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2009 GMC Canyon towing capacity

The 2009 GMC Canyon is published in 22 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 2009 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
Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,400 4,850 3,337 1,513
SLE1 4x2 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,400 4,850 3,337 1,513
SLE1 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,200 5,000 3,503 1,497
SLE2 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 2,200 5,000 3,503 1,497
SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 2,200 5,000 3,503 1,497
Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,200 5,000 3,503 1,497
Value Package 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,200 5,000 3,503 1,497
SLE3 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 300 320 — 2,200 5,000 3,503 1,497
SLE1 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 3,000 5,000 3,714 1,286
SLE2 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 3,000 5,000 3,714 1,286
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 3,000 5,000 3,714 1,286
Value Package 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 3,000 5,000 3,714 1,286
SLE3 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 300 320 — 3,000 5,000 3,714 1,286
SLE1 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,100 5,150 3,660 1,490
Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB — 185 190 — 2,100 5,150 3,660 1,490
SLE1 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 1,900 5,300 3,818 1,482
SLE2 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 1,900 5,300 3,818 1,482
SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 1,900 5,300 3,818 1,482
Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 126 in. WB — 185 190 — 1,900 5,300 3,818 1,482
SLE1 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 5,500 5,300 4,081 1,219
SLE2 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 5,500 5,300 4,081 1,219
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 126 in. WB — 242 242 — 5,500 5,300 4,081 1,219

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 2008

The 2008 GMC Canyon carried a maximum tow rating of 5,500 lb. The 2009 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2008 GMC Canyon page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2009 GMC models

The rest of GMC's 2009 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB 13,000
2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended CAB 13,000
2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Regular CAB 13,000
2009 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew CAB 13,000
2009 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Extended CAB 13,000
2009 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.