Chevrolet Equinox Towing Capacity by Year (2017–2026)
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox tows up to 1,500 lb. Pick a year for every engine, cab and axle ratio.
Ratings on this page last changed .
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1,500lb trailer
1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder FWD, 2WD, 3.50 axle
- GCWR
- 5,247
- Hitch
- Class I
- Years
- 4
Maximum towing capacity by model year
| Year | Max trailer (lb) | Configuration that achieves it |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,5002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder FWD, 2WD, 3.50 axle |
| 2024 | 1,5002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder AWD, AWD, 3.87 axle |
| 2023 | 1,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1.5L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder AWD, AWD, 3.87 axle |
| 2022 | 1,5002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 50 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1.5L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder AWD, AWD, 3.87 axle |
No manufacturer ratings published on this site yet for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2026.
All 1 2025 configurations · or open the 2025 page
| Engine | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder FWD | 2WD | 3.50 | — | 1,5002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,247 | Class I |
All 2 2024 configurations · or open the 2024 page
| Engine | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder AWD | AWD | 3.87 | — | 1,5002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,467 | Class I |
| 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder FWD | 2WD | 3.50 | — | 1,5002024 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 43 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,247 | Class I |
All 2 2023 configurations · or open the 2023 page
| Engine | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder AWD | AWD | 3.87 | — | 1,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,467 | Class I |
| 1.5L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder FWD | 2WD | 3.50 | — | 1,5002023 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 49 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,247 | Class I |
All 2 2022 configurations · or open the 2022 page
| Engine | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder AWD | AWD | 3.87 | — | 1,5002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 50 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,467 | Class I |
| 1.5L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder FWD | 2WD | 3.50 | — | 1,5002022 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 50 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,247 | Class I |
Safety: Manufacturer ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle. Your vehicle's certification label (driver's door jamb) and owner's manual override this site.
Can the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox tow it?
Enter the loaded trailer weight. Tongue weight is assumed at 13% for the payload check; passengers and cargo are not included — use the full calculator for those.
Enter a trailer weight to see whether it is within every published limit for the configuration you pick.
Towing setup for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox
What to fit, in order · sized to its 1,500 lb rating
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Class I receiver hitchEssential
2025 Chevrolet Equinox is rated to 1,500 lb, which falls in Class I (up to 2,000 lb).
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Ball mountEssential
Ball mount drop/rise to keep the trailer level.
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7-pin wiring harnessEssential
A 7-pin connector carries the brake-controller output and 12V charge line.
Links open a search filtered to this vehicle. Confirm fit with the seller before buying; the manufacturer's rating and your door-jamb label still set the limit.
Frequently asked
- How much can a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox tow?
- The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox tows up to 1,500 lb when equipped as 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder FWD, 2WD, 3.50 axle (2025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, page 43, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
- Which Equinox configuration tows the most?
- For 2025, the highest manufacturer rating is 1,500 lb for the 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder FWD, 2WD, 3.50 axle. Other engines, axle ratios and cab/drive combinations are rated lower; see the per-year table.
- What is the GCWR of a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?
- 5,247 lb, depending on the configuration, across the 1 configurations listed for 2025 that state one. Gross combined weight rating is the most the truck and loaded trailer may weigh together. The figure for your own vehicle is on the certification label inside the driver's door jamb, and the table above lists it per configuration.
- What hitch class does the Equinox need?
- A 1,500 lb rating falls in Class I. Lower-rated configurations may need a lower class; the class never raises the vehicle's own rating.
- Has the Equinox towing capacity changed since 2022?
- The highest rated configuration was 1,500 lb in 2022 and 1,500 lb in 2025. Each year's full table is linked above.
- Do these ratings apply to my truck?
- Only if your vehicle matches the configuration in the row, including the axle ratio and tow package. Manufacturer ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle; the certification label on the driver's door jamb and the owner's manual override this site.