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2026 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
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 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: 2WD Crew Cab Elevation, $38,900.

2026 GMC Canyon tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
2WD Crew Cab Elevation2.7L2WD7,700 lb1,803 lb6,100 lb4,297 lb to 4,716 lb$38,900
Crew Cab Elevation 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD7,700 lb1,610 lb to 1,953 lb6,100 lb to 6,250 lb4,297 lb to 5,298 lb$42,200
Crew Cab AT4 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD7,700 lb1,570 lb to 1,708 lb6,250 lb4,650 lb$45,500
Crew Cab Denali 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD7,700 lb1,390 lb to 1,530 lb6,250 lb4,720 lb$53,300
Crew Cab AT4X 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,260 lb to 1,708 lb6,250 lb4,960 lb$57,300

No rating listed: 4 trims.

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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford F-15013,500 lbKing Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD$69,930
Chevrolet Silverado 150013,300 lbLT Double Cab RWD$47,900
GMC Sierra 150013,300 lbElevation Double Cab RWD$50,500
GMC Canyon (this car)7,700 lb2WD Crew Cab Elevation$38,900
Chevrolet Colorado7,700 lb2WD Crew Cab WT$32,400
Honda Ridgeline5,000 lbSport AWD$40,795

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.

How values are checked