2022 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity

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10 configuration groups · 10 published rating outcomes

2022 Canyon towing chart

Engine group

2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel

7,550–7,700 lbs

Published tow type

Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart) towing

The hitch type is presented at the same level of specificity GMC publishes.

3 published outcome s 0 exact 3 equipment-conditioned 7,550 to 7,700 lbs published

CREW CAB
LONG BED	4WD	7,550 lbs	Not listed	7,700-lb rating requires a properly equipped 2WD Canyon Elevation Crew Cab short bed model with available 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine and Trailering Package. 7,550-lb rating requires a properly equipped 4WD Canyon Crew Cab Elevation, AT4 or Denali model with available 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine and Trailering Package. GM's same-year diesel supplement lists 12,700 lbs GCWR with a 3.42 axle ratio and a 7,550-lb trailer rating for this configuration. The spec sheet lists 7,550 lbs. The spec sheet's rating is retained; no hitch type or GCWR is selected from the supplement.	p.7 2022 2.8L Duramax Diesel Supplement, p.31 (PDF p.32)	Equipment check
SHORT BED	2WD	7,700 lbs	Not listed	7,700-lb rating requires a properly equipped 2WD Canyon Elevation Crew Cab short bed model with available 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine and Trailering Package. 7,550-lb rating requires a properly equipped 4WD Canyon Crew Cab Elevation, AT4 or Denali model with available 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine and Trailering Package. GM's same-year diesel supplement lists 12,700 lbs GCWR with a 3.42 axle ratio and a 7,700-lb trailer rating for this configuration. The spec sheet lists 7,700 lbs. The spec sheet's rating is retained; no hitch type or GCWR is selected from the supplement.	p.7 2022 2.8L Duramax Diesel Supplement, p.31 (PDF p.32)	Equipment check
SHORT BED	4WD	7,550 lbs	Not listed	7,700-lb rating requires a properly equipped 2WD Canyon Elevation Crew Cab short bed model with available 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine and Trailering Package. 7,550-lb rating requires a properly equipped 4WD Canyon Crew Cab Elevation, AT4 or Denali model with available 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine and Trailering Package. GM's same-year diesel supplement lists 12,700 lbs GCWR with a 3.42 axle ratio and a 7,600-lb trailer rating for this configuration. The spec sheet lists 7,550 lbs. The documents disagree on the trailer rating; confirm the applicable limit with GMC before towing. The spec sheet's rating is retained; no hitch type or GCWR is selected from the supplement.	p.7 2022 2.8L Duramax Diesel Supplement, p.31 (PDF p.32)	Equipment check

Engine group

3.6L V6

7,000–7,000 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

5 published outcome s 0 exact 5 equipment-conditioned 7,000 to 7,000 lbs published

CREW CAB
LONG BED	4WD	7,000 lbs	12,000 lbs	Requires available Trailering Package. · Owner's manual: Conventional trailers with a 3.42 axle ratio. · Owner's manual: Z82 Trailering Package required. A bumper-mounted hitch is limited to 3,500 lbs trailer weight and 8,500 lbs GCWR. The same-year owner's manual supplies the conventional tow type and 12,000-lb GCWR shown here, subject to its axle and equipment conditions. The spec sheet leaves these fields unlisted.	p.7 2022 GMC Canyon/Canyon Denali Owner's Manual, p.222 (PDF p.223)	Equipment check
SHORT BED	2WD	7,000 lbs	12,000 lbs	Requires available Trailering Package. · Owner's manual: Conventional trailers with a 3.42 axle ratio. · Owner's manual: Z82 Trailering Package required. A bumper-mounted hitch is limited to 3,500 lbs trailer weight and 8,500 lbs GCWR. The same-year owner's manual supplies the conventional tow type and 12,000-lb GCWR shown here, subject to its axle and equipment conditions. The spec sheet leaves these fields unlisted.	p.7 2022 GMC Canyon/Canyon Denali Owner's Manual, p.222 (PDF p.223)	Equipment check
SHORT BED	4WD	7,000 lbs	12,000 lbs	Requires available Trailering Package. · Owner's manual: Conventional trailers with a 3.42 axle ratio. · Owner's manual: Z82 Trailering Package required. A bumper-mounted hitch is limited to 3,500 lbs trailer weight and 8,500 lbs GCWR. The same-year owner's manual supplies the conventional tow type and 12,000-lb GCWR shown here, subject to its axle and equipment conditions. The spec sheet leaves these fields unlisted.	p.7 2022 GMC Canyon/Canyon Denali Owner's Manual, p.222 (PDF p.223)	Equipment check
EXTENDED CAB
Not listed by GMC	2WD	7,000 lbs	12,000 lbs	Requires available Trailering Package. · Owner's manual: Conventional trailers with a 3.42 axle ratio. · Owner's manual: Z82 Trailering Package required. A bumper-mounted hitch is limited to 3,500 lbs trailer weight and 8,500 lbs GCWR. The same-year owner's manual supplies the conventional tow type and 12,000-lb GCWR shown here, subject to its axle and equipment conditions. The spec sheet leaves these fields unlisted.	p.7 2022 GMC Canyon/Canyon Denali Owner's Manual, p.222 (PDF p.223)	Equipment check
Not listed by GMC	4WD	7,000 lbs	12,000 lbs	Requires available Trailering Package. · Owner's manual: Conventional trailers with a 3.42 axle ratio. · Owner's manual: Z82 Trailering Package required. A bumper-mounted hitch is limited to 3,500 lbs trailer weight and 8,500 lbs GCWR. The same-year owner's manual supplies the conventional tow type and 12,000-lb GCWR shown here, subject to its axle and equipment conditions. The spec sheet leaves these fields unlisted.	p.7 2022 GMC Canyon/Canyon Denali Owner's Manual, p.222 (PDF p.223)	Equipment check

Engine group

2.5L I4

3,500–3,500 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

2 published outcome s 0 exact 2 equipment-conditioned 3,500 to 3,500 lbs published

CREW CAB
SHORT BED	2WD	3,500 lbs	8,500 lbs	LIMITED AVAILABILITY · Owner's manual: Conventional trailers with a 4.10 axle ratio. The same-year owner's manual supplies the conventional tow type and 8,500-lb GCWR shown here, subject to its axle and equipment conditions. The spec sheet leaves these fields unlisted.	p.7 2022 GMC Canyon/Canyon Denali Owner's Manual, p.222 (PDF p.223)	Equipment check
EXTENDED CAB
Not listed by GMC	2WD	3,500 lbs	8,500 lbs	LIMITED AVAILABILITY · Owner's manual: Conventional trailers with a 4.10 axle ratio. The same-year owner's manual supplies the conventional tow type and 8,500-lb GCWR shown here, subject to its axle and equipment conditions. The spec sheet leaves these fields unlisted.	p.7 2022 GMC Canyon/Canyon Denali Owner's Manual, p.222 (PDF p.223)	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.

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