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2021 Chevrolet Traverse towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 1,000 – 5,000 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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Select your exact configuration and tell us what you're towing. We'll compare trailer weight, payload, tongue weight and the available vehicle limits. Year-level towing and payload answers below are available without selecting a configuration.
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What can a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse tow?
Across 13 configurations with published ratings, 2021 Chevrolet Traverse towing capacity ranges from 1,000 lbs to 5,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2021 Chevrolet Traverse can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 1,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 13 of 13
Highest-rated example: High — 5,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: RS — 1,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | — | — | — | 3.49 | 5,000 lbs | 1,798 lbs |
| High | — | — | — | 3.49 | 5,000 lbs | 1,798 lbs |
| Premier | — | — | — | 3.49 | 5,000 lbs | 1,798 lbs |
| L | — | — | — | 3.49 | 1,000 lbs | 1,798 lbs |
| LS | — | — | — | 3.49 | 1,000 lbs | 1,798 lbs |
| LS | — | — | — | 3.49 | 1,000 lbs | 1,798 lbs |
| LT | — | — | — | 3.49 | 1,000 lbs | 1,798 lbs |
| LT | — | — | — | 3.49 | 1,000 lbs | 1,798 lbs |
| LT | — | — | — | 3.49 | 1,000 lbs | 1,798 lbs |
| LT | — | — | — | 3.49 | 1,000 lbs | 1,798 lbs |
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.49 | 1,000 – 5,000 lbs | 13 |
2021 Chevrolet Traverse payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 1,798 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 13
Highest-payload configurations
- High — 1,798 lbs
- High — 1,798 lbs
- Premier — 1,798 lbs
- L — 1,798 lbs
- LS — 1,798 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Not enough grouped configuration differences to compare in this dataset.
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Published towing range: 1,000 – 5,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country All-wheel Drive | 5,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
| High Country Front-wheel Drive | 5,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
| Premier All-wheel Drive | 5,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
| L Front-wheel Drive | 1,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
| LS w/1LS All-wheel Drive | 1,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
| LS w/1LS Front-wheel Drive | 1,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
| LT Cloth w/1LT All-wheel Drive | 1,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
| LT Cloth w/1LT Front-wheel Drive | 1,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
| LT Leather All-wheel Drive | 1,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
| LT Leather Front-wheel Drive | 1,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
| Premier Front-wheel Drive | 1,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
| RS All-wheel Drive | 1,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
| RS Front-wheel Drive | 1,000 lbs | 4,362 lbs | 1,798 lbs | 310 | 266 | 3.49 | 120.9 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.