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2027 Chevrolet Traverse towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000 lb

Cheapest at max
LT FWD
2.5L
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb

Top 44% of 79 SUVs (2027).

Trailer check

Yes. Under the rating, but over 85% of curb weight.

Tow rating
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
Up to 4,000 lb
Room left
1,000 lb (20% of the rating)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
89% of 4,504 lb

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.

Pick another car

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: only the lighter end fits. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.

Max tow rating
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 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, $41,100.

Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate

2027 Chevrolet Traverse tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
LT FWD2.5LFWD5,000 lb4,504 lb$41,100
LT AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,793 lb$43,100
Z71 AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,793 lb$49,400
RS FWD2.5LFWD5,000 lb4,504 lb$55,800
High Country FWD2.5LFWD5,000 lb4,504 lb$56,100
RS AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,793 lb$57,800
High Country AWD2.5L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,793 lb$58,100

Highest rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0002009201220152018202120242027
Highest rated trim in our data, 2009 to 2027. Pounds. Years with ratings for under half the trims are left out.
  • Changed in 2010: 4,500 lb to 5,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 5,200 lb to 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2027 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Tahoe8,400 lbPolice RWD$55,000
Kia Telluride5,500 lbX-Pro SX-Prestige AWD$56,790
Chevrolet Traverse (this car)5,000 lbLT FWD$41,100
Ford Explorer5,000 lbActive RWD$38,465
GMC Acadia5,000 lbElevation FWD$43,600
Chevrolet Equinox1,500 lbEV LT 1 AWD$40,295

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