If your driveway in Geauga County gets steep and slick, the drivetrain on your next Chevy matters about as much as the color.
AWD is available on the 2027 Equinox, 2027 Traverse, 2026 Trailblazer, 2026 Blazer and 2027 Equinox EV. The 2027 Silverado EV comes with Dual Motor 4WD, and the 2027 Silverado 1500 comes in 4WD models. The 2026 Trax is front-wheel drive only.
AWD or 4WD: what's the difference?
AWD works on its own. The system sends power to all four wheels without you picking a mode, so you've got extra grip on slick pavement and you don't have to think about it.
4WD is something you choose to use. It typically relies on a transfer case and shows up most on trucks and truck-based SUVs, where a driver-selected setup helps on rough or loose ground. In the Chevy lineup, the crossovers lean AWD and the trucks lean 4WD.
Chevy models with AWD
Each of these offers all-wheel drive, and the model year shown is the one that goes with that row.
| Model | AWD | Also worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Equinox | Available | Seats 5 and tows up to 1,500 lbs |
| 2026 Trailblazer | Available | Seats up to 5 and tows up to 1,000 lbs |
| 2027 Traverse | Available | Seats 7, or 8 on the LT with the second-row bench; the Z71 has Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD |
| 2026 Blazer | Available | Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD, seats 5, and the RS offers an available 3.6L V6 with it |
| 2027 Equinox EV | Available | Also comes with front-wheel drive, and seats up to 5 |
If you need a third row along with all-wheel drive, the Traverse is where we'd start, and if five seats cover your family, the Equinox and Trailblazer are the easy picks.
Chevy models with 4WD
The 2027 Silverado EV comes with a Dual Motor 4WD system that sends power to all four wheels at once, and you can choose the LT or the Trail Boss. It's the pick if you want four-wheel drive without a gas tank.
On the gas side, the 2027 Silverado 1500 comes in 4WD models, and every one of them has the Z71 Off-Road package as standard. The Custom Trail Boss adds a two-speed transfer case.
Tahoe and Suburban: tell us what you need
The 2027 Tahoe and 2027 Suburban both seat eight as standard. Their Z71 trims come with an Autotrac two-speed active transfer case, which is built for off-road driving.
The LS is a 2WD, so if four-wheel drive is a must, tell our sales team up front and we'll point you to the right trim.
The Chevy that stays front-wheel drive
The 2026 Trax is a five-seat small SUV with a 1.2L turbo engine, and it comes with front-wheel drive only. When all-wheel drive is the goal in a small SUV, the Trailblazer is the step up.
Matching the drivetrain to your drive
Sort it by where your miles go:
Daily commuter: The Equinox or Trailblazer with AWD gives you extra grip on the way to work in a size that's easy to park.
Family hauler: The Traverse seats seven, or eight on the LT, and AWD is available.
Towing and work: Look at the 4WD models of the Silverado 1500 first.
Electric shopper: The Equinox EV offers available AWD, and the Silverado EV has Dual Motor 4WD.
Small-SUV shopper: The Trax keeps things simple with front-wheel drive.
AWD and 4WD Chevy Questions
What is the difference between AWD and 4WD on a Chevy?
AWD works automatically, while 4WD is a system you choose to use. AWD sends power to all four wheels without any input from you, which is why it's common on SUVs and crossovers. 4WD usually uses a transfer case and is more common on trucks and truck-based SUVs.
Does the Chevy Trax come with AWD?
The 2026 Chevy Trax is front-wheel drive only, so AWD isn't offered on it. If you want a small SUV with available all-wheel drive, the 2026 Trailblazer is the step up, and it also seats up to five. Our team can walk you through both.
Is the Chevy Trailblazer 4WD or AWD?
The 2026 Chevy Trailblazer has available AWD, which sends power to all four wheels automatically when you add the option. It seats up to five, tows up to 1,000 pounds and comes in LS, LT, ACTIV and RS trims. Ask us to show you the AWD ones.
Which Chevy electric vehicles come with AWD or 4WD?
The 2027 Equinox EV offers available AWD, and the 2027 Silverado EV has Dual Motor 4WD. The Equinox EV is EPA-estimated at 319 miles on FWD models and 307 miles on available AWD models. Your actual range varies with how and where you drive.
Is AWD standard or optional on the Chevy Equinox?
AWD is available on the 2027 Chevy Equinox, which means you pick it when you choose your Equinox. The Equinox seats five and comes in LT, RS and ACTIV trims. Tell us you want AWD, and we'll show you the Equinoxes that fit.
Which Chevy SUV with AWD has three rows?
The 2027 Chevy Traverse is the three-row SUV with available AWD. It seats seven, or eight on the LT with the second-row bench. The Z71 trim has Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD, and the Traverse tows up to 5,000 pounds on the LT, Z71 and RS with trailering equipment.
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