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2026 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
89% of 4,504 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.

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: LT FWD, $40,800.

2026 Chevrolet Traverse tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
LT FWD2.5LFWD5,000 lb1,669 lb6,173 lb4,504 lb$40,800
LT AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$42,800
Z71 AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lb1,601 lb6,394 lb4,793 lb$48,900
High Country FWD2.5LFWD5,000 lb1,669 lb6,173 lb4,504 lb$55,100
RS FWD2.5LFWD5,000 lb1,669 lb6,173 lb4,504 lb$55,400
High Country AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$57,100
RS AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,793 lb$57,400

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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Tahoe8,200 lbPolice RWD$54,500
Chevrolet Traverse (this car)5,000 lbLT FWD$40,800
Ford Explorer5,000 lbActive RWD$38,465
GMC Acadia5,000 lbElevation FWD$43,700
Toyota Grand Highlander5,000 lbLE FWD$42,260
Chevrolet Equinox1,500 lbLT AWD$30,800

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