What can the 2026 GMC Canyon tow?

Yes, up to

7,700 lb

Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.

TrailerTrimPeopleEach person, lbCargo, lbTongue weight, %

Trailer check

Yes. 2,705 lb under the rating.

Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.

Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate

Checks for this trailer and trim
Check	Numbers
Tow rating Pass	4,995 lb loaded. Rating 7,700 lb. 65% of the rating. Margin 2,705 lb.
80% of the rating Pass	Up to 6,160 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit.
Payload Pass	Tongue weight 624 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 924 lb. Payload 1,803 lb. Left 879 lb.
Hitch needed Info	Class III, up to 8,000 lb.
Frontal area Not known	Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide.

People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: 2WD Crew Cab Elevation.

Yes: 4 trims. 1 trim: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only.

Every rated trim against this trailer
Trim	Tow rating	Share of rating	Payload	Payload left	Result
2WD Crew Cab Elevation	7,700 lb	65%	1,803 lb	879 lb	Yes
Crew Cab Elevation 4WD	7,700 lb	65%	Not listed	Not listed	Tow rating only
Crew Cab AT4 4WD	7,700 lb	65%	1,600 lb	676 lb	Yes
Crew Cab Denali 4WD	7,700 lb	65%	1,530 lb	606 lb	Yes
Crew Cab AT4X 4WD	6,000 lb	83%	1,290 lb	366 lb	Yes

Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.

Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.