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2021 Chevrolet Blazer towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 3,600 lb
Margin
900 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
92% of 3,920 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,600 lbRating: 4,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,600 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
4,500 lb
80% of the rating
3,600 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 3,600 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,600 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 4,500 lb: 2LT FWD, $33,400.

2021 Chevrolet Blazer tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
2LT FWD2.0L 4cylFWD4,500 lb3,920 lb$33,400
3LT FWD2.0L 4cylFWD4,500 lb3,920 lb$37,600
RS FWD3.6LFWD4,500 lb4,043 lb$41,100
RS AWD3.6L 6cylAWD4,500 lb4,253 lb$44,000
L FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,782 lb$28,800
1LT FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,805 lb$32,600
FWD 4dr LT w/1LT2.5LFWD1,500 lb3,805 lb$32,600
FWD 4dr LT w/2LT2.0LFWD1,500 lb3,920 lb$33,400
AWD 4dr LT w/2LT2.0LAWD1,500 lb4,123 lb$35,400
FWD 4dr LT w/3LT2.0LFWD1,500 lb3,920 lb$37,600
AWD 4dr LT w/3LT2.0LAWD1,500 lb4,123 lb$39,600
Premier FWD2.0LFWD1,500 lb4,019 lb$42,700
Premier AWD2.0LAWD1,500 lb to 4,500 lb4,200 lb$44,900

No rating listed: 2 trims.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,00020192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2019 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2026: 4,500 lb to 3,250 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Blazer (this car)4,500 lb2LT FWD$33,400
Ford Bronco3,500 lb4WD$28,500
Jeep Wrangler3,500 lbUnlimited Sport RHD 4WD$39,235
Chevrolet Equinox1,500 lbL FWD$23,800

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked