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2017 GMC Canyon towing capacity

The 2017 GMC Canyon is published in 41 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 3,000 to 7,600 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (7,600 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2017 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
SL Pickup 2D 6 ft 4-Cyl, VVT, 2.5 Liter 200 191 — 3,500 — 3,905 —
Pickup 2D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 308 275 — 3,500 — 3,905 —
SLE Pickup 2D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 308 275 — 3,500 — 3,938 —
Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,000 — 4,212 —
Pickup 4D 5 ft 4-Cyl, VVT, 2.5 Liter 200 191 — 7,000 — 3,996 —
SLT Pickup 2D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 308 275 — 7,000 — 4,158 —
SLE Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,508 —
SLE Pickup 4D 5 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,440 —
SLT Pickup 4D 5 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,488 —
SLT Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,545 —
Denali Pickup 4D 5 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,488 —
Denali Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,545 —
Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,000 — 4,212 —
Pickup 4D 5 ft 4-Cyl, VVT, 2.5 Liter 200 191 — 7,000 — 3,996 —
SLE Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,508 —
SLE Pickup 4D 5 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,440 —
SLT Pickup 4D 5 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,488 —
SLT Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,545 —
Denali Pickup 4D 5 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,488 —
Denali Pickup 4D 6 ft V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 305 269 — 7,600 — 4,545 —
SL 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,000 5,400 3,938 1,462
Base 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,000 5,400 3,938 1,462
Base 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,000 5,500 3,996 1,504
Base 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 5,800 4,212 1,588
Base 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,000 5,600 4,140 1,460
SLE 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,000 5,400 3,938 1,462
SLE 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 7,000 5,500 4,028 1,472
SLE 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 5,800 4,268 1,532
SLE 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 200 191 4.1 3,000 5,600 4,182 1,418
SLE 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 6,000 4,440 1,560
SLE 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 6,000 4,508 1,492
SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 5,700 4,158 1,542
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 5,800 4,248 1,552
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 5,800 4,310 1,490
SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 6 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 5,900 4,398 1,502
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 6,000 4,488 1,512
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 6,000 4,545 1,455
Denali 4x2 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 5,800 4,248 1,552
Denali 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 5,800 4,310 1,490
Denali 4x4 Crew Cab 5 ft. box 128.3 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 6,000 4,488 1,512
Denali 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 140.5 in. WB — 308 275 3.42 7,000 6,000 4,545 1,455

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 2016

The 2016 GMC Canyon carried a maximum tow rating of 8,000 lb. The 2017 model is rated 400 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2016 GMC Canyon page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2017 GMC models

The rest of GMC's 2017 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2017 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew CAB 20,000
2017 GMC Sierra 3500 20,000
2017 GMC Sierra 3500hd 15,000
2017 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB 14,500
2017 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Regular CAB 14,500
2017 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Double CAB 14,500

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.