2026 Chevrolet Traverse towing capacity
Updated 2026-10-01 · Source: Chevrolet 2026 Trailering Guide, page 41
The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse tows up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 1,500 lb to 5,000 lb by engine, drivetrain and tow package.Chevrolet does not publish payload in this document; check the placard on the driver's door pillar.
- Max towing
- 5,000lb
- Max payload
- n/a
- GVWR
- n/a
- Curb weight
- n/a
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Configuration | Engine | Towing | Payload | GVWR | GCWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI FWD | 1,500 | n/a | n/a | 6,720 | 3.49 axle |
| FWD | 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI FWD with available Trailering Package (V92) | 5,000 | n/a | n/a | 10,030 | 3.49 axle |
| AWD | 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI AWD | 1,500 | n/a | n/a | 7,050 | 3.49 axle |
| AWD | 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI AWD with available Trailering Package (V92) | 5,000 | n/a | n/a | 10,250 | 3.49 axle |
Check a trailer against this Traverse
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How to read these numbers
Towing capacity assumes a lightly loaded truck. Passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload, which usually runs out first.
Full explanations: GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Chevrolet 2026 Trailering Guide, page 41. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse tow?
Up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI FWD, FWD) is rated at 1,500 lb, and the highest (2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder SIDI FWD with available Trailering Package (V92), FWD) at 5,000 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse?
Chevrolet does not publish payload in the document we used; the figure for your exact vehicle is on the tire and loading placard on the driver's door pillar. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. The Chevrolet document we used does not list GVWR; yours is on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Does the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
The 5,000 lb rating needs the available Trailering Package (V92), FWD or AWD; without it the Traverse is rated 1,500 lb. Chevrolet: maximum trailer weight rating requires factory-installed trailering equipment; with a weight-carrying hitch the maximum is 5,000 lb with a 500 lb tongue weight. The guide gives no payload or GVWR. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 5,000 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 4,000 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the payload on your door-pillar placard. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.