An original version of this article stated that you can flat tow a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. This was based on information provided by Chevrolet officials to GM Authority at the time the 2018 Traverse was announced.
However, a reader who has purchased a 2018 Traverse wrote to us stating that this is not the case, and that the 2018 Traverse can not be flat-towed. We reached out to Chevrolet for clarification a second time, and were told that the 2018 Chevy Traverse can not be flat towed.
GM Authority was simply communicating what it was told by Chevrolet officials.
We apologize for any confusion this article may have caused.
Ever since the announcement of the all-new 2018 Chevrolet Traverse weeks ago, our inbox has been filling up with questions about the Bowtie brand’s new full-size CUV. One of the more popular ones has been whether or not the vehicle can be flat-towed (otherwise known as dinghy or four-wheels-down towed).
We asked Chevy and the answer is no – you can not flat tow a 2018 Chevy Traverse.
Flat towing is the more common method of towing a vehicle behind a motorhome, so we’re sure that those who have a use for such a scenario will be delighted to hear the news.
Have more questions about the 2018 Traverse? Go ahead and post them on our Chevrolet forum.
Comments
So would that be the same for the Nox/Terrain and Lacrosse?
Can you flat tow the 2018 Equinox?
You can, yes, but only the FWD 1.5L and FWD/AWD 1.6L diesel.
Which 2018 GM vehicles can by flat towed behind a motorhome. Such as the 2018 Terrain?
The owners manual clearly says that you CANNOT dignhy tow the new 2018 Traverse. Can you please explain why you are saying that it can be? I currently own a 2012 Traverse and dinghy tow it and have been very pleased. I was extremely disappointed when I learned the 2018 CANNOT be towed with 4 tires on the ground
ask the live chat just to be sure.
I sent and email to GM and they told me neither the Enclave or the Traverse were designed to be towed as a dingy. Sad to hear that news, I was going to trade my 2016 Enclave for the 2018.
I’m looking to trade in my 2014 Equinox for the 2018 Traverse but cant get a good answere about flat towing. My Equinox was perfect but i need a bit more seating. What’s up with that?
Which GM cars can be flat towed for 2018?
How would i contact Chevy to see if they are considering making the 2019 Traverse flat towable. Chevy already has the means to make vehicles flat towable where they disengage the wheels from the drive train. This feature is in the Colorado and the Tahoe.