Hailing the arrival of an all-new generation, the 2024 Traverse is chalked full of upgrades to the exterior styling, interior appointments, and powertrain lineup. With that third piece in mind, today we’re taking a closer look at the 2024 Chevy Traverse towing capacities in the following GM Authority breakdown.
Before diving right in, here’s a quick breakdown of the 2024 Chevy Traverse’s drivetrain specifications. The turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine has supplanted the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine to serve as the sole engine offering for the third-gen Traverse and produces a GM-rated 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque. This output is directed through the GM eight-speed automatic transmission, along with available FWD and AWD configurations.
It’s worth noting that the all-new Traverse is also offered with an optional towing package, which is tagged with RPO code V92.
With all that taken care of, here are the 2024 Chevy Traverse towing capacities:
2024 Chevy Traverse Towing Capacities
Trim Level | Drivetrain | Turbo 2.5L I4 LK0 |
---|---|---|
Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
LS | FWD | 1,500 / 680 |
LS | AWD | 1,500 / 680 |
LT | FWD | 1,500 / 680 |
LT with V921 | FWD | 5,000 / 2,268 |
LT | AWD | 1,500 / 680 |
LT with V921 | AWD | 5,000 / 2,268 |
Z71 | FWD | 1,500 / 680 |
Z71 with V921 | AWD | 5,000 / 2,268 |
RS | FWD | 1,500 / 680 |
RS with V921 | FWD | 5,000 / 2,268 |
RS | AWD | 1,500 / 680 |
RS with V921 | AWD | 5,000 / 2,268 |
As evidenced above, the least amount of weight the 2024 Traverse is rated to tow is 1,500 pounds (680 kilograms), which is the case regardless of drivetrain configuration or trim level. However, when equipped with the aforementioned V92 package, tow ratings jump to 5,000 pounds (2,268 kilograms).
For reference, the most the 2023 Traverse was rated to pull was also 5,000 pounds.
Among other Chevy Traverse towing-related information details worth detailing, The General recommends that drivers don’t tow with their 2024 Traverse during the first 500 miles (800 kilometers) of vehicle use in order to prevent damage to the engine, axles, or other parts. In addition, drivers are advised to perform an oil change before heavy towing, to not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h), and not make full-throttle starts during the first 500 miles (800 kilometers) of trailer towing. Additionally, while the Traverse can tow perfectly fine in Drive, if the driver finds that the transmission downshifts too often for their liking, they can choose a lower gear by using the manual mode.
Finally, there are a number of features and technologies General Motors recommends deactivating prior to pulling a trailer, including:
- Park Assist
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Lane Change Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control (unless the vehicle is equipped with trailering functionality)
- Super Cruise (unless the vehicle is equipped with trailering functionality)
As a reminder, the 2024 Traverse is underpinned by a revised variant of the long-wheelbase version of the GM C1 platform, which now features the Global B digital architecture. Meanwhile, production takes place at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.
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Comments
Your towing may be lower ( how many people in the car ? added opts ,luggage, dogs , bicycles etc all add to the payload plus hitch wt ) I’d be comfortable towing 3500-4000 but where is one towing? Flats or Kansas or over the Ike on I-70 like the new looks needs a low spec high payload get rid the 3rd row and luxury bits
Not the case at all. In trucks, normally the towing capacity is based off the GVWR-empty weight=hitch weight X 10, or 10% of the trailer weight in on the tongue, and you go up to vehicle weight rating.
For most SUV’s there’s a passenger component already built in. It’s GVWR is 6160lbs, with an empty weight of 5000-5400lbs depending on configuration. By truck math, that means you can put a tongue weight of 760lbs, or a 7,600 lbs trailer 😳😳😳. Chevy is padding their factor of safety. Your good to load a 5000 – 100lb trailer, 6 adults, a rear hatch of luggage and Thule cargo unit on the roof and your still good. I also wouldn’t hesitate to attach a 5500-6000lb trailer to it IF……. You make sure your cargo area is unloaded and you have a weight distributed hitch.
Side note. Why are the 1500’s rated less for gooseneck vs bumper hitch even thought the HD’s are rated opposite? LD trucks are per government regulations maxed out at 8500lbs fully loaded. That means that truck driver trailer hitch cannot exceed that amount. Goosenecks put 15% of their weight on the truck, not 10% like bumper pull. If you took a Silverado 1500 rated to tow 13,000lbs bumper, and only 9500 gooseneck, it would tow a 13,000lbs gooseneck better as the weight is better distributed, and the load is more stable……
Just don’t get pulled over in Illinois or Colorado. Heck. I’ve never had the trailer to test it, but you would likely see that a 15-16,000 lbs gooseneck would tow better than a 13,000lb bumper pull. Ram tows 23,000lbs with a less powerful diesel/less efficient transmission, and your weight is better distributed.
Ok’ so here ’tis—6 guys inside the Traverse. 1=340lbs, 4@225 min which gives me 900lbs and 1= 205. A grand total 1445 lbs of humanity, the approx. 150 lbs. of gear. As I read your thread I’m thinking I could still pull a 4000 lb trailer.
What say you?
Yah damn good, and needs not worry. Remember back when ford was rating their trucks with the back seats removed and no spare tire? Those trucks survived over the Eisenhower freeway at max load. Today’s J2807 standards are very, very conservative by comparison.
2.5L Iron Duke put out 88hp in the early 80’s, now a turbo 2.5L can make over 325hp. Awesome tech.
Ridiculous, only 1,500 pounds. That’s not saying much for the transmission.
I’m interested in where the brake controller harness is for anyone who tried to install a Brake Controller Module for the 3rd gen with towing package. I purchased the one from the chevy parts site that fits my Z71 Traverse with the harness adapter (or so they say). The connection harness is definitely not under the dash of the Traverse like I’ve seen it on my Tahoe?
Found it. No harness just the same bundle of wires on GEN 2, in the driver sill/kick panel. All C1 platforms are the same. Works fine … but even in tow/haul mode you need to turn off ALL the collision avoidance settings.
Z71 doesn’t have a FWD options, only AWD, so the article has an error on this point.