Chevrolet Traverse towing capacity by year
The Chevrolet Traverse has tow data across 16 model years, from 2009 through 2024. The most recent 2024 Chevrolet Traverse carries a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2018 model year at 5,200 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Traverse 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 Traverse max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet Traverse, 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 Traverse years (2020–2024)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Traverse | 9 | 5,000 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Traverse | 12 | 5,000 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Traverse | 12 | 5,000 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | 13 | 5,000 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | 13 | 5,000 |
Older Chevrolet Traverse years (2009–2019)
Earlier model years for the Chevrolet Traverse, going back to 2009. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Traverse | 13 | 5,000 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse | 6 | 5,200 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Traverse | 9 | 5,000 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Traverse | 3 | 5,200 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Traverse | 3 | 5,200 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Traverse | 3 | 5,200 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | 3 | 5,200 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | 3 | 5,200 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Traverse | 3 | 5,200 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | 3 | 5,200 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 3 | 4,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.