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2024 Chevrolet Traverse towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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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
83% of 4,793 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 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
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,000 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 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 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 5,000 lb: Limited LS AWD, $36,520.

2024 Chevrolet Traverse tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Limited LS AWD3.6L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$36,520
Limited LT AWD3.6L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$39,045
LS AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$39,600
4dr LS w/2LS AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$39,600
Limited LT Cloth AWDN/AAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$40,845
LT AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$42,000
4dr LT w/2LT AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$42,000
Limited LT Leather AWDN/AAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$42,740
Z71 AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lb1,367 lb6,160 lb4,793 lb$46,400
Limited RS AWD3.6L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$47,045
Limited Premier FWD3.6L 6cylFWD5,000 lbN/A6,160 lbN/A$47,200
Limited Premier AWD3.6L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$49,800
Limited High Country FWD3.6L 6cylFWD5,000 lbN/A6,160 lbN/A$52,000
Limited High Country AWD3.6L 6cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$54,200
RS AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$56,200
4dr RS w/2RS AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$56,200
Limited LS FWD3.6L 6cylFWD1,500 lbN/A6,160 lbN/A$34,520
Limited LT FWD3.6L 6cylFWD1,500 lbN/A6,160 lbN/A$37,045
LS FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lbN/A6,160 lb4,361 lb to 4,793 lb$37,600
4dr LS w/1LS FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$37,600
4dr LS w/1FL FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$38,100
LT FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lbN/A6,160 lb4,361 lb to 4,793 lb$40,000
4dr LT w/1LT FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$40,000
Limited RS FWD3.6L 6cylFWD1,500 lbN/A6,160 lbN/A$45,045
RS FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lbN/A6,160 lb4,361 lb to 4,793 lb$54,200
4dr RS w/1RS FWD2.5L 4cylFWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$54,200

No rating listed: 2 trims.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 4,500 lb to 5,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 5,200 lb to 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Tahoe8,200 lbSpecial Service 4WD$52,750
Ford Explorer5,600 lbST RWD$50,105
Kia Telluride5,500 lbSX X-Pro AWD$50,485
Chevrolet Traverse (this car)5,000 lbLimited LS AWD$36,520
GMC Acadia5,000 lbElevation FWD$42,600
Toyota Grand Highlander5,000 lbXLE FWD$43,320
Chevrolet Equinox1,500 lbLS FWD$26,600

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