Chevrolet Equinox towing capacity by year
The Chevrolet Equinox has tow data across 21 model years, from 2005 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Chevrolet Equinox carries a maximum tow rating of 1,500 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2020 model year at 3,500 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Equinox page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Chevrolet Equinox max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet Equinox, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Chevrolet Equinox years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | 3 | 1,500 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 1,500 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 1,500 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 1,500 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 1,500 |
Older Chevrolet Equinox years (2005–2020)
Earlier model years for the Chevrolet Equinox, going back to 2005. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Equinox | 13 | 3,500 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Equinox | 15 | 3,500 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox | 11 | 3,500 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Equinox | 7 | 3,500 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3,500 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3,500 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Equinox | 3 | 3,500 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | 3 | 3,500 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | 3 | 3,500 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Equinox | 3 | 3,500 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 3 | 3,500 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3,500 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3,500 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Equinox | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | 2 | 3,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.