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2022 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 3,938 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, $34,400.

2022 GMC Canyon tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Elevation Crew Cab RWD2.5LRWD7,700 lb1,562 lb5,500 lb3,938 lb$34,400
Elevation Crew Cab 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD7,550 lb1,500 lb to 2,062 lb6,000 lb4,470 lb$39,500
Elevation Crew Cab LB 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD7,550 lb1,460 lb to 1,846 lb6,000 lb4,510 lb$40,100
AT4 Crew Cab 4WD with Cloth3.6L4WD7,550 lb2,062 lb6,000 lb3,938 lb to 4,480 lb$40,600
4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Cloth3.6L4WD7,550 lb1,846 lb6,000 lb4,154 lb$41,200
AT4 Crew Cab 4WD with Leather3.6L4WD7,550 lb1,950 lb6,000 lb4,050 lb to 4,480 lb$42,400
4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Leather3.6L4WD7,550 lb1,707 lb6,000 lb4,169 lb to 4,480 lb$43,000
Denali Crew Cab 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD7,550 lb1,430 lb to 1,950 lb6,000 lb4,540 lb$46,900
Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD7,550 lb1,260 lb to 1,707 lb6,000 lb4,169 lb to 4,650 lb$47,200
Crew Cab AT4 5 ft 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD7,550 lb1,500 lb5,970 lb4,470 lbN/A
Crew Cab AT4 6 ft 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD7,550 lb1,460 lb5,970 lb4,510 lbN/A
Elevation Standard Crew Cab RWD2.5L 4cylRWD7,000 lb1,440 lb to 1,901 lb5,800 lb3,948 lb$29,400
4WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard3.6L4WD7,000 lb2,055 lb5,900 lb3,845 lb to 4,480 lb$32,900
Denali Crew Cab RWD3.6LRWD7,000 lb1,750 lb5,800 lb4,050 lb$43,400
Elevation Standard Extended Cab RWD2.5L 4cylRWD7,000 lb to 7,700 lb1,430 lb to 1,855 lb5,700 lb3,950 lb$27,500
Elevation Extended Cab RWD2.5L 4cylRWD7,000 lb to 7,700 lb1,410 lb to 1,548 lb5,400 lb3,948 lb$32,500

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

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
GMC Sierra 150013,200 lbSLE Double Cab RWD$46,660
RAM 150010,650 lbClassic Regular Cab SLT 8 ft 2WDN/A
GMC Canyon (this car)7,700 lbElevation Crew Cab RWD$34,400
Chevrolet Colorado7,700 lb4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck$30,035
Toyota Tacoma6,800 lbSR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD$32,085
Nissan Frontier6,720 lbS King Cab RWD$28,690
Ford Ranger3,500 lbXL SuperCab 4WD$29,835

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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