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2026 GMC Canyon towing capacity

Updated 2026-09-26 · Source: GMC 2026 Canyon Max Trailering chart

The 2026 GMC Canyon tows up to 7,700 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 5,500 lb to 7,700 lb by trim, cab, engine and tow package.GMC does not publish payload in this document; check the placard on the driver's door pillar.

Max towing
7,700lb
Max payload
n/a
GVWR
n/a
Curb weight
n/a

Towing capacity by configuration

2026 GMC Canyon towing capacity by configuration, lb
1,9253,8505,7757,700Crew Cab, 2WD: 7,700 lb, 3.42 axleCrew Cab, 2WD7,700 lbCrew Cab, 4WD: 7,700 lb, 3.42 axleCrew Cab, 4WD7,700 lbAT4X, Crew Cab, 4WD: 6,000 lb, 3.42 axleAT4X, Crew Cab, 4WD6,000 lbAT4X AEV Edition, Crew Cab, 4WD: 5,500 lb, 3.42 axleAT4X AEV Edition, Crew Cab, 4…5,500 lb

Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.

ConfigurationEngineTowingPayloadGVWRGCWRNote
Crew Cab · 2WD2.7L TurboMax7,700n/an/a13,2503.42 axle
Crew Cab · 4WD2.7L TurboMax7,700n/an/a13,2503.42 axle
AT4X · Crew Cab · 4WD2.7L TurboMax6,000n/an/a11,6003.42 axle
AT4X AEV Edition · Crew Cab · 4WD2.7L TurboMax5,500n/an/a11,6003.42 axle
All figures in pounds, from the GMC 2026 Canyon Max Trailering chart. Hitch: The 2026 Canyon Crew Cab with the 2.7L TurboMax and 3.42 axle is rated 7,700 lb in 2WD and 4WD (GCWR 13,250 lb); the AT4X is rated 6,000 lb and the AT4X AEV Edition 5,500 lb (GCWR 11,600 lb). GMC's chart gives no payload or GVWR. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.

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How to read these numbers

Towing capacity assumes a lightly loaded truck. Passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload, which usually runs out first.

Full explanations: GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.

Source: GMC 2026 Canyon Max Trailering chart. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a 2026 GMC Canyon tow?

Up to 7,700 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (AT4X AEV Edition, Crew Cab, 2.7L TurboMax, 4WD) is rated at 5,500 lb, and the highest (Crew Cab, 2.7L TurboMax, 2WD) at 7,700 lb.

What is the payload capacity of a 2026 GMC Canyon?

GMC does not publish payload in the document we used; the figure for your exact truck is on the tire and loading placard on the driver's door pillar. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. GMC does not publish a GVWR for this model, so use the certification label in the driver's door jamb.

Does the 2026 GMC Canyon need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?

The 2026 Canyon Crew Cab with the 2.7L TurboMax and 3.42 axle is rated 7,700 lb in 2WD and 4WD (GCWR 13,250 lb); the AT4X is rated 6,000 lb and the AT4X AEV Edition 5,500 lb (GCWR 11,600 lb). GMC's chart gives no payload or GVWR. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.

Can a 2026 GMC Canyon tow a travel trailer?

A configuration rated at 7,700 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 6,100 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the payload on your door-pillar placard. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.