2020 GMC Canyon towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- SLE Crew Cab RWD, 2.5L.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 8 of 14 trucks (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,160 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 155% of 3,926 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 7,700 lb: SLE Crew Cab RWD, $31,000.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLE Crew Cab RWD | 2.5L | RWD | 7,700 lb | 1,574 lb | 5,500 lb | 3,926 lb | $31,000 |
| All Terrain Crew Cab 4WD with Cloth | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,600 lb | 2,074 lb | 6,000 lb | 3,926 lb to 4,480 lb | $37,900 |
| All Terrain Crew Cab 4WD with Leather | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,600 lb | 2,020 lb | 6,000 lb | 3,980 lb to 4,480 lb | $39,300 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 141" All Terrain w/Cloth | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,550 lb | 1,847 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,153 lb | $38,500 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 141" All Terrain w/Leather | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,550 lb | 1,792 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,208 lb | $39,900 |
| 2WD Ext Cab 128" | 2.5L | 2WD | 7,000 lb | 1,558 lb | 5,400 lb | 3,842 lb to 4,259 lb | $25,700 |
| 2WD Ext Cab 128" SLE | 2.5L | 2WD | 7,000 lb | 1,564 lb | 5,400 lb | 3,836 lb to 4,259 lb | $29,100 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,000 lb | 2,058 lb | 5,900 lb | 3,842 lb to 4,480 lb | $31,100 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" SLE | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,000 lb | 2,064 lb | 5,900 lb | 3,836 lb to 4,480 lb | $34,500 |
| SLT Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,000 lb | 1,820 lb | 5,800 lb | 3,980 lb | $35,900 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" All Terrain w/Cloth | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,000 lb | 2,064 lb | 5,900 lb | 3,836 lb to 4,480 lb | $36,600 |
| Denali Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,000 lb | 1,820 lb | 5,800 lb | 3,980 lb | $40,500 |
| Extended Cab 6 ft 2WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 2WD | 7,000 lb | 1,426 lb | 5,369 lb | 3,943 lb | N/A |
| Extended Cab SLE 6 ft 2WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 2WD | 7,000 lb | 1,433 lb | 5,370 lb | 3,937 lb | N/A |
| Crew Cab All Terrain 5 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb | 1,531 lb | 5,970 lb | 4,439 lb | N/A |
| Crew Cab All Terrain 6 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb | 1,475 lb | 5,970 lb | 4,495 lb | N/A |
| Extended Cab All Terrain 6 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb | 1,522 lb | 5,870 lb | 4,348 lb | N/A |
| 2WD Ext Cab 128" SL | 2.5L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 1,558 lb | 5,400 lb | 3,842 lb to 4,259 lb | $22,200 |
| Extended Cab SL 6 ft 2WD | 2.5L 4cyl | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 1,426 lb | 5,369 lb | 3,943 lb | N/A |
| Crew Cab RWD | 2.5L | RWD | 3,500 lb to 7,000 lb | 1,475 lb to 1,605 lb | 5,500 lb | 3,995 lb | $27,600 |
| SLE Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb to 7,600 lb | 1,531 lb to 2,074 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,488 lb | $36,100 |
| SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb to 7,550 lb | 1,475 lb to 1,847 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,495 lb | $36,700 |
| SLT Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb to 7,600 lb | 1,481 lb to 2,020 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,488 lb | $39,400 |
| SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb to 7,550 lb | 1,423 lb to 1,792 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,546 lb | $40,000 |
| Denali Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb to 7,600 lb | 1,481 lb to 2,020 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,488 lb | $44,000 |
| Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb to 7,550 lb | 1,423 lb to 1,792 lb | 6,000 lb | 4,546 lb | $44,300 |
No rating listed: 6 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2015: 6,000 lb to 7,000 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 7,000 lb to 7,600 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 7,600 lb to 7,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 11,300 lb | SLE Double Cab RWD | $38,000 |
| GMC Canyon (this car) | 7,700 lb | SLE Crew Cab RWD | $31,000 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | $28,700 |
| Ford Ranger | 3,500 lb | XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete | $24,110 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree