GMC 2005 Canyon - Manual (Page 260)

Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used to
pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also
depend on any special equipment that you have on
your vehicle.
The following chart shows how much your trailer can
weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the
driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required
trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle
must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight.
The weight of the trailer tongue also affects trailering
capacity. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” next.
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR**
2WD Regular Cab
Automatic Transmission,
2.8L Engine
3.73 3,400 lbs (1 542 kg) 7,000 lbs (3 175 kg)
Automatic Transmission,
3.5L Engine
3.42 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) 8,500 lbs (3 856 kg)
Automatic Transmission,
3.5L Engine
3.73 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) 8,500 lbs (3 855 kg)
Manual Transmission,
2.8L Engine
3.42 1,900 lbs (862 kg) 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg)
Manual Transmission,
2.8L Engine
3.73 2,400 lbs (1 089 kg) 6,000 lbs (2 722 kg)
Manual Transmission,
3.5L Engine
3.42 3,300 lbs (1 497 kg) 7,000 lbs (3 175 kg)
Manual Transmission,
3.5L Engine
3.73 3,800 lbs (1 724 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg)
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