2023 Chevrolet Blazer towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,500lb
- 2LT FWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 4,500 lb.
- Top 44% of 151 SUVs (2023).
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 3,918 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.
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
| 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 3,600 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 3,600 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 4,500 lb: 2LT FWD, $35,100.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2LT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 4,500 lb | 3,918 lb | $35,100 |
| 3LT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 4,500 lb | 3,918 lb | $39,300 |
| RS AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 4,500 lb | 4,211 lb to 4,313 lb | $45,700 |
| AWD 4dr LT w/2LT | 2.0L | AWD | 3,250 lb | 4,144 lb | $37,800 |
| AWD 4dr LT w/3LT | 2.0L | AWD | 3,250 lb | 4,144 lb | $42,000 |
| FWD 4dr LT w/2LT | 2.0L | FWD | 1,500 lb | 3,918 lb | $35,100 |
| FWD 4dr LT w/3LT | 2.0L | FWD | 1,500 lb | 3,918 lb | $39,300 |
| RS FWD | 3.6L | FWD | 1,500 lb | 4,079 lb | $42,800 |
| Premier FWD | 2.0L | FWD | 1,500 lb | 3,992 lb | $42,800 |
| Premier AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,250 lb to 4,500 lb | 4,218 lb | $45,700 |
No rating listed: 2 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2026: 4,500 lb to 3,250 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 5,000 lb | SE w/Tech Pkg FWD | $41,070 |
| Chevrolet Blazer (this car) | 4,500 lb | 2LT FWD | $35,100 |
| Ford Bronco | 4,500 lb | Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | $80,580 |
| Hyundai Kona N | 3,527 lb | FWD | $34,950 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 1,500 lb | LS FWD | $26,300 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1,000 lb | LS FWD | $22,100 |
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 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