Instruction Manual

Black plate (59,1)
GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2012
Driving and Operating 9-59
Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options.
Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*
2WD Regular Cab
2.9L L4 Automatic Transmission 3.73 1 542 kg (3,400 lbs) 3 175 kg (7,000 lbs)
2.9L L4 Manual Transmission 3.73 1 089 kg (2,400 lbs) 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs)
3.7L L5 Automatic Transmission 3.73 1 814 kg (4,000 lbs) 3 856 kg (8,500 lbs)
2WD Extended Cab
2.9L L4 Automatic Transmission 3.73 1 452 kg (3,200 lbs) 3 175 kg (7,000 lbs)
2.9L L4 Manual Transmission 3.73 998 kg (2,200 lbs) 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs)
3.7L L5 Automatic Transmission 3.73 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs)
5.3L V8 Automatic Transmission
3.42
3.73
2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 4 717 kg (10,400 lbs)
5.3L V8 Automatic Transmission,
ZQ8 Sport Suspension
3.42 1 814 kg (4,000 lbs) 3 856 kg (8,500 lbs)
2WD Crew Cab
2.9L L4 Automatic Transmission 3.73 1 361 kg (3,000 lbs) 3 175 kg (7,000 lbs)
2.9L L4 Manual Transmission 3.73 953 kg (2,100 lbs) 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs)
3.7L L5 Automatic Transmission 3.73 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs)