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2021 GMC Canyon towing capacity

Max tow rating

7,700lb

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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 3,936 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 6,160 lbRating: 7,700 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,160 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

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
What it can pull at 6,160 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,160 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,160 lb
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 7,700 lb: Elevation Crew Cab RWD, $32,200.

2021 GMC Canyon tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Elevation Crew Cab RWD2.5LRWD7,700 lb1,564 lb5,500 lb3,936 lb$32,200
Elevation Crew Cab 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD7,550 lb1,531 lb to 2,064 lb6,000 lb4,470 lb$37,300
Elevation Crew Cab LB 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD7,550 lb1,475 lb to 1,840 lb6,000 lb4,510 lb$37,900
AT4 Crew Cab 4WD with Cloth3.6L4WD7,550 lb2,064 lb6,000 lb3,936 lb to 4,480 lb$38,400
4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Cloth3.6L4WD7,550 lb1,840 lb6,000 lb4,160 lb$39,000
AT4 Crew Cab 4WD with Leather3.6L4WD7,550 lb2,000 lb6,000 lb4,000 lb to 4,480 lb$40,200
4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Leather3.6L4WD7,550 lb1,757 lb6,000 lb4,243 lb$40,800
Denali Crew Cab 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD7,550 lb1,481 lb to 2,000 lb6,000 lb4,540 lb$44,700
Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD7,550 lb1,423 lb to 1,757 lb6,000 lb4,243 lb$45,000
Crew Cab AT4 5 ft 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD7,550 lb1,531 lb6,001 lb4,470 lbN/A
Crew Cab AT4 6 ft 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD7,550 lb1,475 lb5,985 lb4,510 lbN/A
Elevation Standard Extended Cab RWD2.5LRWD7,000 lb1,430 lb to 1,558 lb5,400 lb3,950 lb$26,800
Elevation Standard Crew Cab RWD2.5LRWD7,000 lb1,440 lb to 1,605 lb5,500 lb3,948 lb$28,700
Elevation Extended Cab RWD2.5LRWD7,000 lb1,433 lb to 1,554 lb5,400 lb3,960 lb$30,300
4WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard3.6L4WD7,000 lb2,058 lb5,900 lb3,842 lb to 4,480 lb$32,200
Denali Crew Cab RWD3.6LRWD7,000 lb1,800 lb5,800 lb4,000 lb$41,200

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,000200920122017202020232026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • 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

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
GMC Sierra 150011,800 lbSLT Crew Cab LB 4WD$51,100
Ford F-15011,200 lbLimited SuperCrew RWD$73,105
GMC Canyon (this car)7,700 lbElevation Crew Cab RWD$32,200
Chevrolet Colorado7,700 lb4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck$29,100
Toyota Tacoma6,800 lbSR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD$31,335
Nissan Frontier6,720 lbS King Cab 4WD$30,080
Ford Ranger3,500 lbXL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete$24,820

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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