2018 Chevrolet Equinox towing capacity
Up to 3,500 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: FWD, 2.0L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder FWD, FWD, 3.17 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 1,500 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2018 Chevrolet Equinox towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Conventional | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder FWD | 3,500 lbs | 1 |
| 2.0L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder AWD | 3,500 lbs | 1 |
| 1.5L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder FWD | 1,500 lbs | 1 |
| 1.5L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder AWD | 1,500 lbs | 1 |
| 1.6L turbo-diesel 4-cylinder FWD | 1,500 lbs | 1 |
| 1.6L turbo-diesel 4-cylinder AWD | 1,500 lbs | 1 |
2018 Chevrolet Equinox towing capacity chart
All 6 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; page says weight-distributing hitch not required | FWD | 3.17 | 3,500 lbs | 7,694 lbs | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; page says weight-distributing hitch not required | AWD | 3.17 | 3,500 lbs | 7,694 lbs | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; page says weight-distributing hitch not required | FWD | 3.50 | 1,500 lbs | 5,247 lbs | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; page says weight-distributing hitch not required | AWD | 3.87 | 1,500 lbs | 5,467 lbs | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; page says weight-distributing hitch not required | FWD | 2.89 | 1,500 lbs | 5,687 lbs | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWDhitch not printed in table; the guide says only Silverado models take fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitches, so ball hitch assumed; page says weight-distributing hitch not required | AWD | 2.89 | 1,500 lbs | 5,687 lbs | p. 14 |
Common questions
Which 2018 Chevrolet Equinox engine tows the most?
2.0L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder FWD, at up to 3,500 lbs. Next is 2.0L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder AWD at up to 3,500 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2018 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet). Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
Where these numbers come from
- 2018 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet), Chevrolet. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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