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
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
2016 Canyon towing chart
Engine group

DURAMAX 2.8L I-4

7,600–7,700 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 configurations

2 groups 0 exact 2 equipment-conditioned 7,600 to 7,700 lbs published
2WD DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 3.42
Conventional: 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 DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 3.42
Conventional: 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

Towing Capacity Chart

3.6L V-6 configurations

2 groups 0 exact 2 equipment-conditioned 7,000 to 7,000 lbs published
2WD 3.6L V-6 3.42
Conventional: 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 3.6L V-6 3.42
Conventional: 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

Towing Capacity Chart

2.5L I-4 configurations

2 groups 2 exact 3,500 to 3,500 lbs published
2WD 2.5L I-4 4.10
Conventional: 3,500 lbs
Not listed
No additional row condition listed p.17 Exact
4WD 2.5L I-4 4.10
Conventional: 3,500 lbs
Not listed
No additional row condition listed p.17 Exact
Ratings

Tow types stay separate

Conventional, fifth-wheel, and gooseneck values are shown as distinct outcomes when GMC publishes more than one for a configuration.

Truck check

Equipment conditions stay visible

A condition attached to a rating remains part of the answer. It is not treated as an optional note.

Guide

Use the matching owner manual

Vehicle-wide towing guidance is not inferred from another GMC model or model year. Confirm it in the manual for this truck.

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