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2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 800 lb
Margin
200 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
26% of 3,029 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 18-24 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 800 lbRating: 1,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 800 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
1,000 lb
80% of the rating
800 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbNo
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbNo
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
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 1,000 lb: LS FWD, $23,100.

2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
LS FWD1.2L 3cylFWD1,000 lb1,160 lb4,189 lb3,029 lb$23,100
LT FWD1.2L 3cylFWD1,000 lb1,226 lb4,255 lb3,029 lb$24,300
LS AWD1.3LAWD1,000 lbN/AN/A3,252 lb$25,100
LT AWD1.3LAWD1,000 lbN/AN/A3,252 lb$26,300
RS FWD1.3LFWD1,000 lb1,314 lb4,409 lb3,095 lb$27,100
ACTIV FWD1.3LFWD1,000 lb1,314 lb4,409 lb3,095 lb$27,100
RS AWD1.3L 3cylAWD1,000 lbN/AN/A3,252 lb$28,700
ACTIV AWD1.3L 3cylAWD1,000 lbN/AN/A3,252 lb$28,700

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,000200920222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2022: 6,800 lb to 1,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLimited LS AWD$36,520
Chevrolet Blazer4,500 lb3LT FWD$39,300
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$34,870
Ford Bronco Sport2,200 lbBadlands 4WD$38,390
Chevrolet Equinox1,500 lbLS FWD$26,600
Chevrolet Trailblazer (this car)1,000 lbLS FWD$23,100

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked