GMC Terrain towing capacity by year

The GMC Terrain has tow data across 15 model years, from 2011 through 2025. The most recent 2025 GMC Terrain carries a maximum tow rating of 1,500 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2016 model year at 3,500 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full GMC Terrain page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

GMC Terrain max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the GMC Terrain, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent GMC Terrain years (2021–2025)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older GMC Terrain years (2011–2020)

Earlier model years for the GMC Terrain, going back to 2011. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.