GMC Canyon towing capacity by year

The GMC Canyon has tow data across 20 model years, from 2004 through 2025. The most recent 2025 GMC Canyon carries a maximum tow rating of 7,700 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2016 model year at 8,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full GMC Canyon page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

GMC Canyon max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the GMC Canyon, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent GMC Canyon years (2021–2025)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older GMC Canyon years (2004–2020)

Earlier model years for the GMC Canyon, going back to 2004. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.