How much can the 2026 GMC Terrain tow?
The 2026 GMC Terrain tows up to 1,500 lb when properly equipped (AT4, 1.5L I4 175 hp, AWD). Ratings run from 800 lb to 1,500 lb depending on trim, engine and drive; half of the configurations are rated 1,500 lb or more.
Maximum towing
1,500 lb
best-equipped version
Typical rating
1,500 lb
median configuration
Payload
up to 1,252 lb
people, cargo and tongue weight
What can the Terrain tow?
Typical loaded weights against the best-equipped (1,500 lb) and the lowest-rated (800 lb) version. "Comfortable" keeps the trailer under 80% of the rating, a common safety margin.
| Trailer | Weight | Best-equipped | Lowest-rated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet ski on a trailer | ~1,000 lb | Comfortable | Over the rating |
| Small utility trailer, loaded | ~1,500 lb | Near the limit | Over the rating |
| Teardrop camper | ~1,800 lb | Over the rating | Over the rating |
Check your own trailer weight against every Terrain configuration
Terrain towing capacity by configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Tows | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT4 | 1.5L I4 175 hp | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,252 lb |
| Denali | 1.5L I4 175 hp | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,252 lb |
| Elevation | 1.5L I4 175 hp | AWD | 1,500 lb | 1,252 lb |
| Elevation | 1.5L I4 175 hp | FWD | 800 lb | 1,184 lb |
2026 model year, manufacturer ratings. Maximum figures usually need the factory tow package and the right hitch; the trailer's tongue weight, passengers and cargo all count against payload. Always check the label on the door jamb and your owner's manual.
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