Towing in Saskatchewan means hauling boats to Waskesiu Lake, pulling horse trailers across open prairie, or getting a camper out to Prince Albert National Park for the weekend. The right GMC SUV needs to pull that weight reliably — and the lineup gives you more options than most people realize.

Here’s a model-by-model breakdown of what the 2026 GMC SUV lineup can tow, so you can match the right vehicle to the right job.

At a Glance: 2026 GMC SUV Towing Ratings

Model	Max Towing	Engine
Yukon XL	8,400 lbs (3,810 kg)	5.3L/6.2L V8, 3.0L Duramax
Yukon	8,400 lbs (3,810 kg)	5.3L/6.2L V8, 3.0L Duramax
Acadia	5,000 lbs (2,267 kg)	2.5L Turbo
Terrain AWD	1,500 lbs (680 kg)	1.5L Turbo (with trailer package)

GMC Yukon and Yukon XL — Up to 8,400 lbs (3,810 kg)

The Yukon and Yukon XL are the towing leaders in the GMC SUV lineup. Both are built on a body-on-frame truck platform — the same foundation as the Sierra 1500 — which gives them the structural integrity to handle serious trailer weight.

Both models offer towing up to 8,400 lbs (3,810 kg) with the available Max Trailering Package. Engine choices include the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft), the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft), and the available 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6 (305 hp, 495 lb-ft). All use a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The Duramax diesel is a strong pick for trailer drivers who cover long distances. Its 495 lb-ft of torque pulls steadily at highway speeds without working as hard as a gasoline engine — which matters on a run from Prince Albert to Saskatoon with a loaded trailer behind you.

The Yukon and Yukon XL also come equipped with a full suite of available trailering technology, including:

• Available Super Cruise with hands-free trailering on compatible highways
• Transparent Trailer View, which uses cameras to virtually see through a compatible trailer
• Trailer Reverse Trajectory to assist when backing up
• Jackknife Alert to monitor trailer position relative to the vehicle
• Trailer Tire Health monitoring

GMC Acadia — Up to 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg)

The Acadia is a three-row mid-size SUV built on a crossover platform. It uses a 2.5L turbocharged engine producing 328 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic, with AWD standard on every 2026 trim.

At up to 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg) of towing capacity, the Acadia handles mid-size trailers, smaller watercraft, personal watercraft on a double trailer, snowmobile trailers, and smaller utility loads with confidence. It won’t pull a fifth-wheel, but for weekend recreational use in Saskatchewan it covers a wide range of situations.

The 2026 Acadia also includes a Rear Camera Mirror as standard equipment on all trims — useful for gauging clearance when backing up to a hitch.

GMC Terrain — 1,500 lbs (680 kg) with AWD and Trailer Package

The Terrain is the compact SUV in the GMC lineup, powered by a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. AWD models equipped with the trailer package are rated to tow up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg). That covers a small utility trailer, a jet ski on a single-axle trailer, a snowmobile trailer, or a compact cargo haul.

The Terrain isn’t a trailer-focused vehicle — it’s a daily driver that happens to handle light trailering when the weekend calls for it. For anyone in Prince Albert who needs an efficient, manageable SUV the other 300 days of the year and wants the option to tow occasionally, the Terrain’s rating is worth knowing upfront.

Choosing the Right GMC SUV for Towing in Saskatchewan

The right tow vehicle comes down to three questions: how much you need to pull, how often you pull it, and what you need the SUV to do when the trailer isn’t attached.

• Regular heavy trailers (4,000–8,400 lbs / 1,814–3,810 kg): The Yukon or Yukon XL with the Max Trailering Package and your choice of V8 or Duramax diesel
• Occasional mid-weight trailers (2,000–5,000 lbs / 907–2,267 kg): The Acadia, especially with the available Trailering Package
• Light occasional use: The Terrain with the available trailering provisions

Talk to the Team at Mann-Northway Chevrolet Buick GMC in Prince Albert

The team at Mann-Northway Chevrolet Buick GMC in Prince Albert can help you match the right Yukon, Acadia, or Terrain to your specific trailer weight, axle ratio, and package configuration. Towing ratings vary by drivetrain and equipment — getting the details right before you buy saves headaches later. Stop by the dealership or reach out directly, and we’ll get you the exact numbers for the configuration you want.