2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 277

Driving and Operating 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 2.4 L L4 Engine, FWD 2.4 L L4 Engine, AWD 3.0 L V6 Engine, FWD 3.0 L 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) weight the vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑16. † For trailers without trailer brakes the maximum trailer weight is 454 kg (1,000 lbs). See Towing Equipment on page 9‑62 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. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If there are a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue If a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch is being used, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B).