2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 283

Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? Speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature, special equipment, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry must be considered. See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue" later in this section for more information. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Maximum Trailer Weight with Trailer Brakes† 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) GCWR* 9-61 Vehicle L4 Engine, FWD L4 Engine, AWD V6 Engine, FWD V6 Engine, AWD 2 625 kg (5,787 lbs) 2 700 kg (5,952 lbs) 3 600 kg (7,937 lbs) 3 700 kg (8,157 lbs) † For trailers without trailer brakes the maximum trailer weight is 454 kg (1,000 lbs). See Towing Equipment on page 9‑63 for more information. *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded. Ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 13‑3 for more information.