Is the 2019 Chevy Traverse a Good Tow Vehicle?

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

I am a fan of the new 2018-19 Traverse like you showed in this video. It is a HUGE upgrade over the previous generation and actually has more space in the back with the 3rd row folded down than a Silverado with a 5ft bed, I just wouldn't throw sand, gravel, cinder blocks, etc.. in it and tear it up. I know TFL tried to start a towing series with non truck based frame CUVS last year or the year before, but it didn't go far. I bet there would be some people interested in 3rd row CUV towing or even 5 seaters like the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Chevy Equinox with the 2.0 L Turbo 4 that tows 3,500 lbs, and many other popular bulk brand compact to large crossovers.

[@mrvang8077]

I love my awd 2018 Chevrolet traverse. It's got everything I want in a SUV. 2WD, 4WD, Tow haul, off-roading in one.

[@kristianmurin3696]

10/10 would watch all crossover towing videos. Please do more.!!

[@cynthiasaikaly7519]

Love all the camera angles and views. You did the best job shooting this thank you!

[@lloydchristmas4928]

Have the same model in a 2018. Have over 20k trouble free miles and achieving 30mpg on the free way. Best vehicle I have ever had. I even drive a 2018 Toyota Highlander at work and prefer the Traverse anytime. Highlander has lots of wind noise and annoying transmission. Highlander is under powered I find. Always have to mash the gas pedal to get the vehicle going. GM did a great job on the 2nd Gen Traverse.

[@fisheyebrick1670]

I have the premier 22k on it very comfortable i like it

[@Packinheat1175]

Wait until it hits 100000 it will be junk. Worthless junk.

[@fisheyebrick1670]

@@Packinheat1175 yeah i mean you are right GM doesn't have the best quality out there but the car is nice i am enjoying it i am going to see how it behaves after a while

[@Packinheat1175]

fisheyebrick yeah fair enough.

[@fisheyebrick1670]

@@Packinheat1175 i could buy a Toyota and call it a day

[@jforst779887]

Tow haul in the traverse places it in 4x4 automatically

[@wingsley]

I was a little disappointed that you did not re-measure the rear squat once your cargo was added to the trailer. I would like to see more on the Traverse and other similar CUVs, especially from GM, Ford and Chrysler. I'd like to see how their AWD systems do in winter conditions and (mild) off-road situations. I'd also like to know how using snow/mud tires affects MPG.

[@normt5463]

The Premier(in the US discounted to $38K with AWD) has segment leading Twin Clutch AWD with torque vectoring and can go to the limits of it's tires and on a single traction wheel unlike Honda/Acura AWD.!

[@dustinprenger1374]

Would definitely love to see more crossover towing tests.

[@jasonmiller9495]

Next episode Traverse with big mud tires and 2 in lift kit and let's take it to the Hydro Line. Love this channel

[@derekwegmann3767]

I have a 19 traverse. The start stop over time definitely gets louder. When I first got the car I barely heard it. 2 years later I can hear it over the radio

[@retromeatball4402]

how has your transmission held up?

[@imagoflyfishing9993]

Thanks for the info!!! I got a 2024 & finally have to tow a project car a few miles & this helped me with everything

[@davidhoover2446]

Great review, thanks for the good job! Trailer looks like it still isn't level. That causes some pogoing in the rear of the vehicle. You should be within 1.25 inches front and rear on the trailer. I get it if you didn't have quite the right hitch drop, though.

[@patsyegu3403]

We hate you so shut

[@terrencejones9817]

The comments on this video are ridiculous. This car was 100% designed in 2018. The 3.6L is also totally new, same displacement, but the engine got a massive redesign. The timing chain issues are fixed. The 9 speed is flawless so far, I haven't seen a single issue so far at the dealership level. We sell tons of these to rentals too. They get returned beat on hard and no major warranty issues so far.

[@phillyguy7220]

Thank you Terrence was concerned after reading these comments

[@dieselmutt8865]

Good to know. Someone with some dealership experience instead of just a keyboard warrior with an opinion.

[@susanjspaulding]

*Surprised* at the *towing capability* of this *Chevy Traverse* !!! Looking forward to the review of the *Honda Talon* #TFLOffRoad

[@JBMuffinman187]

I'd love to see a Tahoe/Suburban vs. a Traverse. As nearly all SUV's are not great off roads (excluding jeep and 4Runner), it'd be a nice show of capability vs. price and convenience.

[@normt5463]

The Premier(in the US discounted to $38K with AWD) has segment leading Twin Clutch AWD with torque vectoring and can go to the limits of it's tires and on a single traction wheel unlike Honda/Acura AWD.

[@johnfrantz5885]

Norm T Honda and Acura’s system does exactly that, the new Honda’s have a torque vectoring rear diff. Plus Honda has had that system since the 90’s in their Acura’s.

[@normt5463]

@@johnfrantz5885 all GM compact and large FWD based SUVs offer TVM(Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC)

[@johnfrantz5885]

Norm T yeah but why would you get a GM product that doesn’t have a V8 in it?

[@JBMuffinman187]

@@C10sRule I know, I looked at Traverse before settling on my Yukon. But, from a 7 passenger SUV concept, there are plenty of cross shoppers who look at both. It'd be a good video showing what all that extra money with the body on frame gets you. Longevity, capacity, power, capability. 5.3L or 6.2L vs. 3.5L, how 6-7 people actually look inside each chassis, ike gauntlet, super ike, millage tests, maybe cliff hanger with a blazer vs Tahoe, and others.

[@LydonLewisDoUbLeZz]

Love the 18 and up traverse this will be my upgrade after my 04 trailblazer!

[@davespaoutdoors]

I pull a 2500 pd pontoon boat with 2017 traverse ,I had to add the tow pack myself

[@doppy23]

How did it do towing it?

[@twthanous]

Thanks for a honest review, 1st road trip will be 3500 miles towing my enclosed trailer. 👍

[@35RSkyline]

I noticed on mine pulling around 3800lbs it has a bit of a shake coming from I think the transmission while accelerating. And you don't have to really take off that hard. I mean if you get it beans it will accelerate pretty good but. I'm hoping this trans holds up. Makes me worry about hauling with it. And it may be the way the trans is.

[@cesaraguilar9096]

Do you still have your traverse? Did transmission hold up?

[@d2nasty696]

Maybe the transmission mounts were getting old

[@brucesummers7448]

Body on frame is needed for towing 7,000 lbs or more and then one pays for this advantage with the harsh ride of a truck. There is a reason why most pickups sold today have crew cabs as they function as mini van with tow capacity.

[@michaelbury1941]

Family of 5. We are considering the traverse to replace our awesome but old sienna. Thanks.

[@joshuaschubert6243]

Why didn’t you add the Toyota Highlander?

[@normt5463]

Though it is rated at 3,500 lbs the Toyota engine is weak a d inefficient and worse at altitude.

[@johnfrantz5885]

Norm T none of what you said is true. It’s rated for 5,000 pounds and it has 295 horsepower.

[@normt5463]

@@johnfrantz5885 not with 2.7l or Hybrid. It is 1,500 or 3,500 lbs, respectively.

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

I’m curious, what was your MPG for your test tow without a load & with the load? Since the Traverse had a 7 pin connector, does it have a trailer brake controller or is it available as an option?

[@Dizz18]

I also want to know if it has a brake controller

[@mrvang8077]

The AWD 2nd gen traverse is the best of both world for a small family and camping trip towing little camper.

[@kalanbays2]

Did you have to add a brake controller, if so, was it pre-wired plug in or pigtails spliced? Thanks!

[@lindseypettit3545]

Did you get an answer on this?

[@kalanbays2]

@@lindseypettit3545 I did not, but I found some information on the 2019 at etrailer.com youtube channel, that suggests it has to be added, on the 2017 it was plug and play, however the 2019 appears to terminate under the dash in four color coded pig tails. here are two videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4WTmWavqpl1o7c and kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWWtaJ2Bi52lm9E

[@spressne1]

I'm curious for those that regularly tow with the 2019, what transmission failures are happening and at what mileage.

[@normanmcintosh396]

I have this model. It has a trans temp sensor on the dash

[@35RSkyline]

Try holding the traction control button down until the TC and other shit turns off then floor it. Mine about changed lanes with my hands off the wheel lol. Also got a 0-60 time of 6.8secs out of mine. Love how quick it is.

[@TheWhitetailFreak21]

Does that trailer have brakes?

[@Super-Tech-Info]

Looks like you forgot to attach the Breakaway cable.

[@dieselmutt8865]

Why no mention of the Jeep Grand Cherokee in your tow rating list? It is actually more capable than most of your list in and right in between the Traverse and Durango. With the Hemi in the Jeep it would be right up close to the Durango.

[@Dredugz]

What is the transmission temp?! The Tahoe had a horrible transmission with constant over heating without towing anything!

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

How does the Traverse do off road?

[@jonathanswinford88]

Michael Miller where are you from

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

@@jonathanswinford88 Florida. Why?

[@jonathanswinford88]

Ok Kool

[@normt5463]

The Premier(in the US discounted to $38K with AWD) has segment leading Twin Clutch AWD with torque vectoring and can go to the limits of it's tires and on a single traction wheel unlike Honda/Acura AWD.

[@normt5463]

@guy proulx just like "Toyota Tax".

[@beengettin_money8223]

Wich traverse is this?? Does it have the tow package???

[@woodsideshawn2367]

This video was very useful I'm looking to haul a uhaul trailer

[@andyorozco6675]

Does the towing package comes with a cooling system and lane assist camera with towing when backing up?

[@ahmed5849348]

My dad is a sales manager in Chevrolet and owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse

[@CRAZY00STRYKER]

What about the trailer brakes?? Im sure that car hauler trailer has electric brakes especially if it has a 7 pin connection. Did i miss something??

[@travelinman482]

TFL You didnt state the traiker's weight. Nor did you state what the Traverse can tow. Why?

[@jamesw5070]

08:30 It’s rated for 5,000lbs. Also, the trailer was 2000lbs plus the 4x4 was 1500lbs = 3500lbs. Did you even watch the video?

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

Thanks for all the information & review. Thanks for sharing.

[@BAKEMAN87]

Do you think the Traverse could pull that same 2000lb trailer with BIG GREEN loaded on it? I'd love to know your thoughts as I am also a Squarebody fan.

[@KristoferOlsson]

This was a good tow rewiew. Not like the Tesla towing video. keep on producing this kind of videos.

[@KristoferOlsson]

@@UltraSS-nj8kd Tesla is a great car the video they did was all about the drama. This was a real world test with lots of interesting pro and cons. without the drama.

[@UltraSS-nj8kd]

@@C10sRule yeah i with you i liked the test & it proved once again the telsa is worthless for most people. I like all there test but id rather see other vehicles even more EVs just not out of common sense POS telsas

[@KristoferOlsson]

@@C10sRule but how many Teslas tow and 5000 pounds empty maxed out trailer above speed limits? Most of the world have 50-55 mph speedlimit then towing a load like they did in this video. The Range of the Model X towing normal have been covered 100 times before TFL video. range is between 100-190 miles. Nothing new.

[@WilliamLeonard]

Hey man thanks for the video! I have a 2020 traverse, the basic model. I need to tow a 1950 Chevy coupe from Miami to Daytona. Do you think I’ll be able to do that if I rent a uhaul trailer?

[@dailygrinders89]

Heck no not with their past on transmissions

[@wushock92]

I was surprised my 02 Envoy came with 7-pin connector.

[@NukePooch1]

TFL also towed 5K with the Buick Enclave. Thanks, guys! I'd LOVE to see more tows with family crossovers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5W6gXh_nNd2bdE

[@mikerichard-FOPA3]

You still need more drop on your hitch your trailer should be level.

[@evanobryant8045]

Did it have the v6 or the turbo 4

[@thawk1435]

He said v6 just after picking up the Honda.

[@RileyAaron90]

And you can hear it on the highway pulls.

[@NukePooch1]

4cyl was FWD only, and only in the RS trim. It's gone for 2020...probably cause no one bought it.

[@evanobryant8045]

Thanks all

[@evanobryant8045]

@@thawk1435 missed that my bad

[@jerrygundrum1]

So what is the tongue weight of the trailer

[@blkwng81]

The traverse is a great suv. It has 310hp. This suv has the v6 engine out of the camaro

[@kristieblack2582]

Could you do s review on bms sand sniper 1500cc

[@arielnyc2005]

I would be hesitant to tow more than 2,000lbs with the Traverse since I am sure it doesn't have a transmission cooler.

[@NukePooch1]

If you get the tow package, it comes with a HD Cooling package with a trans cooler. It's been that way for all years of Traverse, I believe.

[@normt5463]

If it has the 7-pin connector it already has tow package with external, extra cooling.

[@terrencejones9817]

Tow package has a trans cooler.

[@normanmcintosh396]

@@terrencejones9817 I got the tow package on mine..temp gauge on the dash as well for trans fluid temp

[@matts9381]

No lie I’ve have the valve body replaced and transmission replaced with mine. With only having 32k miles. it’s a 2019 red line Awd. I would not buy another one dose not handle a 14ft signal axel trailer at all.

[@brikincade2800]

My mum has the 2017 traverse LT

[@iceech5968]

And??

[@wsmcmc3864]

You made two assertions that I suspect to be inaccurate. 1st. The Tahoe would get worse gas mileage. You haven't given us the fuel mileage that you experienced during your time with the Traverse. 2nd and most importantly you recommended this Traverse for a family that needed the third row seats and might be towing a boat. I will agree to using your recommendation of not exceeding 4k#. That's at least 400# subtracted from the vehicles payload. I'm betting that once you and one more adult are in this vehicle the payload will be maxed out. Not picking on you but I don't want to see TFL making assertions that could lead to problems for anyone. I have a 2019 Suburban that has such a low payload rating that once you load passengers and normal cargo you really can't exceed towing much more than a 2k# trailer. Just words of caution and I hope it helps to remind everyone to look at all of the associated numbers. Take care, we do enjoy your reviews.

[@Nightsowl69]

2500 pounds isn’t a lot for towing because it’s only like 175 ft pounds tq you would probably need

[@jamespiroli823]

Love our 2020

[@lsdemon7773]

Can you please take this awd traverse off roading??? I want to see how it does!!!

[@loganholmberg2295]

TFL needs to get vehicles like these and do some mods and off road them Most people buy big 3 in NA and I'm Tired of Land Rovers, Jeeps and Toyotas. I'd like to know how well these could do since they are significantly cheaper than Toyotas. Hell do some Jeeps that aren't TJs or YJs or Gladiators for crying out loud! Where I'm from nobody offroads Toyotas or Hondas cause they're too bloody expensive. All those owners think about is their resale value so you rarely see them in the muck with the rest of us. Im sure you could make some 3 or 5 year old Ford, jeep or GM SuV/crossover "off road worthy" and it wouldn't cost you an arm or a leg like your new bloody Gladiator you bought but we never see. Or did they flip that already? Hell do some big 3 trucks from the past few years. That being said how's big green doing? You still having those engine issues?

[@dillonh321]

Best selling cars that aren't full size trucks in NA are Japanese....

[@janrobinsonus]

Get a Hensley hitch NO torque steer and NO SWAY whatsoever even in high winds and trucks passing

[@KYoss68]

Geez is that sleet?

[@chuckydicus7919]

Pull a camper with it please!

[@κεΝδ]

I have a 19 traverse with tow/haul. I have a 6x10 haulmark trailer that's 6,3 tall. This traverse absolutely hates it. Not to mention my fuel mileage goes to 8 yes 8.... average on the highway in the north east, (NY, PA, CT) up and down hills, not mountains. This thing has to scream to stay at 70 up the slightest hill, 6th gear 4800 5k rpm for 8 mintes produces a trans temp of 245- 255 its frightning. These things were not made to haul like the tahoe or 1500. Although it gets the job done it's not graceful. Time for a suburban with a 4 speed again.

[@דניאלאלון-פ4ג]

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[@Packinheat1175]

1st: Towing big trailers with small or midsize SUVs should be illegal. I have been to dozens of crashes where people don’t want to drop $6000 on a used truck to properly tow their $70k 36 foot holiday trailer. 2nd: When I buy a vehicle the first thing I check is the hitch to see if it’s been a used to pull a trailer. If seen a used hitch on any GM suv smaller than a Tahoe I would run in the opposite direction. Engine = JUNK Transmission = JUNK. FWD based towing vehicles = JUNK. Start/Stop = JUNK

[@elisabethsanders2601]

I am kinda of agreeing with you. Basically the ratings for towing with ‘smaller’ SUV’s is false advertising. They can haul 5000lbs Yes. But then they are thinking of a flatbed, without any wind resistance. Tow a travel trailer and you get transmission problems.....we towed a 2500lbs tent trailer for years with our Nissan Pathfinder (2015) no problems. But now we tow a travel trailer around 3400lbs and are experiencing problems with our transmission. Not sure if it is related but it made me think about another tow vehicle.

[@aussiefabricator3381]

Towing with FWD👎

[@benfesenmyer4795]

FATBOY AUS it’s awd

[@joshuarodrique2096]

@@C10sRule I have the Buick version of this same car. They have a transfer case that can shift out of AWD into FWD only for fuel economy. You can tell it which mode to stay in, and it will obey. He probably had it in FWD, in which case it would have stayed in FWD mode while it torque steered

[@JohnnyRebKy]

My dad has a GMC Acadia ( same thing) and it cant even pull itself up a small hill without downshifting 2 gears and running its guts out. I don't understand why they have programmed them not to pull even a slight incline in overdrive 6th gear. Its constantly downshifting unless on flat ground. I would hate to tow anything with it because it would run its guts out the whole time. Lots of power at high RPM....about zero power at low RPM. ALSO....My 2011 F150 with V8 5.0 gets better gas mileage than my dads Acadia. Traverse and Acadia gets HORRIBLE mpg for the size and engine they have.

[@lsdemon7773]

I have a 2018 traverse awd but I dont have a tow mode booo

[@Nightsowl69]

Hella no for anything heavy

[@perrinperformance1]

Not a ton of power! 😂 it's got 310hp and 290 ft lbs of torque. It ain't no ram 2500 but the trucks of yesteryear where putting up low 200hps and 250ft lbs of torque. Not including diesels. It's got plenty of tow power.

[@mobgma]

stay away from the traverse. do not spend your hard earned money on the heaping pile of garbage

[@paulm6481]

Stay away from GM FWD CuVs. Get a Pilot or a Highlander for reliability.

[@Ninja0verkill]

just buy a Tahoe and have everything you need haha.

[@normt5463]

Not the under powered Toyota or the bad transmission Pilot?

[@SkeldZ06]

I've had 3 Traverses, about 150k miles total between the three. No problems. Maybe you're just a commie though.

[@SkeldZ06]

@guy proulx The first one was. The second two no.

[@SkeldZ06]

@guy proulx One of them was 85k. Probably not going to make my wife run out to 150k miles. Any vehicle could have problems at those mileages though. How many vehicles even make it that far before it's been with multiple owners at this point?

[@01mhtv]

Waiting for the breakdown ´cuz it´s a Chevy...

[@normt5463]

The Premier(in the US discounted to $38K with AWD) has segment leading Twin Clutch AWD with torque vectoring and can go to the limits of it's tires and on a single traction wheel unlike Honda/Acura AWD!

[@stevehostetler6230]

Don't tow with these vehicles bad transmission s

[@terrencejones9817]

Just exactly how would you know? 2018 got the new 9 speed transmission. Zero and I mean zero issues with them so far. The 6 speed before was not a bad unit either. A few valve body issues here an there. But by no means a problem transmission.

[@109jacosta]

Amazing how people have preconceived opinions before they take the time to find out.the truth.

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

The Chevrolet Traverse isn’t even a good vehicle to begin with 😂

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Yes it is. You hitting the pipe?

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

No thank you, please keep your illegal drug use to yourself.

[@EGGINFOOLS]

@@josephwhiskeybeale Oh good one. What's next a "your momma joke". Chevy traverse is a great vehicle. Also, stop liking your own comments. It's embarrassing for you

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

Um k, it’s not, it never has been, sorry that you feel the need to justify your mistakes to a random person on KZbin, I hope all the best for your rehabilitation.

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

I only like my own comments to see if some weirdo like you actually checks whom had liked my comments. It’s only embarrassing that you felt the need to check 😂

[@crazycools3608]

First

[@crazycools3608]

Also there’s no reason to bother towing with fwd

[@crazycools3608]

I’m sorry to be more clear, I knew this fact but when he said there was fwd torque steer I was agreeing with other people.

[@wantsanewvehicle]

Probably not.. and wow, that engine is loud and sounds like crap lol. Also, I test drove one of these and they have no power.

[@hi-fi3889]

The power and acceleration is at the top of the class. Fast? No. But this gen is praised for good acceleration

[@lindseypettit3545]

Is that an RS? I’m sure it’s in the comments I’m just hot and lazy.