Chevrolet Trax towing capacity
Cross-year towing decision tools for the Chevrolet Trax. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.
Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.
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Find a Chevrolet Trax that can tow your trailer
Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
Chevrolet Trax towing history
Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.
Chevrolet Trax towing capacity by year
Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.
| Year | Minimum rating | Maximum rating | Max payload | Configurations | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,260 lbs | 1,260 lbs | 1,263 lbs | 4 | Open year |
| 2021 | 1,260 lbs | 1,260 lbs | 1,263 lbs | 4 | Open year |
| 2020 | 1,260 lbs | 1,260 lbs | 1,263 lbs | 6 | Open year |
| 2019 | 1,260 lbs | 1,260 lbs | 1,263 lbs | 6 | Open year |
| 2018 | 1,260 lbs | 1,260 lbs | 1,263 lbs | 6 | Open year |
| 2017 | 1,260 lbs | 1,260 lbs | 1,339 lbs | 5 | Open year |
| 2016 | 1,260 lbs | 1,260 lbs | 1,339 lbs | 6 | Open year |
| 2015 | 1,260 lbs | 1,260 lbs | 1,382 lbs | 6 | Open year |
Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.
Chevrolet Trax towing capacity ranges (dataset)
Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.
Which Chevrolet Trax years can tow my trailer?
Compare Chevrolet Trax model years
| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Min towing | 1,260 lbs | 1,260 lbs |
| Max towing | 1,260 lbs | 1,260 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,263 lbs | 1,263 lbs |
| Configurations | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrains | — | — |
| Cabs | — | — |
| Beds | — | — |
| Axles | 3.53 | 3.53 |
| Engines | 1.4 liters I-4 | 1.4 liters I-4 |
- 2022 and 2021 share the same highest dataset towing rating (1,260 lbs).
Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.
Browse Chevrolet Trax configurations
Showing 43 results (capped at 50).
- 2022 LS1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbsOpen year
- 2022 LS1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,263 lbsOpen year
- 2022 LT1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,095 lbsOpen year
- 2022 LT1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,241 lbsOpen year
- 2021 LS1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbsOpen year
- 2021 LS1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,263 lbsOpen year
- 2021 LT1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,095 lbsOpen year
- 2021 LT1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,241 lbsOpen year
- 2020 LS1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbsOpen year
- 2020 LS1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,263 lbsOpen year
- 2020 LT1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,095 lbsOpen year
- 2020 LT1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,241 lbsOpen year
- 2020 Premier1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,043 lbsOpen year
- 2020 Premier1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,186 lbsOpen year
- 2019 LS1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbsOpen year
- 2019 LS1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,263 lbsOpen year
- 2019 LT1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,095 lbsOpen year
- 2019 LT1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,241 lbsOpen year
- 2019 Premier1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,043 lbsOpen year
- 2019 Premier1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,186 lbsOpen year
- 2018 LS1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbsOpen year
- 2018 LS1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,263 lbsOpen year
- 2018 LT1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,107 lbsOpen year
- 2018 LT1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,241 lbsOpen year
- 2018 Premier1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,043 lbsOpen year
- 2018 Premier1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,186 lbsOpen year
- 2017 LS1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,179 lbsOpen year
- 2017 LS1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,339 lbsOpen year
- 2017 LT1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,104 lbsOpen year
- 2017 LT1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,251 lbsOpen year
- 2017 Premier1.4 liters I-4 · 3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,201 lbsOpen year
- 2016 LS3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,179 lbsOpen year
- 2016 LS3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,339 lbsOpen year
- 2016 LT3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,104 lbsOpen year
- 2016 LT3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,251 lbsOpen year
- 2016 LTZ3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,047 lbsOpen year
- 2016 LTZ3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,201 lbsOpen year
- 2015 LS3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,133 lbsOpen year
- 2015 LS3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,382 lbsOpen year
- 2015 LT3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,133 lbsOpen year
- 2015 LT3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,340 lbsOpen year
- 2015 LTZ3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,133 lbsOpen year
- 2015 LTZ3.53 · Tow 1,260 lbs · Payload 1,340 lbsOpen year
Chevrolet Trax towing capacity by generation
Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.
Chevrolet Trax payload capacity by year
Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.
| Year | Minimum payload | Maximum payload | Configurations with payload data | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,095 lbs | 1,263 lbs | 4 | Open year |
| 2021 | 1,095 lbs | 1,263 lbs | 4 | Open year |
| 2020 | 1,043 lbs | 1,263 lbs | 6 | Open year |
| 2019 | 1,043 lbs | 1,263 lbs | 6 | Open year |
| 2018 | 1,043 lbs | 1,263 lbs | 6 | Open year |
| 2017 | 1,104 lbs | 1,339 lbs | 5 | Open year |
| 2016 | 1,047 lbs | 1,339 lbs | 6 | Open year |
| 2015 | 1,133 lbs | 1,382 lbs | 6 | Open year |
Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.
Towing capacity is not the only limit
The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:
- Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
- Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
- GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
- GCWR — gross combined weight rating
- GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
- Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
- Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload
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