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2023 model year · Third generation (2023-present)

GMC Canyon payload capacity

Payload, 20231,250–1,640 lb

Maker567–744 kg

The 2023 GMC Canyon carries 1,250–1,640 lb of payload, depending on drive and trim.

Ratings: GVWR 6,100–6,250 lb.

2023 Canyon models: features, specs and options (GMC brochure, Trailering capability and powertrain specifications, Dimensions and capacities)
Model years
2015–2023
Configurations
5
GVWR
6,100–6,250 lb
2023 AT4X Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD 2.7L Turbo, drawn to scale from its published dimensions.

01 / Tables

Canyon payload capacity by model year

Payload is the weight of people and cargo the vehicle may carry, a trailer’s tongue weight included. It is the GVWR less the weight of the vehicle as built, so every option that adds weight lowers it. GAWR is the most each axle may carry. Every 2023 Canyon has the Crew Cab, Short bed (61.7 in at the floor), 2.7L Turbo High-Output I4 and 8L80 8-speed automatic. Figures in US units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2023 GMC Canyon

Third generation (2023-present): full specs

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2023 GMC Canyon payload and weight ratings by configuration
ConfigurationPayload source 1lbGVWR source 1lb
2WDElevation1,6406,100
4WDElevation1,5906,250
4WDAT41,5506,250
4WDAT4X1,2506,250
4WDDenali1,3606,250

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2022 GMC Canyon

Second generation (2015-2022): full specs

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2022 GMC Canyon payload and weight ratings by configuration
ConfigurationPayload source 2lb
Crew Cab · Short bed (61.7 in at the floor)2WD · Any engine1,578
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)2.5L I4 gas, 3.6L V6 gas · 2WD1,560
Crew Cab · Short bed (61.7 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas, 2.8L Duramax turbo diesel · 4WD1,500
Crew Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas, 2.8L Duramax turbo diesel · 4WD1,460
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas · 4WD1,520

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2021 GMC Canyon

Second generation (2015-2022): full specs

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2021 GMC Canyon payload and weight ratings by configuration
ConfigurationPayload source 3lbGVWR source 3lb
Crew Cab · Short bed (61.7 in at the floor)2.5L I4 gas · 2WD · 6L50 6-speed automatic1,4405,500
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)2.5L I4 gas · 2WD · 6L50 6-speed automatic1,4305,400
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)2.5L I4 gas · 4WD · 6L50 6-speed automatic1,4005,600
Crew Cab · Short bed (61.7 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas · 2WD · 8L80 8-speed automatic1,5785,800
Crew Cab · Short bed (61.7 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas · 4WD · 8L80 8-speed automatic1,5006,000
Crew Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas · 4WD · 8L80 8-speed automatic1,4606,000
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas · 2WD · 8L80 8-speed automatic1,5605,700
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas · 4WD · 8L80 8-speed automatic1,5205,900
Crew Cab · Short bed (61.7 in at the floor)2.8L Duramax turbo diesel · 2WD · 6L50 6-speed automatic1,4706,000
Crew Cab · Short bed (61.7 in at the floor)2.8L Duramax turbo diesel · 4WD · 6L50 6-speed automatic1,4406,200
Crew Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)2.8L Duramax turbo diesel · 4WD · 6L50 6-speed automatic1,3806,200

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2020 GMC Canyon

Second generation (2015-2022). Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2020 GMC Canyon payload and weight ratings by configuration
ConfigurationPayload source 4lbGVWR source 4lbFront GAWR source 5lbRear GAWR source 5lb
Crew Cab · Short bed (61.7 in at the floor)2.5L I4 gas · 6L50 6-speed automatic · Any drive1,4755,5003,2003,500
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)2.5L I4 gas · 2WD · 6L50 6-speed automatic1,4335,4003,2003,500
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)2.5L I4 gas · 4WD · 6L50 6-speed automatic1,4325,6003,2003,500
Crew Cab · Short bed (61.7 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas · 2WD · 8L80 8-speed automatic1,6095,8003,2003,500
Crew Cab · Short bed (61.7 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas · 4WD · 8L80 8-speed automatic1,5316,0003,2003,500
Crew Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas · 4WD · 8L80 8-speed automatic1,4756,0003,2003,500
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas · 2WD · 8L80 8-speed automatic1,6025,7003,2003,500
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)3.6L V6 gas · 4WD · 8L80 8-speed automatic1,5625,9003,2003,500
Crew Cab · Short bed (61.7 in at the floor)2.8L Duramax turbo diesel · 2WD · 6L50 6-speed automatic1,4966,0003,2003,500
Crew Cab · Short bed (61.7 in at the floor)2.8L Duramax turbo diesel · 4WD · 6L50 6-speed automatic1,4606,2003,2003,500
Crew Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)2.8L Duramax turbo diesel · 4WD · 6L50 6-speed automatic1,3986,2003,2003,500

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2019 GMC Canyon

Second generation (2015-2022). Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2019 GMC Canyon payload and weight ratings by configuration
ConfigurationGVWR source 5lbFront GAWR source 5lbRear GAWR source 5lb
Crew CabAny bed or driveup to 6,0003,2003,500
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)Any driveup to 5,9003,2003,500

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2017 GMC Canyon

Second generation (2015-2022). Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2017 GMC Canyon payload and weight ratings by configuration
ConfigurationFront GAWR source 6lbRear GAWR source 6lb
Crew CabAny bed or drive3,2003,500
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)Any drive3,2003,500

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2015–2016 GMC Canyon

Second generation (2015-2022). Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2015–2016 GMC Canyon payload and weight ratings by configuration
ConfigurationGVWR source 7lbFront GAWR source 7lbRear GAWR source 7lb
Crew CabAny bed or driveup to 6,0003,2003,500
Extended Cab · Long bed (74.0 in at the floor)Any driveup to 5,9003,2003,500

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.
  1. 12023 Canyon models: features, specs and options (GMC brochure, Trailering capability and powertrain specifications, Dimensions and capacities) · General Motors (GMC)
  2. 22022 Canyon models: features, specs and options (GMC brochure, Packages and Specifications page) · General Motors (GMC)
  3. 32021 GMC Trailering Guide (Canyon section) · General Motors (GMC)
  4. 42020 GMC Trailering Guide (Canyon section) · General Motors (GMC)
  5. 52019-2020 Colorado/Canyon 1/T P.U. and Chassis-Cab body builders manual (revised 04/6/2020) · General Motors, Upfitter Integration (gmupfitter.com)
  6. 62017 - Colorado/Canyon 1/T P.U. and Chassis-Cab body builders manual (revised 10/28/2016) · General Motors, Upfitter Integration (gmupfitter.com)
  7. 72016 - Colorado/Canyon 1/T P.U. and Chassis-Cab body builders manual (revised 08/10/2015) · General Motors, Upfitter Integration (gmupfitter.com)

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

02 / Over the years

How the Canyon payload capacity moved

The lowest and highest payload GMC prints for each model year, newest first, across Third generation (2023-present) and Second generation (2015-2022).

  • The top figure rose by 62 lb, from 1,578 lb in 2022 to 1,640 lb in 2023 (Third generation (2023-present) replaced Second generation (2015-2022)).
  • The top figure fell by 31 lb, from 1,609 lb in 2020 to 1,578 lb in 2021.
GMC Canyon payload capacity by model year
Model yearsLowestHighestConfigurationsFull specs
2023Third generation (2023-present)1,250 lb1,640 lb5Third generation (2023-present) specs
2022Second generation (2015-2022)1,460 lb1,578 lb10Second generation (2015-2022) specs
2021Second generation (2015-2022)1,380 lb1,578 lb11Second generation (2015-2022) specs
2020Second generation (2015-2022)1,398 lb1,609 lb12Second generation (2015-2022) specs

03 / Most and least

Which Canyon leads and trails

Named as exactly as the maker’s table names it: model year, cab, bed, engine, drive and package.

Highest in 2023
1,640 lb
2023 2WD, Crew Cab, Short bed (61.7 in at the floor), 2.7L Turbo High-Output I4, 8L80 8-speed automatic, Elevation.
Lowest in 2023
1,250 lb
2023 4WD, Crew Cab, Short bed (61.7 in at the floor), 2.7L Turbo High-Output I4, 8L80 8-speed automatic, AT4X.

04 / What changes it

What moves the Canyon payload capacity

GMC’s own 2023 figures, split by the option that changes them.

By drive

  • 4WD1,250–1,590 lb
  • 2WD1,640 lb

By trim

  • AT4X1,250 lb
  • Denali1,360 lb
  • AT41,550 lb
  • Elevation1,590–1,640 lb

05 / Compared

Canyon against other midsize pickups

The newest model year we hold for each, payload capacity by GMC’s and the other makers’ own documents.

midsize pickups compared on payload capacity
ModelModel yearPayload
GMC Canyon20231,250–1,640 lb
Ford Ranger20261,373–1,767 lb
Jeep Gladiator20261,025–1,720 lb
Toyota Tacoma20261,230–1,710 lb
Chevrolet Colorado2025–2026up to 1,151–1,684 lb
Nissan Frontier2026–20271,100–1,590 lb
Honda Ridgeline20261,509–1,583 lb

06 / Next

More on the Canyon

Canyon specsEvery generation, the spec plate and the rig builder.Open the model pageCanyon towing7,700 lb in 2023, with every other year.See towingCanyon weight3,948–4,480 lb in 2019, with every other year.See weightCanyon dimensions213.2 in in 2023, with every other year.See dimensionsCanyon ground clearance9.6–10.7 in in 2023, with every other year.See ground clearanceRankingMost payload: pickups: where the Canyon places.See the rankingTowing calculatorPut your trailer and cargo against a rig’s ratings.Check my loadGVWR, GCWR & payloadWhat each rating limits, worked through on a real truck.Read the guide

07 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the payload capacity of the 2023 Canyon?

The 2023 GMC Canyon carries 1,250–1,640 lb of payload, depending on drive and trim. Ratings: GVWR 6,100–6,250 lb.

Which 2023 Canyon carries the most?

The 2023 2WD, Crew Cab, Short bed (61.7 in at the floor), 2.7L Turbo High-Output I4, 8L80 8-speed automatic, Elevation, at 1,640 lb.

Which 2023 Canyon carries the least?

The 2023 4WD, Crew Cab, Short bed (61.7 in at the floor), 2.7L Turbo High-Output I4, 8L80 8-speed automatic, AT4X, at 1,250 lb.

What changes the Canyon’s payload capacity?

Drive and trim, by GMC’s own figures for 2023. By drive: 4WD 1,250–1,590 lb; 2WD 1,640 lb. By trim: AT4X 1,250 lb; Denali 1,360 lb; AT4 1,550 lb; Elevation 1,590–1,640 lb.

Has the Canyon’s payload capacity changed over the years?

2023: 1,250–1,640 lb; 2022: 1,460–1,578 lb; 2021: 1,380–1,578 lb; 2020: 1,398–1,609 lb. The top figure rose by 62 lb, from 1,578 lb in 2022 to 1,640 lb in 2023 (Third generation (2023-present) replaced Second generation (2015-2022)).

What is the GVWR of the 2023 Canyon?

6,100–6,250 lb by configuration. GVWR is the most the vehicle may weigh with everything aboard; payload is what is left after the vehicle’s own weight.

These are GMC’s published figures for the models it describes, not a weighbridge or a tape measure; your own vehicle’s options change them. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.