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2026 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.

4 configuration groups · 4 published rating outcomes

ENGINE GROUPS

Published Ratings by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2026 ratings for your specific Canyon configuration.

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

Engine group

2.7L TurboMax

5,500–7,700 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

2.7L TurboMax configurations

4 groups 4 exact 5,500 to 7,700 lbs published
Crew Cab / 2WD 2.7L TurboMax 3.42
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 7,700 lbs
13,250 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.1 Exact
Crew Cab / 4WD 2.7L TurboMax 3.42
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 6,000 lbs
11,600 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.1 Exact
Crew Cab / 4WD 2.7L TurboMax 3.42
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 5,500 lbs
11,600 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.1 Exact
Crew Cab / 4WD 2.7L TurboMax 3.42
Maximum trailer rating (hitch type not specified in the chart): 7,700 lbs
13,250 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.1 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 2026 Canyon chart ratings.

Show source pages for the 2026 guide
DOC_ID: 2026-GMC DOCUMENT BASIS

2026-GMC-Canyon-Trailering-Chart

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