2023 GMC Canyon towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- 2WD Crew Cab Elevation, 2.7L.
- Base trim: 7,700 lb.
- Top 50% of 18 trucks (2023).
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
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 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: 2WD Crew Cab Elevation, $36,900.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD Crew Cab Elevation | 2.7L | 2WD | 7,700 lb | 1,779 lb | 6,100 lb | 4,321 lb to 4,716 lb | $36,900 |
| Elevation Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,590 lb to 1,929 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,321 lb to 5,298 lb | $40,200 |
| AT4 Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,550 lb to 1,720 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,530 lb to 5,298 lb | $43,900 |
| Denali Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,360 lb to 1,499 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,751 lb to 5,298 lb | $51,000 |
| AT4X Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,250 lb to 1,385 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,970 lb | $55,500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lb | RST Double Cab 4WD | $52,300 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,200 lb | SLE Double Cab RWD | $50,200 |
| Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb | SR5 Double Cab RWD | $44,470 |
| GMC Canyon (this car) | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab Elevation | $36,900 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | $37,000 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 7,650 lb | Texas Trail Edition 5 ft 4WD | N/A |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $38,800 |
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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree