2020 Chevrolet Traverse towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- LT Cloth FWD, 3.6L.
- Base trim: 1,500 lb.
- Top 35% of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 92% of 4,362 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,000 lb: LT Cloth FWD, $35,400.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT Cloth FWD | 3.6L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,362 lb | $35,400 |
| LT Leather FWD | 3.6L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,362 lb | $39,100 |
| LT Cloth AWD | 3.6L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,362 lb to 4,700 lb | $39,200 |
| LT Leather AWD | 3.6L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,362 lb to 4,700 lb | $41,100 |
| RS AWD | 3.6L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,362 lb to 4,700 lb | $45,700 |
| Premier FWD | 3.6L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,362 lb | $45,800 |
| Premier AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,362 lb to 4,700 lb | $48,400 |
| High Country FWD | 3.6L | FWD | 5,000 lb | 4,362 lb | $50,900 |
| High Country AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,362 lb to 4,700 lb | $53,200 |
| L FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 1,500 lb | 4,362 lb | $29,800 |
| LS FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 1,500 lb | 4,362 lb | $32,900 |
| LS AWD | 3.6L | AWD | 1,500 lb | 4,362 lb to 4,700 lb | $34,900 |
| LT FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 1,500 lb | 4,362 lb | $35,400 |
| RS FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 1,500 lb to 5,000 lb | 4,362 lb | $43,600 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 4,500 lb to 5,200 lb.
- Changed in 2019: 5,200 lb to 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,400 lb | Commercial 4WD | $46,390 |
| Ford Explorer | 5,600 lb | ST 4WD | $54,740 |
| Chevrolet Traverse (this car) | 5,000 lb | LT Cloth FWD | $35,400 |
| Kia Telluride | 5,000 lb | LX FWD | $31,890 |
| GMC Acadia | 4,000 lb | SLE AWD | $36,200 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 3,500 lb | FWD 4dr LT w/2LT | $30,000 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree