GMC Canyon Towing Capacity by Year (2017–2026)
The 2021 GMC Canyon tows up to 7,700 lb. Pick a year for every engine, cab and axle ratio.
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2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle
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Maximum towing capacity by model year
| Year | Max trailer (lb) | Configuration that achieves it |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,7002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle |
No manufacturer ratings published on this site yet for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
All 11 2021 configurations · or open the 2021 page
| 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 |
Safety: Manufacturer ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle. Your vehicle's certification label (driver's door jamb) and owner's manual override this site.
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).
- How much can a 2021 GMC Canyon with the 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel tow?
- Up to 7,700 lb, as 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle. Across the 3 configurations with this engine, ratings run from 7,550 lb to 7,700 lb depending on cab, drive and axle ratio.
- How much can a 2021 GMC Canyon with the 3.6L Gas V6 tow?
- Up to 7,000 lb, as 3.6L Gas V6, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle. Every one of the 5 configurations with this engine is rated the same.
- How much can a 2021 GMC Canyon with the 2.5L Gas I4 tow?
- Up to 3,500 lb, as 2.5L Gas I4, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle. Every one of the 3 configurations with this engine is rated the same.
- Can a 2021 GMC Canyon tow 7,000 lb?
- Only in some configurations. 8 of the 11 listed for 2021 are rated at or above 7,000 lb; the lowest that qualifies is 7,000 lb as 3.6L Gas V6, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle. The rest are rated below it, so the configuration decides.
- Which 2021 GMC Canyon configurations can tow 7,000 lb?
- 8 of the 11 listed for 2021 are rated at or above 7,000 lb, the highest being 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle at 7,700 lb. By engine, that is the 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel at up to 7,700 lb, the 3.6L Gas V6 at up to 7,000 lb. Cab, drive and axle ratio decide the rest, so check the row that matches your vehicle.
- Which Canyon configuration tows the most?
- For 2021, the highest manufacturer rating is 7,700 lb for the 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle. Other engines, axle ratios and cab/drive combinations are rated lower; see the per-year table.
- What is the GCWR of a 2021 GMC Canyon?
- Between 8,500 lb and 12,700 lb, depending on the configuration, across the 11 configurations listed for 2021 that state one. Gross combined weight rating is the most the truck and loaded trailer may weigh together. The figure for your own vehicle is on the certification label inside the driver's door jamb, and the table above lists it per configuration.
- What hitch class does the Canyon need?
- A 7,700 lb rating falls in Class III. Lower-rated configurations may need a lower class; the class never raises the vehicle's own rating.
- Do these ratings apply to my truck?
- Only if your vehicle matches the configuration in the row, including the axle ratio and tow package. Manufacturer ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle; the certification label on the driver's door jamb and the owner's manual override this site.