2021 Chevy Traverse Towing Capacity

Sure, the new Chevy Traverse looks good enough to dominate any Escondido job site. But is it made to take on the towing you need to do? You’ll be glad to know that the maximum Chevy Traverse towing capacity is a massive 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. Let’s talk about the Chevrolet Traverse towing capabilities in more detail, as well as discuss horsepower and other engine specs.

Chevy Traverse Towing Capacity – What It Can Handle

The standard Chevy Traverse towing capacity is 1,500 pounds. But when you add on the trailering package, that goes all the way up to 5,000 pounds. What can you tow with that kind of towing capacity? A lot! Here’s a partial list:

What You Can Tow with the Chevrolet Traverse Towing Capacity? 

• Compact camper trailer
• Bass boat
• Small sailboat
• ATVs
• Motorcycles
• Jet skis
• Some horse trailers

Chevrolet Traverse Towing and Other Specs

There’s more to this SUV’s performance than the impressive Chevy Traverse towing capacity. Here are some other performance specs:

Chevy TraverseTowing and Engine Specs

• Maximum Towing Capacity – 5,000 pounds
• GVWR – 6,160 pounds
• Standard Engine – 3.6L V6 engine
• Horsepower – 310 hp @ 6800 rpm
• Torque – 266 hp @ 2800 rpm
• Drivetrain – all-wheel drive

Chevy Traverse Towing Accessories

If you do a lot of serious towing on our Poway roads, you know it’s about more than the Chevy Traverse towing capacity. The right accessories are important, too. Here are some of the towing accessories you can buy from our parts center:

• Hitch Ball Mount
• Hitch Receiver Closeout
• ECHO™ Brake Controller by Curt™ Group
• Trailer Hitch Coupler Lock
• Mobile Tow Scale
• 7-Way Trailer Wiring Electrical Adapter by CURT™ Group

Towing-Related Features

The 2021 Chevy Traverse is packed with features that help make towing easier and safer. Here are just a few:

• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Highway Safety Kit
• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Rear Camera Mirror
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control

Check Out the New Chevy Traverse at Quality Chevrolet of Escondido

We make it easy for you to get behind the wheel of your next vehicle. You can even apply for financing online. Our dealership is just a short drive away from Carlsbad, but you can also browse our entire inventory from the comfort of your own home! So, contact us today!