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
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
2021 Canyon towing chart
Engine group

2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel

7,550–7,700 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel configurations

3 groups 3 exact 7,550 to 7,700 lbs published
Crew Cab / Long Bed / 4WD 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel 3.42
Conventional: 7,550 lbs
12,700 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / 2WD 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel 3.42
Conventional: 7,700 lbs
12,700 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / 4WD 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel 3.42
Conventional: 7,550 lbs
12,700 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Engine group

3.6L Gas V6

7,000–7,000 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

3.6L Gas V6 configurations

5 groups 5 exact 7,000 to 7,000 lbs published
Crew Cab / Long Bed / 4WD 3.6L Gas V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,000 lbs
12,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / 2WD 3.6L Gas V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,000 lbs
12,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Crew Cab / Short Bed / 4WD 3.6L Gas V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,000 lbs
12,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Extended Cab / 2WD 3.6L Gas V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,000 lbs
12,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Extended Cab / 4WD 3.6L Gas V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,000 lbs
12,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Engine group

2.5L Gas I4

3,500–3,500 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

2.5L Gas I4 configurations

3 groups 2 exact 1 equipment-conditioned 3,500 to 3,500 lbs published
Crew Cab / Short Bed / 2WD 2.5L Gas I4 4.10
Conventional: 3,500 lbs
8,500 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Extended Cab / 2WD 2.5L Gas I4 4.10
Conventional: 3,500 lbs
8,500 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.22 Exact
Extended Cab / 4WD 2.5L Gas I4 4.10
Conventional: 3,500 lbs
8,500 lbs
Canyon Extended Cab 4WD (Fleet Only) p.22 Equipment check
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 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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