2027 GMC Canyon towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700 lb
- Cheapest at max
- Crew Cab Denali 4WD
- 2.7L 4cyl
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
Rank 7 of 12 trucks (2027).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- Up to 6,160 lb
- Room left
- 1,600 lb (21% of the rating)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.
What it can pull
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.
- Max tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 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: Crew Cab Denali 4WD, $53,600.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcesources differ
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | Max loaded weight | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab Denali 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,390 lb to 1,530 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,720 lb to 4,840 lb | $53,600 |
| 2WD Crew Cab Elevation | 2.7L 4cyl | 2WD | 7,700 lb | 1,803 lb | 6,100 lb | 4,297 lb | $39,200 to $39,500 |
| Crew Cab AT4 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,570 lb to 1,708 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,542 lb to 4,650 lb | $45,800 to $46,100 |
| Crew Cab Elevation 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,610 lb to 1,953 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,297 lb to 4,610 lb | $42,500 to $42,800 |
| Crew Cab AT4X 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,260 lb to 1,708 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,542 lb to 4,960 lb | $57,600 to $57,900 |
No rating listed: 4 trims.
Highest rating by year
- Changed in 2015: 6,000 lb to 7,000 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 7,000 lb to 7,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 13,500 lb | King Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD | $70,260 |
| RAM 1500 | 11,140 lb | Crew Cab Rebel 4WD | $65,845 |
| GMC Canyon (this car) | 7,700 lb | Crew Cab Denali 4WD | $53,600 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab WT | $33,000 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 7,700 lb | Sport RHD 4WD | $49,500 |
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.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ