2022 GMC Acadia towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,000lb
- SLE FWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 4,000 lb.
- Top 49% of 143 SUVs (2022).
Trailer check
Yes. 3,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 4,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 3,200 lb
- Margin
- 800 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 4,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 3,200 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 3,200 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 3,200 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 4,000 lb: SLE FWD, $34,800.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 4,000 lb | 3,922 lb to 4,155 lb | $34,800 |
| SLE AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 4,000 lb | 4,342 lb | $37,100 |
| SLT FWD | 2.0L | FWD | 4,000 lb | 3,922 lb to 4,207 lb | $39,100 |
| SLT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 4,000 lb | 4,394 lb | $41,100 |
| AT4 AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 4,000 lb | 4,239 lb to 4,495 lb | $41,400 |
| Denali FWD | 3.6L | FWD | 4,000 lb | 3,922 lb to 4,317 lb | $46,600 |
| Denali AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 4,000 lb | 4,239 lb to 4,525 lb | $48,600 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2018: 5,200 lb to 4,000 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 4,000 lb to 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango | 8,700 lb | SRT 392 AWD | $68,960 to $70,295 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 6,000 lb | Platinum 2WD | $47,140 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 5,000 lb | LT Cloth FWD | $36,200 |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 5,000 lb | SE 4Motion AWD | $36,235 |
| GMC Acadia (this car) | 4,000 lb | SLE FWD | $34,800 |
| Volvo XC40 | 3,500 lb | T4 Momentum FWD | $35,100 |
| BMW X1 | 3,000 lb | sDrive28i FWD | $35,400 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree