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What you need to tow 2,500 lb with a 2026 Chevrolet Blazer

4 of this vehicle's 6 published configurations are rated for 2,500 lb — the other 2 are not. At 2,500 lb you are at 56% of this vehicle's 4,500 lb ceiling. The hardware is sized to the trailer: Class 2 in a 1-1/4 in receiver, a ball mount rated past your 250–375 lb tongue weight, trailer brakes with a controller.
Check your own configuration before you buy anything. 2 published 2026 Chevrolet Blazer configurations are not rated for 2,500 lb — the lowest in this chart is 1,500 lb. Same badge on the tailgate, different engine or axle, and the answer changes. See the full configuration chart →

Which Blazer configurations are rated for 2,500 lb

2 configurations share the lowest rating that still clears 2,500 lb (3,250 lb). Anything rated below that will not do it. Closest-margin configurations first — the last column is how much headroom is left over.

EngineAxleDriveMax trailer (lb)Headroom
2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder (with available trailering equipment, V92)3.47FWD3,250750 lb
2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder (with available trailering equipment, V92)3.47AWD3,250750 lb
3.6L V6 (with available trailering equipment, V92)3.49FWD4,5002,000 lb
3.6L V6 (with available trailering equipment, V92)3.49AWD4,5002,000 lb

Source: 2026 Chevrolet Blazer manufacturer trailering chart · last verified 2026-08-29

Which Blazer configurations fall short of 2,500 lb

Closest first — the ones that nearly make it are the ones worth checking your window sticker against, because a different axle or cab on the same badge is where this usually goes wrong.

EngineAxleDriveMax trailer (lb)Shortfall
2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder3.47FWD1,5001,000 lb short
3.6L V63.49FWD1,5001,000 lb short

What 2,500 lb leaves for the truck itself

GCWR caps the truck and the trailer together. Subtract the trailer and what remains is everything else — the vehicle, fuel, passengers, cargo, and the tongue weight sitting on the rear axle.

Qualifying configuration GCWRTrailerLeft for the loaded vehicle
7,660 lb (lowest)2,500 lb5,160 lb
9,215 lb (highest)2,500 lb6,715 lb

Compare that against your vehicle's actual curb weight plus its load. If the loaded truck exceeds it, you are over GCWR even though the trailer is inside the tow rating — and your 250–375 lb of tongue weight is part of the truck side of that sum, not the trailer side.

Your kit for 2,500 lb behind a Blazer

In the order you should buy it. Every requirement comes from a published manufacturer guide or standard — the full reasoning for each item is on the 2,500 lb kit page.

One number still has to come from you: payload. Addition of trailer hitch weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or doorframe. Your 250–375 lb of tongue weight comes out of that payload, not out of the tow rating — which is why a truck rated for 4,500 lb can still be overloaded at 2,500 lb once four passengers and a full bed are in it.

Common questions

Can a 2026 Chevrolet Blazer tow 2,500 lb?

Only in some configurations. 4 of the 6 published configurations are rated for 2,500 lb; 2 are not. The lowest-rated configuration that clears it is rated 3,250 lb. That is a ceiling for a properly equipped vehicle that is otherwise unloaded — your passengers, cargo and tongue weight all come off it, and your payload is on your own door-jamb label.

What hitch do I need to tow 2,500 lb with a Blazer?

Class 2 hardware with a 1-1/4 in receiver, rated to 3,500 lb. The hitch is sized to the trailer, not to the truck — a 2,500 lb trailer needs the same Class 2 hitch behind any vehicle. Ratings are set per part number, so check the sticker on the hitch itself.

What is the tongue weight for 2,500 lb behind a Blazer?

250–375 lb — 10 to 15% of the loaded trailer. No manufacturer publishes a tongue-weight figure per trailer, because it depends entirely on how the trailer is loaded.

Do I need trailer brakes to tow 2,500 lb with a Blazer?

Yes. Chevrolet requires trailer brakes above 1,500 lb of trailer weight for this class of vehicle, and electric brakes need a controller in the cab. State law varies and some states set a lower threshold.

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