GMC Acadia towing capacity
The 2026 GMC Acadia is rated for 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). The source gives one figure for it.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2026 GMC Acadia
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | 5,000 lbs | p. 69 |
Source: 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide
2025 GMC Acadia
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadiafootnote 2: 'With available (V92) Trailering Package.' | 5,000 lbs | Trailering Package (V92) | p. 57 |
Source: 2025 GM Envolve Fleet Guide
2021 GMC Acadia
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLE/SLT/AT4/Denali, SLE/SLT/AT4/Denalihitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch; label names trims only; drive not printed (SLE named as AWD for the 2.0L) | 3.6L V6 | 3.49 | 4,000 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 32 | |
| SLE AWD/SLT/Denali, SLE AWD/SLT/Denalihitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch; label names trims only; drive not printed (SLE named as AWD for the 2.0L) | 2.0L Turbo I4 | AWD | 3.47 | 1,500 lbs | p. 32 | |
| SL/SLE FWD, SL/SLE FWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | 2.5L I4 | FWD | 3.80 | 1,000 lbs | p. 32 |
Source: 2021 GMC Trailering Guide
2020 GMC Acadia
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLE/SLT/AT4/Denali, SLE/SLT/AT4/Denalihitch type not stated for Acadia ratings in this guide; hitch left null; no drive printed; drive left null | 3.6L V6 | 3.49 | 4,000 lbs | Trailering Package | p. 31 | |
| SLE AWD/SLT, SLE AWD/SLThitch type not stated for Acadia ratings in this guide; hitch left null; label 'SLE AWD/SLT' does not state SLT drive; drive left null | 2.0L Turbo I4 | AWD | 3.47 | 1,500 lbs | p. 31 | |
| SL/SLE, SL/SLE FWDhitch type not stated for Acadia ratings in this guide; hitch left null | 2.5L I4 | FWD | 3.80 | 1,000 lbs | p. 31 |
Source: 2020 GMC Trailering Guide
2019 GMC Acadia
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 3.6L V6 | 4,000 lbs |
| 2.5L I4 | 1,000 lbs |
All 4 2019 Acadia configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2019 GMC Trailering Guide
2018 GMC Acadia
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 3.6L V-6 | 4,000 lbs |
| 2.5L I-4 | 1,000 lbs |
All 4 2018 Acadia configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2018 GMC Trailering Guide
2017 GMC Acadia
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 3.6L V-6 | 4,000 lbs |
| 2.5L I-4 | 1,000 lbs |
All 4 2017 Acadia configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2017 GMC Trailering Guide
2016 GMC Acadia
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WDtable does not name the hitch; its notes give trailer tongue weight limits and weight-distributing hitch guidance (conventional hitch) and no fifth-wheel rating is given | GM 3.6L V-6 VVT DI | 2WD | 3.16 | 5,200 lbs | Trailering Package (V92) | p. 18 |
| AWDtable does not name the hitch; its notes give trailer tongue weight limits and weight-distributing hitch guidance (conventional hitch) and no fifth-wheel rating is given | GM 3.6L V-6 VVT DI | AWD | 3.16 | 5,200 lbs | Trailering Package (V92) | p. 18 |
Source: 2016 GMC Trailering Guide
2015 GMC Acadia
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WDtable does not name the hitch; its notes give trailer tongue weight limits and weight-distributing hitch guidance (conventional hitch) and no fifth-wheel rating is given | GM 3.6L V-6 VVT DI | 2WD | 3.16 | 5,200 lbs | Trailering Package (V92) | p. 19 |
| AWDtable does not name the hitch; its notes give trailer tongue weight limits and weight-distributing hitch guidance (conventional hitch) and no fifth-wheel rating is given | GM 3.6L V-6 VVT DI | AWD | 3.16 | 5,200 lbs | Trailering Package (V92) | p. 19 |
Source: 2015 GMC Trailering Guide
Common questions
How has the GMC Acadia's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 5,000 lbs; 2025: 5,000 lbs; 2021: 4,000 lbs; 2020: 4,000 lbs; 2019: 4,000 lbs; 2018: 4,000 lbs; 2017: 4,000 lbs; 2016: 5,200 lbs; 2015: 5,200 lbs.
What hitch are the GMC Acadia ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.