2022 Model Year
Source: Official GMC Towing Guide

GMC CANYON
Towing Capacity

12 configurations · Official Manufacturer Data

7,700lbs max tow

Best-case across all configurations

2022 GMC CANYON

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TONGUE WEIGHT ESTIMATOR

ESTIMATE REAL-WORLD TONGUE WEIGHT BEFORE YOU TOW

Maximum loaded weight of your trailer

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Propane tanks (20 lb)
0
× 40 lbs
Lead acid batteries
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× 60 lbs
Fresh water (gal)
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× 8.3 lbs

Enter your trailer GVWR to calculate estimated tongue weight.

Towing Calculator

Driver Weight (lbs)
Passengers
Avg Passenger Weight (lbs)
Bed Cargo Weight (lbs)
Hitch + WDH Equipment (lbs)

Ball hitch: 30–50 lbs · WDH: 100–200 lbs

Trailer Tongue Weight (lbs)
Max Rated
7,700
lbs · OEM rating
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Load Penalty
0
lbs · above baseline
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Available to Tow
7,700
lbs · your setup
Available (100%)
Max tongue weight for this config: 770 lbs

Uses SAE J2807 standard (150 lb driver baseline). Always verify ratings with your owner's manual and dealer before towing.

2.8L I4 diesel
186 hp · 369 lb-ft
Crew Cab
Short Bed
2WD
MAX7,700lbs
—
2.8L I4 diesel
186 hp · 369 lb-ft
Double Cab
Standard Bed
2WD
MAX7,700lbs
—
2.8L I4 diesel
186 hp · 369 lb-ft
Crew Cab
Short Bed
4WD
7,600lbs
—
2.8L I4 diesel
186 hp · 369 lb-ft
Double Cab
Standard Bed
4WD
7,600lbs
—
2.5L I4 gasoline
200 hp · 191 lb-ft
Crew Cab
Short Bed
2WD
3,500lbs
—
2.5L I4 gasoline
200 hp · 191 lb-ft
Crew Cab
Short Bed
4WD
3,500lbs
—
3.6L V6 gasoline
308 hp · 275 lb-ft
Crew Cab
Short Bed
2WD
3,500lbs
pkg req.
—
3.6L V6 gasoline
308 hp · 275 lb-ft
Crew Cab
Short Bed
4WD
3,500lbs
pkg req.
—
2.5L I4 gasoline
200 hp · 191 lb-ft
Double Cab
Standard Bed
4WD
3,500lbs
—
2.5L I4 gasoline
200 hp · 191 lb-ft
Double Cab
Standard Bed
2WD
3,500lbs
—
3.6L V6 gasoline
308 hp · 275 lb-ft
Double Cab
Standard Bed
2WD
3,500lbs
pkg req.
—
3.6L V6 gasoline
308 hp · 275 lb-ft
Double Cab
Standard Bed
4WD
3,500lbs
pkg req.
—

* Amber values indicate highest available tow rating for current filter. "pkg req." = tow package required.

⚠ IMPORTANT — READ BEFORE TOWING

Figures shown are base configuration ratings from official manufacturer towing guides. Your actual capacity may differ based on installed options and accessories. For non-HD trucks, payload is often the limiting factor — not tow rating. Always check: (1) the yellow sticker on your driver door jamb for actual payload, (2) your hitch receiver weight rating, and (3) real-world tongue weight including propane, batteries and water.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2022 GMC CANYON can tow between 3,500 and 7,700 lbs, depending on the engine, cab style, bed length, and drivetrain. The maximum rated towing capacity of 7,700 lbs is achieved with the optimal configuration when properly equipped.

The 2.8L I4 diesel delivers the highest towing capacity on the 2022 GMC CANYON, rated at up to 7,700 lbs. It produces 186 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque.

The maximum towing capacity of 7,700 lbs is achievable without a tow package on the top configuration. However, 4 of the 12 available configurations do require a tow package to reach their rated capacity.

On the 2022 GMC CANYON, the 2WD configuration tows more — up to 7,700 lbs versus 7,600 lbs for 4WD, a difference of 100 lbs. The 2WD variant's advantage comes from a lower curb weight, which directly increases available towing capacity.

The Crew Cab cab tows the most on the 2022 GMC CANYON, rated up to 7,700 lbs. Other cab styles are: Double Cab (7,700 lbs).

The tongue weight limit for the 2022 GMC CANYON ranges from 350–770 lbs depending on configuration. Tongue weight — the downward force your trailer hitch applies to the truck — should be kept between 10% and 15% of your total trailer weight. Exceeding the tongue weight limit can cause trailer sway and loss of steering control even when within the max tow rating.