Tow Capacities

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Buick Encore towing capacity

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

Years covered10 (2013–2022)
Configurations72
Highest rating in our dataset1,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,065 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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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 Encore towing history

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

Buick Encore 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
20221,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,026 lbs2Open year
20211,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,026 lbs3Open year
20201,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,026 lbs7Open year
20191,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,018 lbs7Open year
20181,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,018 lbs11Open year
20171,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,018 lbs9Open year
20161,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,018 lbs9Open year
20151,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,018 lbs8Open year
20141,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,065 lbs8Open year
20131,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,065 lbs8Open 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 Encore 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 Encore years can tow my trailer?

Compare Buick Encore model years

20212022
Min towing1,000 lbs1,000 lbs
Max towing1,000 lbs1,000 lbs
Max payload1,026 lbs1,026 lbs
Configurations32
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.533.53
Engines1.4 liters I-41.4 liters I-4
  • 2022 and 2021 share the same highest dataset towing rating (1,000 lbs).

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

Browse Buick Encore configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,026 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Base1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,026 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Base1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Essence1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,026 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Essence1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,026 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Sport1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,026 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Sport1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Base1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Essence1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Essence1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Sport1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Sport1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Base1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Essence1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Essence1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Premium1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Premium1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Sport1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Sport1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Essence1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Essence1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Preferred1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Premium1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Premium1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Sport1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Sport1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Base1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Base1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Convenience1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Convenience1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Leather1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Leather1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Premium1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Sport1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Sport1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Base3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Base3.53 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year

Buick Encore 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, 20221,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,026 lbs12
2010s2010–20192013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,065 lbs60

Buick Encore 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
20221,018 lbs1,026 lbs2Open year
20211,018 lbs1,026 lbs3Open year
20201,018 lbs1,026 lbs7Open year
20191,016 lbs1,018 lbs7Open year
20181,016 lbs1,018 lbs11Open year
20171,016 lbs1,018 lbs9Open year
20161,016 lbs1,018 lbs9Open year
20151,016 lbs1,018 lbs8Open year
20141,065 lbs1,065 lbs8Open year
20131,065 lbs1,065 lbs8Open 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.

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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