2020 GMC Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD with 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine
⚠ Pending verification
Figures were extracted from the source below and are pending confirmation against the OEM towing guide.
Source: OEM towing guide — GMC towing guide (2020) · retrieved 2026-07-02
Max Towing Capacity
7,700
lbs
Engine Variants
3 variants
Trim Notes
Maximum 7,700 lbs requires Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD with 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine, 3.42 axle ratio, and Trailering Package. The overview note specifies: 7,700-lb rating requires 2WD Canyon SLE Crew Cab model with available Duramax 2.8L I4 Diesel engine, Driver Alert Package, SLE Convenience Package, automatic locking rear differential and Trailering Package.
⚠ Important
Peak 7,700 lb: 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD, 3.42 axle ratio, Trailering Package (per footnote: requires 2WD Canyon SLE Crew Cab model with available Duramax 2.8L I4 Diesel engine, Driver Alert Package, SLE Convenience Package, automatic locking rear differential and Trailering Package) (conventional ball hitch). Next-highest 7,600 lb: 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD, 3.42 axle ratio.
◆ Gear you may need
Always confirm against your door-jamb sticker & OEM towing guide before hauling. Ratings vary by exact configuration.
Different configuration? Look it up
The 7,700 lbs figure above is the properly-equipped maximum for this model year. For a specific trim, engine, or drivetrain, run your exact setup through the live tool:
Prose overview
The 2020 GMC Canyon carries a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 lbs when properly equipped, paired with a Class III hitch. As with every truck and SUV, the rating swings by engine, drivetrain, cab and bed configuration, and rear axle ratio — so two 2020 GMC Canyons on the same lot can be rated thousands of pounds apart. Match your trailer to the lowestrelevant limit (towing capacity, payload, GCWR, and hitch rating), and verify against the sticker inside the driver's-side door jamb.
Related tow ratings
2020 GMC Canyon towing FAQ
What is the maximum towing capacity of a 2020 GMC Canyon?
A properly equipped 2020 GMC Canyon is rated to tow up to 7,700 lbs. This maximum applies only to specific engine, axle, and tow-package combinations — most trims tow less.
What hitch class does the 2020 GMC Canyon need?
Based on its rated capacity, the 2020 GMC Canyon typically pairs with a Class III hitch. Always match the hitch to your loaded trailer weight and never exceed the vehicle's rated capacity.
Do I need a brake controller to tow with a 2020 GMC Canyon?
Most states require trailer brakes — and a brake controller — for trailers over 3,000 lbs loaded. A brake controller syncs the trailer's brakes with the vehicle's for safe, controlled stops.
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