- How much can a 2021 GMC Canyon tow?
- The 2021 GMC Canyon tows up to 7,700 lb when equipped as 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle (2021 GMC Trailering Guide, page 22, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
- What is the lowest rated 2021 Canyon configuration?
- 3,500 lb for the 2.5L Gas I4, Canyon Extended Cab 4WD (Fleet Only), 4WD, 4.10 axle. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.
- Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?
- Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.