2026 Chevrolet Traverse towing capacity
Up to 5,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI FWD with available Trailering Package (V92), 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI FWD with available Trailering Package (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.
2026 Chevrolet Traverse towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Conventional | Hitch type not stated | Configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI FWD with available Trailering Package (V92) | 5,000 lbs | 1 | |
| 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI AWD with available Trailering Package (V92) | 5,000 lbs | 1 | |
| Engine not named in the table | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 2 |
| 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI FWD | 1,500 lbs | 1 | |
| 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI AWD | 1,500 lbs | 1 |
2026 Chevrolet Traverse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI FWD with available Trailering Package (V92)table does not name the hitch; the note under it gives the weight-carrying (conventional) hitch limit | FWD | 3.49 | 5,000 lbs | 10,030 lbs | Trailering Package (V92) | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI AWD with available Trailering Package (V92)table does not name the hitch; the note under it gives the weight-carrying (conventional) hitch limit | AWD | 3.49 | 5,000 lbs | 10,250 lbs | Trailering Package (V92) | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| When using a weight-carrying hitchnote under table: with a weight-carrying hitch max trailer weight is 5,000 lbs with a 500-lb tongue weight | 5,000 lbs | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI FWDtable does not name the hitch; the note under it gives the weight-carrying (conventional) hitch limit | FWD | 3.49 | 1,500 lbs | 6,720 lbs | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI AWDtable does not name the hitch; the note under it gives the weight-carrying (conventional) hitch limit | AWD | 3.49 | 1,500 lbs | 7,050 lbs | p. 41 |
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse | 5,000 lbs | p. 70 |
Common questions
Which 2026 Chevrolet Traverse engine tows the most?
2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI FWD with available Trailering Package (V92), at up to 5,000 lbs. Next is 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI AWD with available Trailering Package (V92) at up to 5,000 lbs.
What does a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse need to tow 5,000 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Trailering Package (V92).
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2026 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet); 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2026 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 2026 Chevrolet Traverse. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2026 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
- 2026 Trailering Guide (Chevrolet), Chevrolet. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide, GM Fleet. Manufacturer spec sheet. 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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