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2008 GMC Canyon towing capacity

The 2008 GMC Canyon is published in 24 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 1,900 to 5,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (5,500 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2008 GMC Canyon with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
YC1 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,400 4,850 3,332 1,518
SL 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,400 4,850 3,332 1,518
SLE1 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,400 4,850 3,332 1,518
SLE2 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB — 242 242 — 4,000 4,850 3,402 1,448
SL 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,200 5,000 3,468 1,532
SLE1 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,200 5,000 3,468 1,532
SLE2 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 5,500 5,000 3,567 1,433
SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 5,500 5,000 3,567 1,433
YC1 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,200 5,000 3,386 1,614
SLE1 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 3,000 5,000 3,722 1,278
SLE2 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 5,500 5,000 3,783 1,217
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 5,500 5,000 3,783 1,217
SL 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,100 5,150 3,615 1,535
SLE1 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,100 5,150 3,615 1,535
SLE2 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB — 242 242 — 4,000 5,150 3,715 1,435
YC1 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,100 5,150 3,541 1,609
SL 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 1,900 5,300 3,777 1,523
SLE1 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 1,900 5,300 3,777 1,523
SLE2 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 5,500 5,300 3,877 1,423
SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 5,500 5,300 3,877 1,423
YC1 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 1,900 5,300 3,695 1,605
SLE1 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 5,500 5,300 4,062 1,238
SLE2 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 5,500 5,300 4,062 1,238
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 5,500 5,300 4,062 1,238

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2007

The 2007 GMC Canyon carried a maximum tow rating of 4,000 lb. The 2008 model adds 1,500 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2007 GMC Canyon page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2008 GMC models

The rest of GMC's 2008 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB 13,000
2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended CAB 13,000
2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Regular CAB 13,000
2008 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew CAB 13,000
2008 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Extended CAB 13,000
2008 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Regular CAB 13,000

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.