GMC Canyon Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)

Shopping a trailer hitch for a GMC Canyon in Canada? This guide maps the years we publish as landers, compares the Class 3 receivers we stock for first- and second-generation trucks, and stays honest about the years that are missing before you order.

Built for Canadian Canyon owners. Free shipping on CURT towing gear from Lots of Parts. New to hitches? Start with the buying guide, Colorado buyer’s guide, and receiver size guide. Prefer the full index? Open the towing guides hub.

Watch these CURT videos first

All four videos are from the official CURT YouTube channel (@curtmfg). CURT filmed the installs on Chevy Colorado trucks — the same hitch numbers cover listed Canyon years on the product cards. Start with 13203 or 13176 for 2015-and-newer, then use the older 13252 clip for first-generation trucks.

If an embed does not load, use the YouTube link under the card.

Install: CURT 13203 on Colorado

CURT · Class 3 · shared Canyon card

See how CURT 13203 mounts on a second-generation Colorado before you compare ratings against 13176 for a matching Canyon year.

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Install: CURT 13176 on Colorado

CURT · Class 3 · higher gross rating

CURT’s 13176 install on a Colorado. Useful when you want the higher gross-trailer-weight hardware path for the same Canyon generation.

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Install: CURT 13252 older generation

CURT · First-generation Class 3

First-generation Colorado install for the Class 3 that also lists matching Canyon years on the card.

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Connect Trailer Wiring

CURT · T-connector basics

How a plug-and-play harness feeds trailer lights after the receiver is on — useful with Canyon harnesses we stock.

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Canyon years we publish (and what to expect)

Lots of Parts publishes Canyon hitch year pages for 2004 through 2012, then again for 2015 through 2022. That matches the first-generation mid-size and the second-generation return. We do not publish 2013–2014 landers (the gap years between generations), and we do not yet have 2023-and-newer Canyon year pages live.

For 2015–2022, we stock two Class 3 choices: CURT 13176 and CURT 13203. For 2004–2012, the Class 3 is CURT 13252. Product titles say Colorado and Canyon together — confirm Canyon on the card.

Years What we usually stock
2015–2022 Canyon Two Class 3 choices: CURT 13176 (higher gross rating on the card) and CURT 13203. Both use a 2 inch receiver. Wiring for many of these years: CURT 58910.
2004–2012 Canyon Class 3: CURT 13252. Trailer light harness example: CURT 55510.
2013–2014 gap No Canyon year landers. Do not invent a part number from a neighbouring generation without checking the product card.
2023-and-newer No Canyon hitch year landers and no dedicated third-generation rear hitch SKU in this catalogue yet. Check back rather than forcing a 2015–2022 card onto a newer truck.

Never exceed GM’s tow rating for your cab, bed, engine, and tow package. Colorado twins share the same CURT numbers — confirm the Canyon application on the product card.

Jump to your Canyon year

Live fitment pages on Lots of Parts. First generation, then the 2015 return.

2013–2014 and 2023-and-newer Canyon landers are not published yet.

CURT 13176 versus 13203

2015–2022

Class 3 · CURT 13176

Rated to about 8,000 lb gross trailer weight and 800 lb tongue weight on the product card, with a higher weight-distribution rating than 13203. Stock link: CURT 13176.

  • Pick this when the card’s higher gross rating matches your trailer plan
  • Still capped by GM’s tow rating for your Canyon
2015–2022

Class 3 · CURT 13203

Rated to about 6,000 lb gross trailer weight and 900 lb tongue weight on the product card. Stock link: CURT 13203.

  • Watch the official CURT 13203 install video above
  • Compare tongue-weight and WD figures side by side with 13176

CURT parts we stock for Canyon

Real store links. Confirm Canyon on the card before you buy.

CURT 13176Class 3 · 2015–20222 inch receiver — higher gross rating on the card CURT 13203Class 3 · 2015–20222 inch receiver — see Colorado install video above CURT 13252Class 3 · 2004–2012First-generation Colorado and Canyon Class 3 CURT 58910Wiring · 2015–2022RV-style harness for listed Colorado and Canyon years CURT 55510Wiring · 2004–2012Trailer light harness for early Canyon trucks

Simple setup steps

Step 1Open your year

Use the year links above so you see fitment notes for your Canyon.

Step 2Compare 13176 and 13203

On 2015–2022 trucks, pick the Class 3 whose card ratings fit your trailer.

Step 3Add lights

Most trailers need a harness. See the wiring guide.

Step 4Mind tongue weight

Keep load in the safe range. Start with the tongue weight guide.

Canada checklist

  • Start with the live year page if you own a 2004–2012 or 2015–2022 Canyon.
  • Believe GM’s tow rating for your drivetrain and tow package — it beats any hitch brochure.
  • Colorado videos are fine for method — still confirm Canyon on the product card.
  • 2023-and-newer owners should know hitch year landers are not live yet.

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