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2017 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.

13 configuration groups · 13 published rating outcomes

ENGINE GROUPS

Published Ratings by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2017 ratings for your specific Canyon configuration.

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

2017 Canyon towing chart
Engine group

DURAMAX 2.8L I-4

7,550–7,700 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 configurations

4 groups 2 exact 2 equipment-conditioned 7,550 to 7,700 lbs published
Crew Cab / Long Bed / 2WD DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 3.42
Conventional: 7,700 lbs
Not listed
Requires Trailering Package (Z82). p.22 Equipment check
Crew Cab / Long Bed / 4WD DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 3.42
Conventional: 7,550 lbs
Not listed
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / 2WD DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 3.42
Conventional: 7,700 lbs
Not listed
Requires Trailering Package (Z82). p.22 Equipment check
Crew Cab / Short Bed / 4WD DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 3.42
Conventional: 7,600 lbs
Not listed
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Engine group

3.6L V-6

7,000–7,000 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

3.6L V-6 configurations

6 groups 1 exact 5 equipment-conditioned 7,000 to 7,000 lbs published
Crew Cab / Long Bed / 2WD 3.6L V-6 3.42
Conventional: 7,000 lbs
Not listed
Requires Trailering Package (Z82). p.22 Equipment check
Crew Cab / Long Bed / 4WD 3.6L V-6 3.42
Conventional: 7,000 lbs
Not listed
Requires Trailering Package (Z82). p.22 Equipment check
Crew Cab / Short Bed / 2WD 3.6L V-6 3.42
Conventional: 7,000 lbs
Not listed
Requires Trailering Package (Z82). p.22 Equipment check
Crew Cab / Short Bed / 4WD 3.6L V-6 3.42
Conventional: 7,000 lbs
Not listed
Requires Trailering Package (Z82). p.22 Equipment check
Extended Cab / 2WD 3.6L V-6 3.42
Conventional: 7,000 lbs
Not listed
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Extended Cab / 4WD 3.6L V-6 3.42
Conventional: 7,000 lbs
Not listed
Requires Trailering Package (Z82). p.22 Equipment check
Engine group

2.5L I-4

3,500–3,500 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

2.5L I-4 configurations

3 groups 3 exact 3,500 to 3,500 lbs published
Crew Cab / Short Bed / 2WD 2.5L I-4 4.10
Conventional: 3,500 lbs
Not listed
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Extended Cab / 2WD 2.5L I-4 4.10
Conventional: 3,500 lbs
Not listed
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Extended Cab / 4WD 2.5L I-4 4.10
Conventional: 3,500 lbs
Not listed
No additional row condition listed p.22 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 2017 Canyon chart ratings.

Show source pages for the 2017 guide
DOC_ID: 2017-GMC DOCUMENT BASIS

2017-GMC-Trailering-Guide

Audit Scope PAGES: 22