2022 Chevrolet Traverse towing capacity
Up to 5,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: FWD, 3.6L V6 SIDI FWD with available trailering equipment (V92), FWD, 3.49 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.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse towing capacity chart
All 5 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 type not named in the table; the page note on weight-carrying hitch limits and guide page 5 (fifth-wheel/gooseneck only on some Silverado models) mean these are conventional hitch ratings. | FWD | 3.49 | 5,000 lbs | 10,250 lbs | trailering equipment (V92) | p. 49 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWDHitch type not named in the table; the page note on weight-carrying hitch limits and guide page 5 (fifth-wheel/gooseneck only on some Silverado models) mean these are conventional hitch ratings. | AWD | 3.49 | 5,000 lbs | 10,470 lbs | trailering equipment (V92) | p. 49 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All configurations, weight-carrying hitchPage note: when using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs. with a 500-lb. trailer tongue weight. | 5,000 lbs | p. 49 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWDHitch type not named in the table; the page note on weight-carrying hitch limits and guide page 5 (fifth-wheel/gooseneck only on some Silverado models) mean these are conventional hitch ratings. | FWD | 3.49 | 1,500 lbs | 6,725 lbs | p. 49 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWDHitch type not named in the table; the page note on weight-carrying hitch limits and guide page 5 (fifth-wheel/gooseneck only on some Silverado models) mean these are conventional hitch ratings. | AWD | 3.49 | 1,500 lbs | 7,055 lbs | p. 49 |
Common questions
Which 2022 Chevrolet Traverse engine tows the most?
3.6L V6 SIDI FWD with available trailering equipment (V92), at up to 5,000 lbs. Next is 3.6L V6 SIDI AWD with available trailering equipment (V92) at up to 5,000 lbs.
What does a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse need to tow 5,000 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: trailering equipment (V92).
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2022 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 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
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 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. 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
- 2022 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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