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2026 GMC Acadia towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
5,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,000 lb
Margin
1,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
89% of 4,502 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,000 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 5,000 lb: Elevation FWD, $43,700.

2026 GMC Acadia tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Elevation FWD2.5L 4cylFWD5,000 lb1,671 lb6,173 lb4,502 lb$43,700
FWD 4dr Elevation2.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,502 lb$43,800
Elevation AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,502 lb$45,700
AWD 4dr Elevation2.5LAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,502 lb$45,800
AT4 AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/A6,393 lb4,502 lb to 4,696 lb$52,300
AWD 4dr AT42.5LAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,502 lb$52,500
Denali FWD2.5L 4cylFWD5,000 lb1,671 lb6,173 lb4,502 lb$55,700
FWD 4dr Denali2.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,502 lb$55,900
AWD 4dr Denali2.5LAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,502 lb$57,900
Denali Ultimate FWD2.5L 4cylFWD5,000 lb1,671 lb6,173 lb4,502 lb$62,900
FWD 4dr Denali Ultimate2.5LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,502 lb$63,100
AWD 4dr Denali Ultimate2.5LAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,502 lb$65,100
Denali AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,502 lb$55,700 to $57,700
Denali Ultimate AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,502 lb$62,900 to $64,900

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2018: 5,200 lb to 4,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 4,000 lb to 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
GMC Acadia (this car)5,000 lbElevation FWD$43,700
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT FWD$40,800
Mazda CX-705,000 lb3.3 Turbo Premium AWD$46,780
BMW X13,000 lbxDrive28i AWD$43,200
Toyota Crown Signia2,700 lbXLE Hybrid AWD$44,345
Audi Q31,500 lbS line AWD$43,700

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked