I bought a new traverse last fall and I was told it had the towing package. I have looked everywhere and have not seen the v92 on anything. My window sticker says under options, trailering equipment $650 cooling system, heavy duty. The sticker on the drivers side post says maximum towing 1670lbs. Am I missing something? Thanks for any help on this.
V92 towing package
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There is a sticker on the driver's door jam with a QR code. Scan that and it will have all your build codes. V92 should be there.
I can’t seem to read the QR code on my Traverse. Tried multiple times with different phones.
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Try a different app. Some updates on Android automatically turned off my qr reader
Thanks it worked!
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I have no idea why GM doesn't just print a sticker with all the build codes anymore.
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Cost and complexity of one for each model/vehicle. QR printer is cheaper for a smaller label in our cloud-based world.
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The size of the sticker for the QR code(which has my tire info, etc) could easily fit all my build codes and is specific to my vehicle due to the QR code and other info on it.
Maybe it's just easier for them to scan a QR code and then bring up your vehicle on their system at the dealer. That makes more sense than the sticker cost too much
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1670 lbs is the towing capacity if you don't have the V92 package. It was 2000 lbs w/out the V92 package on the Gen 1s.
The V92 package adds additional cooling and the ability to change the transmission shift points (i.e., tow/haul mode); this is apparently enough to increase it to 5000 lbs (5200 lbs on the Gen 1s). Structurally, there's no difference between V92 and non-V92 (at least on the Gen 1s).
The V92 package adds additional cooling and the ability to change the transmission shift points (i.e., tow/haul mode); this is apparently enough to increase it to 5000 lbs (5200 lbs on the Gen 1s). Structurally, there's no difference between V92 and non-V92 (at least on the Gen 1s).
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I found this all very confusing when shopping for our 2022. It was explained to me that certain trim levels have certain features as standard. So if standard its not on the window sticker. Very very very confusing. I was having a hard time finding a traverse with tow package listed. Then learned it was standard on the premier trim... where its an option on others. If added option - then it would be on sticker. Weird. Bad experience IMO. I want to know what I am buying - and not have to memorize the 5 - 6 trim levels to know the details of what I am buying.
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The old RPO sticker was like a 5x4 in. one that took up flat space and needed flat placement to be legible. QR in the door jamb solves that issue. Plus it's more permanent in the door jamb than being on a glove box door or stuck under a spare tire cover. That is until a body shop does a D side door repair or swap out. Been there on that.
Dealer scans VIN barcode in the door jamb into the GM system for full build info. with todays modern data systems vs the code list of the old look it up in a book listing days. QR sticker is the modern replacement.
Relative to the 1670 lb referenced by the original poster, this sounds like the maximum cargo weight for the vehicle. My 2022 Traverse AWD with V92 has a GVWR of 6459 lb as listed on the door jamb sticker. Subtracking 1670 from this would give the vehicle weight of 4500 lbs. The tow rating is clearly specified on page 263 of the 2022 owners manual as 5000 lb with V92 option.
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Yeah, now that you mention it, I suspect he's seeing the payload on the tire pressure sticker, not the towing capacity; I probably should have realized this myself. My understanding of the 2nd Gen non-V92 capacity is 2000 lbs, same as the Gen 1's.
This is important to me. When recently shopping around for a used (whatever) to replace my aging Aurora & dead minivan, I wanted something with enough guts to help with light towing chores to give my Durango a break. The Traverse lead the pack in that respect--but the one I eventually settled on checked all the wishlist boxes EXCEPT it had no hitch. I plan to add one in the next month or 2.
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If you have the towing nob in the center console you have the towing package also you will have a round trailer plug next to the receiver and you will have a hitch receiver. The towing package adds all that which gives you the 5000 lb towing pkg.
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If you're planning to pull more than 2000 lbs, you may wish to add more than just the hitch. PM me your email address and I can send you LOTS of info on adding the V92 stuff yourself.
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