2021 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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11 configuration groups · 11 published rating outcomes

Published Max
7,700 LBS
Rating Groups
11
Equipment Checks
1
2021 Canyon towing chart
Engine group

2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel

7,550–7,700 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

3 published outcome s 3 exact 7,550 to 7,700 lbs published
Crew Cab
Long Bed 4WD 3.42 7,550 lbs 12,700 lbs Availability: Not fleet-only p.22 Exact
Short Bed 2WD 3.42 7,700 lbs 12,700 lbs Availability: Not fleet-only p.22 Exact
Short Bed 4WD 3.42 7,550 lbs 12,700 lbs Availability: Not fleet-only p.22 Exact
Engine group

3.6L Gas V6

7,000–7,000 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

5 published outcome s 5 exact 7,000 to 7,000 lbs published
Crew Cab
Long Bed 4WD 3.42 7,000 lbs 12,000 lbs Availability: Not fleet-only p.22 Exact
Short Bed 2WD 3.42 7,000 lbs 12,000 lbs Availability: Not fleet-only p.22 Exact
Short Bed 4WD 3.42 7,000 lbs 12,000 lbs Availability: Not fleet-only p.22 Exact
Extended Cab
Not listed by GMC 2WD 3.42 7,000 lbs 12,000 lbs Availability: Not fleet-only p.22 Exact
Not listed by GMC 4WD 3.42 7,000 lbs 12,000 lbs Availability: Not fleet-only p.22 Exact
Engine group

2.5L Gas I4

3,500–3,500 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

3 published outcome s 2 exact 1 equipment-conditioned 3,500 to 3,500 lbs published
Crew Cab
Short Bed 2WD 4.10 3,500 lbs 8,500 lbs Availability: Not fleet-only p.22 Exact
Extended Cab
Not listed by GMC 2WD 4.10 3,500 lbs 8,500 lbs Availability: Not fleet-only p.22 Exact
Not listed by GMC 4WD 4.10 3,500 lbs 8,500 lbs Availability: Fleet only · Canyon Extended Cab 4WD (Fleet Only) p.22 Equipment check

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 2021 ratings for your specific Canyon configuration.

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

2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel 3 configuration groups
Range: 7,550–7,700 lbs
Published max 7,700 LBS
3.6L Gas V6 5 configuration groups
Range: 7,000–7,000 lbs
Published max 7,000 LBS
2.5L Gas I4 3 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 2021 Canyon chart ratings.

Show source pages for the 2021 guide
DOC_ID: 2021-GMC DOCUMENT BASIS

2021-GMC-Trailering-Guide

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