Tow Capacities

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Buick Enclave towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Buick Enclave. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered16 (2008–2023)
Configurations95
Highest rating in our dataset5,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,971 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a Buick Enclave that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Buick Enclave towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Buick Enclave towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20235,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,801 lbs6Open year
20225,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,801 lbs6Open year
20211,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,801 lbs7Open year
20201,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,801 lbs7Open year
20191,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,825 lbs7Open year
20181,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,971 lbs7Open year
20174,000 lbs4,000 lbs1,687 lbs5Open year
20164,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,687 lbs5Open year
20154,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,687 lbs5Open year
20144,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,687 lbs6Open year
20134,500 lbs4,500 lbs1,687 lbs6Open year
20122,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,631 lbs8Open year
20112,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,631 lbs6Open year
20102,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,631 lbs6Open year
20092,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,631 lbs4Open year
20082,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,631 lbs4Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Buick Enclave towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Buick Enclave years can tow my trailer?

Compare Buick Enclave model years

20222023
Min towing5,000 lbs5,000 lbs
Max towing5,000 lbs5,000 lbs
Max payload1,801 lbs1,801 lbs
Configurations66
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.493.49
Engines3.6 liters V-63.6 liters V-6
  • 2023 and 2022 share the same highest dataset towing rating (5,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Buick Enclave configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 Avenir3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,475 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Avenir3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,691 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Essence3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,592 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Essence3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,801 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,546 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,762 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Avenir3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,475 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Avenir3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,691 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Essence3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,592 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Essence3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,801 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,546 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,762 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Avenir3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,475 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Avenir3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,691 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Essence3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,592 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Essence3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,801 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,546 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,762 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Preferred3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,801 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Avenir3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,475 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Avenir3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,691 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Essence3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,592 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Essence3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,801 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,546 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,762 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Preferred3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,801 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Avenir3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,708 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Avenir3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,704 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Essence3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,825 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Essence3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,814 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,779 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,775 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Preferred3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,814 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Avenir3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,795 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Avenir3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,971 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Essence3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,795 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Essence3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,971 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,795 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,971 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Base3.6 liters V-6 · 3.49 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,971 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Convenience3.6 liters V-6 · 3.16 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,687 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Leather3.6 liters V-6 · 3.16 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,537 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Leather3.6 liters V-6 · 3.16 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,687 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.16 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,537 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Premium3.6 liters V-6 · 3.16 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,687 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Convenience3.16 · Tow 4,500 lbs · Payload 1,687 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Leather3.16 · Tow 4,500 lbs · Payload 1,537 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Leather3.16 · Tow 4,500 lbs · Payload 1,687 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Premium3.16 · Tow 4,500 lbs · Payload 1,537 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Premium3.16 · Tow 4,500 lbs · Payload 1,687 lbs
    Open year

Buick Enclave towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 20231,500 – 5,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,801 lbs26
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,500 – 5,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,971 lbs61
2000s2000–20092008, 20092,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,631 lbs8

Buick Enclave payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20231,475 lbs1,801 lbs6Open year
20221,475 lbs1,801 lbs6Open year
20211,475 lbs1,801 lbs7Open year
20201,475 lbs1,801 lbs7Open year
20191,704 lbs1,825 lbs7Open year
20181,795 lbs1,971 lbs7Open year
20171,537 lbs1,687 lbs5Open year
20161,537 lbs1,687 lbs5Open year
20151,537 lbs1,687 lbs5Open year
20141,537 lbs1,687 lbs6Open year
20131,537 lbs1,687 lbs6Open year
20121,479 lbs1,631 lbs8Open year
20111,479 lbs1,631 lbs6Open year
20101,479 lbs1,631 lbs6Open year
20091,474 lbs1,631 lbs4Open year
20081,475 lbs1,631 lbs4Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Buick Enclave towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2017 → 2018: Maximum towing 4,000 lbs → 5,000 lbs (+1,000 lbs)
  • 2016 → 2017: Maximum towing 4,500 lbs → 4,000 lbs (-500 lbs)
  • 2012 → 2013: Maximum towing 2,000 lbs → 4,500 lbs (+2,500 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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