2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer

2023 Chevy Trailblazer Towing Capacity

Big Lake drivers love to play hard on the weekend after working all week. That can mean towing a jet ski to the lake or a couple of ATVs out to the trail. Can the new Trailblazer handle that? The 2023 Chevy Trailblazer towing capacity is 1,000 pounds when properly equipped. What does “properly equipped” mean? What can you tow with that kind of Chevy towing capacity? Let’s take a closer look.

 

 

2023 Chevy Trailblazer Towing Capacity by Engine

You have a choice of two efficient engines for the Trailblazer, and each engine can be paired with either an AWD or FWD drivetrain. The Trailering Package comes standard with several of those combinations to optimize the towing capacity of this SUV. Here are the Chevy Trailblazer engine specs:

2023 Chevy Trailblazer Engine Specs and Towing Capacity

ECOTEC 1.2L TURBO ENGINE

  • 137 hp 
  • 162 lb-ft of torque 
  • 1,000-pound towing capacity

ECOTEC 1.3L TURBO ENGINE

  • 155 hp 
  • 174 lb-ft of torque 
  • 1,000-pound towing capacity

2023 Chevy Trailblazer Towing Capacity – What Can You Tow?

What can a 1,000-pound towing capacity handle? More than you might think. Here’s a partial list of what you might be able to tow with your new Chevy Trailblazer:

  • Canoe Trailer
  • Kayak Trailer
  • Motorcycle
  • ATV
  • Jet ski
  • Small open utility trailer

2023 Chevy Trailblazer Trailering Package

If you’re going to do a lot of serious towing on our St. Michael roads, you’ll want to opt for the Trailering Package, which is standard on all AWD versions of the Trailblazer, as well as some FWD versions. Here’s what the available trailering package includes:

Chevy Trailblazer Trailering Equipment

  • 4-wire electrical harness 
  • 4-pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer’s lights to your vehicle
  • Optional trailer hitch makes your vehicle trailer-ready

Trailblazer Trims and Engines

Buffalo drivers who need a powerful engine that’s able to make hauling small trailers to Big Lake easy should choose the ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo Chevy Trailblazer engine. Combine this Chevy Trailblazer engine with the Trailering Equipment Package, for ultimate performance. This can either be a standard or available combination depending on the drivetrain and trim:

1.3L Turbo Chevy Trailblazer Engine w/ Trailering Equipment Package

  • FWD LT: Available
  • FWD ACTIV: Standard
  • FWD RS: Standard
  • AWD LS: Standard
  • AWD LT: Standard
  • AWD ACTIV: Standard
  • AWD RS: Standard

1,000-Pound Capacity Hitch Trailering Package

For the ultimate Chevy Trailblazer towing capacity, you can add theTrailering Equipment Package which features a 4-wire electrical harness and a 4-pin sealed connector. This connects your trailer lights directly to your Chevy Trailblazer. If you plan to reach that Chevy Trailblazer towing capacity of 1,000 pounds, you’ll need to have the right trailer hitch. Check out our online parts store for the right hitch! Here are some details about the equipment: 

  • 1,000-pound capacity hitch
  • 1 ¼ inch receiver opening
  • Package starts at $265 MSRP for the 2021 Trailblazer, excluding the cost of installation

Additional Chevy Trailblazer Engine Options

Thanks to the Chevy Trailblazer engine options, towing and overall performance is much more reliable. The ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine is what makes the Chevy Trailblazer towing capacity possible. However, you don’t need the additional power, you can opt for the base level ECOTEC 1.2L Chevy Trailblazer engine. Below are two main Chevy Trailblazer engine options: 

Base ECOTEC 1.2L Chevy Trailblazer Engine

  • Horsepower/torque: 137 hp/162 lb-ft of torque
  • Towing: Unavailable

Available ECOTEC 1.3L Chevy Trailblazer Engine

  • Horsepower/torque: 155 hp/174 lb-ft of torque
  • Towing: 1,000 pounds

Check Out the New Chevy Trailblazer at Cornerstone Chevrolet of Monticello

You can learn only so much by reading about the trailering capabilities of the Trailblazer. Come test drive this SUV so you can experience its superior handling for yourself. We’d be happy to help you drive home in one of your own, whether you want to buy or lease it. And, if you’d like to learn more, check out our other Chevy model research. We’re just down the road from Buffalo, so contact us today to find out how easy buying a car can be!

 

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