How do you know if a truck can actually handle the trailer sitting in the driveway? The 2026 GMC Canyon answers that with towing numbers that shift by trim, and Joyce Buick GMC can help match the two. Here’s what those ratings look like across the lineup.
Elevation Starts at 7,700 Lbs
You begin with the highest rating in the lineup. The GMC Canyon Elevation tows up to 7,700 lbs when properly equipped, and payload measures 1,670 lbs with two-wheel drive or 1,610 lbs with four-wheel drive. A 2.7-liter TurboMax four-cylinder producing 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque and an eight-speed automatic transmission move that weight.
AT4 Keeps the Full Rating Off Pavement
Adding off-road hardware costs you nothing at the hitch. The GMC Canyon AT4 holds the same 7,700-lbs maximum, with payload at 1,570 lbs and a gross combined weight rating of 13,250 lbs. You get a factory lift and knobbier tires without giving up trailer capability.
AT4X Trades Pounds for Terrain
Here the numbers move. The GMC Canyon AT4X tows 6,000 lbs and carries 1,260 lbs of payload, and the AEV Edition of this new GMC model drops to 5,500 lbs. Wider track width, front and rear locking differentials, and an 11,600-lb gross combined weight rating explain the tradeoff.
Denali Pairs Comfort With Capability
Choosing the top trim doesn’t have to mean skimping on towing capacity. The GMC Canyon Denali returns to 7,700 lbs, with payload rated at 1,390 lbs, so you can haul a loaded trailer without leaving perforated leather-appointed seating and a peaceful cabin behind.
Compare Towing Numbers at Joyce Buick GMC
Matching the right trim to the right trailer weight prevents a lot of guesswork later. Joyce Buick GMC, our GMC dealership in Avon, OH, can walk through every configuration and confirm what your specific trailer needs. Bring that trailer’s weight rating along, and ask the GMC financing team how the numbers fit your budget.
