GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Overview
The GMC Acadia towing capacity ranges between 1,000 lbs. and 5,200 lbs as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
For instance, the 2021 GMC Acadia has a minimum towing capacity of 1,000 lbs, while the 2016 GMC Acadia has a maximum towing capacity of 5,200 lbs.
Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of GMC Acadia.
Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.
All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a
braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without
brakes will be much less.
Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.
2021 GMC Acadia2021 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Data
The 2021 GMC Acadia towing capacity is between 1,000 lbs. and 1,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
2021 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLT SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
SLT SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
SLT SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
SLT SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
SLE SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
SLE SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
2021 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLE SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SLE SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SL SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
2020 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Data
The 2020 GMC Acadia towing capacity is between 1,000 lbs. and 4,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2020 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLT SUV |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 230 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
SLT SUV |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 230 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
SLT SUV |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD | 230 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
SLT SUV |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD | 230 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
SLE SUV |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 230 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
SLE SUV |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 230 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
2020 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLE SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SLE SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
Denali SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD |
4,000 lbs |
Denali SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD |
4,000 lbs |
AT4 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
SLT |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD | 230 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
2020 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLT |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 230 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
SLE |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SLE |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 230 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
1,500 lbs |
Denali |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
Denali |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
AT4 |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 9 Spd Auto, Electronically-Controlled | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
2019 GMC Acadia2019 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Data
The 2019 GMC Acadia towing capacity is between 1,000 lbs. and 4,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2019 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLT2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
SLT2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
SLT SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
SLT SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SLT SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SLE2 SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
2019 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLE2 SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SLE2 SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SLE2 SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
Denali SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
Denali SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
All Terrain2 SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
2019 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
All Terrain SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
SLT w/ SLT2 |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
SLT w/ SLT1 |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SLT w/ SLT2 |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
SLT w/ SLT1 |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
SLE w/ SLE2 |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
2019 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLE w/ SLE2 |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
Denali |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
Denali |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
2018 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Data
The 2018 GMC Acadia towing capacity is between 1,000 lbs. and 4,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2018 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLT2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
SLT2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
SLT SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
SLT SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SLT SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SLE2 SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
2018 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLE2 SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SLE2 SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
SLE2 SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
Denali SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
Denali SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
All Terrain2 SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
2018 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
All Terrain SUV |
2.5L | I4 | DOHC SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 193 HP | 188 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs |
2017 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Data
The 2017 GMC Acadia towing capacity is 4,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2017 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLT2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
SLT2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
Denali SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
Denali SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 310 HP | 271 ft/lbs |
4,000 lbs |
2016 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Data
The 2016 GMC Acadia towing capacity is 5,200 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2016 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
Denali SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
Denali SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
2015 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Data
The 2015 GMC Acadia towing capacity is 5,200 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2015 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
Denali SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
Denali SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
2014 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Data
The 2014 GMC Acadia towing capacity is 5,200 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2014 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLT Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLT Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLE Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLE Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
Denali Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
Denali Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
2014 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLT2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLT2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLE2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLE2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
2013 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Data
The 2013 GMC Acadia towing capacity is 5,200 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2013 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLT Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLT Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLE Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLE Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
Denali Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
Denali Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
2013 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLT2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLT2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLE2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLE2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
2012 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Data
The 2012 GMC Acadia towing capacity is 5,200 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2012 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
Denali Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
Denali Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
2011 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Data
The 2011 GMC Acadia towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,200 lbs as shown in the table below.
2011 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLT Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
SLT Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
SLE Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
SLE Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
SL Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
SL Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2011 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
Denali Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
Denali Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
5,200 lbs |
SLT2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | AWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
SLT2 SUV |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | FWD | 288 HP | 270 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2007 GMC Acadia Towing Capacity Data
The 2007 GMC Acadia towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2007 GMC Acadia Towing Capacities
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
SLT2 Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MPFI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | AWD | 275 HP | 251 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
SLT2 Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MPFI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | FWD | 275 HP | 251 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
SLT Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MPFI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | AWD | 275 HP | 251 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
SLT Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MPFI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | FWD | 275 HP | 251 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
SLE Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MPFI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | AWD | 275 HP | 251 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
SLE Wagon |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MPFI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | FWD | 275 HP | 251 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
- a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
- a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
- a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.
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