2022 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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10 configuration groups · 10 published rating outcomes

Published Max
7,700 LBS
Rating Groups
10
Equipment Checks
10
ENGINE GROUPS

Published Ratings by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2022 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 V6 5 configuration groups
Range: 7,000–7,000 lbs
Published max 7,000 LBS
2.5L I4 2 configuration groups
Range: 3,500–3,500 lbs
Published max 3,500 LBS
2022 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 0 exact 3 equipment-conditioned 7,550 to 7,700 lbs published
CREW CAB / LONG BED / 4WD 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel Not listed
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 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. p.7 Equipment check
CREW CAB / SHORT BED / 2WD 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel Not listed
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 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. p.7 Equipment check
CREW CAB / SHORT BED / 4WD 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel Not listed
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 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. p.7 Equipment check
Engine group

3.6L V6

7,000–7,000 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

3.6L V6 configurations

5 groups 0 exact 5 equipment-conditioned 7,000 to 7,000 lbs published
CREW CAB / LONG BED / 4WD 3.6L V6 Not listed
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 7,000 lbs
Not listed
Requires available Trailering Package. p.7 Equipment check
CREW CAB / SHORT BED / 2WD 3.6L V6 Not listed
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 7,000 lbs
Not listed
Requires available Trailering Package. p.7 Equipment check
CREW CAB / SHORT BED / 4WD 3.6L V6 Not listed
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 7,000 lbs
Not listed
Requires available Trailering Package. p.7 Equipment check
EXTENDED CAB / 2WD 3.6L V6 Not listed
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 7,000 lbs
Not listed
Requires available Trailering Package. p.7 Equipment check
EXTENDED CAB / 4WD 3.6L V6 Not listed
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 7,000 lbs
Not listed
Requires available Trailering Package. p.7 Equipment check
Engine group

2.5L I4

3,500–3,500 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

2.5L I4 configurations

2 groups 0 exact 2 equipment-conditioned 3,500 to 3,500 lbs published
CREW CAB / SHORT BED / 2WD 2.5L I4 Not listed
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 3,500 lbs
Not listed
LIMITED AVAILABILITY p.7 Equipment check
EXTENDED CAB / 2WD 2.5L I4 Not listed
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 3,500 lbs
Not listed
LIMITED AVAILABILITY p.7 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 2022 Canyon chart ratings.

Show source pages for the 2022 guide
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