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The Chevy Trailblazer is a unique and interesting vehicle. In one sense, it's the reintroduction of a classic that's been off the roads of Highland, Hartford, and Milford, Michigan, for over a decade. In another sense, it's a completely different vehicle than its midsize body-on-frame predecessor. This one is a small subcompact crossover with sleek and sporty lines and an aggressive profile.

Like many small SUVs these days, people are curious as to whether they can tow a camper trailer along behind it. When it's outfitted right, the general answer is that you can tow a maximum of 1,000 pounds. Check out this overview of the Chevy Trailblazer towing capacity from Feldman Chevrolet of Highland.

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Chevy Trailblazer Powertrains

The powertrain you choose for your vehicle determines the lion's share of what it can tow. This makes sense, given that all your vehicle's power and performance come from what's under the hood. The Trailblazer also has three drive modes when you opt for the available all-wheel drive, so you can get the torque and power to the wheels that need it. In the Trailblazer, you'll have one of two engines to choose from, along with two drivetrains.

The Trailblazer is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The first engine option for the Trailblazer is an EcoTec 1.2-liter turbocharged engine that generates 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Those who opt for the all-wheel drive will be able to upgrade to the EcoTec turbocharged 1.3-liter engine capable of making 155 horsepower and generating 174 lb-ft of torque via a 9-speed automatic.

Chevy Trailblazer Towing Capacity

Keeping Yourself Safe With or Without Towing

The Chevy Trailblazer is all about safety so that you can feel confident when you drive, with or without a trailer attached.

The Trailblazer comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist—a driver-assist and safety technology suite. It comes standard with six features.

One such feature is the Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking. This system keeps an eye on the vehicles ahead of you for a potential collision. If it senses one, your Trailblazer will alert you, and apply the brakes if needed.

A helpful standard feature on the highway is the Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning system. This feature monitors your position within your lane and uses brief, gentle steering corrections if it senses you drifting out of your lane unintentionally. You’ll also get alerted if you change lanes without a signal.

See what’s behind your crossover via the standard Rear Vision Camera when you're in reverse. There are even dynamic guidelines to help you see your vehicle’s path—really useful for backing into parking spaces or parallel parking!

If you’ve got a teen in the family who’s learning to drive, the standard Teen Driver feature can help improve your teen’s driving. You can configure what settings (like the radio) your teen can access, and the in-vehicle report card can help you learn about their driving habits, so you can coach your new driver.

Load Up Your Trailblazer: Dimensions

Even without a trailer, you can still fit plenty inside your Trailblazer. This crossover is ideal for road trips and daily errands with room for your passengers and cargo.

The Trailblazer has two rows of seating with room for five. That totals up to about 98.2 cubic feet of passenger space. The legroom is pretty impressive, too, with 40.9 inches in the front, and 39.4 inches in the second row.

No one will feel squeezed in, either, with 52.3 inches of hip room in the first row, and 45.7 inches in the second. The shoulder room is just as spacious, with 53.8 inches in the rear, and 55.4 inches in the front.

If you’re looking at a full cabin of passengers and need space for cargo, the Trailblazer has your back. The Trailblazer has 25.3 cubic feet of cargo space with both rows up. If you need as much space as the Trailblazer can give you, fold down the second-row seats and take full advantage of the 54.4 cubic feet of cargo space!

Equipping Your Trailblazer for Towing

A few vehicles come ready to tow out of the gate—mainly some pickup trucks and a few body-on-frame SUVs. The Trailblazer, like most vehicles, needs to be properly equipped to tow a trailer. It begins with the engine option: You'll want the all-wheel drive model with the turbocharged 1.3-liter engine to maximize the increased torque rating.

Next, you'll want to add the trailering equipment to your crossover—discuss that with our sales staff when you take your test drive. The equipment you’ll need includes a 4-pin wiring connector for a light trailer hitch. The hitch itself, and the hitch trim cover, are part of an aftermarket accessory add-on you'll need to have installed.

Let Us Install Your Trailer Hitch

Installing a trailer hitch requires expert knowledge, as it requires modifying your back bumper. Our service department is ready to take on that job, and you can get the hitch and cover through our parts department. Let our certified Chevy technicians take care of the job with state-of-the-art equipment and years of experience.

We use genuine Chevy parts when we work on your Trailblazer. These parts fit well and last longer than generic parts, and we get them from our parts department. We can even install additional parts and accessories you might want to make the Trailblazer more personal to you!

Learn More About the Chevy Trailblazer Towing Capacity!

If you're in the areas of Highland, Hartford, or Milford, MI, and you want to know more about the Chevy Trailblazer towing capacity, Feldman Chevrolet of Highland can help. Drop by today for answers to all your questions and schedule a test drive.