Which Version of the 2018 GMC Acadia Can be Flat Towed
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/29/2024
Question:
Do need to be 2wd or AWD?
asked by: Robin
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Expert Reply:
Hey Robin, so I checked with the owners manual of your 2018 GMC Acadia and the FWD and AWD models can be flat towed as long as the engine size is 3.6 liter. The 2.5 liter engine models cannot be flat towed.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Completely Hidden
- Blue Ox
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Jameson C.
2/3/2026
Hey Robin, did you end up flat towing your Acadia with the 3.6-liter engine using the Blue Ox base plate kit? Knowing how it worked could help others with the same setup.