2020 Chevrolet Equinox towing capacity
The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox is published in 13 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 1,500 to 3,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (3,500 lb) sits in compact SUV / minivan territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Front-wheel Drive | — | 170 | 203 | 3.5 | 1,500 | 4,464 | 3,274 | 1,190 |
| LS w/1LS Front-wheel Drive | — | 170 | 203 | 3.5 | 1,500 | 4,464 | 3,274 | 1,190 |
| LS w/1LS All-wheel Drive | — | 170 | 203 | 3.87 | 1,500 | 4,630 | 3,465 | 1,165 |
| LT w/1LT Front-wheel Drive | — | 170 | 203 | 3.5 | 1,500 | 4,464 | 3,325 | 1,139 |
| LT w/1LT All-wheel Drive | — | 170 | 203 | 3.87 | 1,500 | 4,630 | 3,478 | 1,152 |
| LT w/3LT Front-wheel Drive | — | 137 | 240 | 2.89 | 1,500 | 4,630 | 3,485 | 1,145 |
| LT w/2LT Front-wheel Drive | — | 252 | 260 | 3.17 | 3,500 | 4,630 | 3,448 | 1,182 |
| LT w/2LT All-wheel Drive | — | 252 | 260 | 3.17 | 3,500 | 4,850 | 3,610 | 1,240 |
| Premier w/1LZ Front-wheel Drive | — | 170 | 203 | 3.5 | 1,500 | 4,464 | 3,350 | 1,114 |
| Premier w/1LZ All-wheel Drive | — | 170 | 203 | 3.87 | 1,500 | 4,630 | 3,512 | 1,118 |
| Premier w/3LZ Front-wheel Drive | — | 137 | 240 | 2.89 | 1,500 | 4,630 | 3,512 | 1,118 |
| Premier w/2LZ Front-wheel Drive | — | 252 | 260 | 3.17 | 3,500 | 4,630 | 3,498 | 1,132 |
| Premier w/2LZ All-wheel Drive | — | 252 | 260 | 3.17 | 3,500 | 4,850 | 3,665 | 1,185 |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2019
The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox carried a maximum tow rating of 3,500 lb. The 2020 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2020 Chevrolet models
The rest of Chevrolet's 2020 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular CAB | 16,800 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 16,800 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd | 16,000 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB | 14,500 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Double CAB | 14,500 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Regular CAB | 14,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.