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2026 Chevrolet Equinox towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,200 lb
Margin
300 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
33% of 3,583 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 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
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
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 1,500 lb: LT AWD, $30,800.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
LT AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,583 lb$30,800
EV LT 1 FWDElectricFWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$34,995
EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWDElectricFWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$34,995
RS AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,629 lb$35,600
ACTIV AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,607 lb$35,600
EV LT 1 AWDElectricAWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$40,295
EV LT 2 FWDElectricFWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$41,795
EV 4dr LT2 w/PDE FWDElectricFWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$41,795
EV RS FWDElectricFWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$44,095
EV LT 2 AWDElectricAWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$45,095
EV RS AWDElectricAWD1,500 lbN/AN/AN/A$44,095 to $47,395
LT FWD1.5LFWD800 lb1,202 lb4,630 lb3,428 lb$28,800
RS FWD1.5LFWD800 lb1,156 lb4,630 lb3,474 lb$33,600
ACTIV FWD1.5LFWD800 lb1,178 lb4,630 lb3,452 lb$33,600

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2016: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2021: 3,500 lb to 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT FWD$40,800
Chevrolet Blazer3,250 lb2LT FWD$34,300
Chevrolet Equinox (this car)1,500 lbLT AWD$30,800
GMC Terrain1,500 lbElevation AWD$32,200
Nissan Rogue1,500 lbFWD S$29,490
Chevrolet Trailblazer1,000 lbLS FWD$23,600

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.

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