2016 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity

Compare the ratings published for this model year, then match engine, cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio, and listed equipment to the truck.

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6 configuration groups · 6 published rating outcomes

Published Max
7,700 LBS
Rating Groups
6
Equipment Checks
4
2016 Canyon towing chart
Engine group

DURAMAX 2.8L I-4

7,600–7,700 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

2 published outcome s 0 exact 2 equipment-conditioned 7,600 to 7,700 lbs published
2WD 3.42 7,700 lbs Not listed Requires Trailering Package (Z82). Requires Crew Cab on Duramax 2.8L I-4 models. Duramax 2.8L I-4 engine available starting fall 2015. p.17 Equipment check
4WD 3.42 7,600 lbs Not listed Requires Trailering Package (Z82). Requires Crew Cab on Duramax 2.8L I-4 models. Duramax 2.8L I-4 engine available starting fall 2015. p.17 Equipment check
Engine group

3.6L V-6

7,000–7,000 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

2 published outcome s 0 exact 2 equipment-conditioned 7,000 to 7,000 lbs published
2WD 3.42 7,000 lbs Not listed Requires Trailering Package (Z82). Requires Crew Cab on Duramax 2.8L I-4 models. Duramax 2.8L I-4 engine available starting fall 2015. p.17 Equipment check
4WD 3.42 7,000 lbs Not listed Requires Trailering Package (Z82). Requires Crew Cab on Duramax 2.8L I-4 models. Duramax 2.8L I-4 engine available starting fall 2015. p.17 Equipment check
Engine group

2.5L I-4

3,500–3,500 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

2 published outcome s 2 exact 3,500 to 3,500 lbs published
2WD 4.10 3,500 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.17 Exact
4WD 4.10 3,500 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.17 Exact

This chart shows GMC-published ratings and configuration-specific conditions, not complete trailering instructions. Confirm your truck’s equipment and follow its owner’s manual and vehicle labels before towing.

ENGINE GROUPS

Published Ratings by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2016 ratings for your specific Canyon configuration.

Equipment-dependent ratings remain labeled until the listed truck details are confirmed.

DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 2 configuration groups
Range: 7,600–7,700 lbs
Published max 7,700 LBS
3.6L V-6 2 configuration groups
Range: 7,000–7,000 lbs
Published max 7,000 LBS
2.5L I-4 2 configuration groups
Range: 3,500–3,500 lbs
Published max 3,500 LBS
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations identify the GMC trailering-guide pages used for the 2016 Canyon chart ratings.

Show source pages for the 2016 guide
DOC_ID: 2016-GMC DOCUMENT BASIS

2016-GMC-Trailering-Guide

Audit Scope PAGES: 17