The table below lists every trim of the 2017 GMC Canyon Crew CAB 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
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

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 Crew CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 7,600 lb. The 2017 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 2016 GMC Canyon Crew CAB 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.

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.