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This hitch is built for serious hauling. With a 16,000-lb maximum gross trailer weight and 2,400-lb tongue weight—plus up to 17,000 lbs GTW when using weight distribution—it’s made for heavy-duty towing jobs. The square-tube design gives it extra rigidity for long-term use, and the 2" x 2" receiver opening matches standard towing accessories. Whether you’re pulling a camper, boat, or loaded cargo trailer, it’s designed to handle high demands without flexing or compromising stability.
Everything about the installation is straightforward. The hitch bolts directly onto the vehicle’s frame using existing mounting points—no welding is required. It includes a complete hardware kit and step-by-step instructions, so you can get it mounted with basic tools. It’s a clean fit that lines up where it should, making it a solid choice for do-it-yourself installs in a driveway or garage.
The fully welded steel construction and black powder coat finish over a protective base coat give this hitch exceptional rust resistance. It’s built to stay strong and resist corrosion through years of exposure to road grime, rain, and salt. The durable finish keeps it looking sharp while maintaining the strength you need for safe towing on every trip.
This Class V XD hitch works with most towing setups you’d expect from a heavy-duty receiver. It’s compatible with standard ball mounts, pins, and clips (sold separately), and supports use with a weight distribution system for added stability when hauling heavy trailers. If you need dependable pulling power and flexibility for different types of loads, this hitch is built to handle it.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Fast shipment, super easy installation, now I can pull my car hauler with peace of mind! Very well built and I know it will serve my needs for years to come.
Best price and best quality. This hitch has paid for itself 10 fold.
It’s exactly what I expected. It fits. Everything is there. It’s awesome. Thank you.
I've installed several hitches over the years, but the Curt XD is the nicest hitch I have seen. Quality welds, heavy construction and nice finish. You can't go wrong with this one.
Lou Moore
Ohio
The fish tool really helped with the installation. Ended up putting the 7 way plug in the bumper. Great products.
We haven't used the hitch too many times, but it's worked great when we have. Before I installed it, I painted over the corners, as well as added silicone in the gaps where pieces meet & there wasn't a weld... just for added corrosion protection. No complaints, as it's just a hitch and works as such.
David S.
1/31/2025
After the initial install, I have done zero maintenance concerning washing or protecting the paint in any way.
The hitch fits well, but it did not have the electrical connector receiver that the original hitch had, so I had to cut the old electrical connection plate off my old hitch and weld it to my new hitch
Seems well built. Went on easy. Delivered on time.
I bought this hitch to replace my factory hitch after it was damaged when i backed into a concrete pole. This hitch is much better than the factory hitch. It looks really nice. It was really easy to install with easy to read instructions. I am very happy with it. I have confidence that i can tow a decent amount of weight.
I made the mistake and ordered this hitch off Amazon to get it sooner. The bolt holes were about 1/4” off and it wouldn’t fit. Needless to say I had to send it back and got one here like I should have in the first place. It fit perfect without a hitch. I couldn’t help it.
I realize this not the first time I’ve ordered from etrailer
And using the fitment tool has always got me an exact match for my needs. Its been Chevy Tahoe, Suburban and Silverado. Each time has been easy bolt on. Nothing to fear. This last time I wore out the Tahoe’s factory receiver with my travel trailer so I installed the Curt XD
xx lbs rated. Beautiful clean match. Thank You !
Used this to replace the factory hitch on my 2004 Tahoe. Original was extremely rusty and wanted peace of mind that my hitch was sound. The new hitch is way more robust than the factory. As always impressed with etrailer’s customer service.
Much heavier duty than the OEM one and appears to be well made with quality coating. It should not bend like the OEM did (why I upgraded to this beast). Was a snug fit between the rear crossmember on a 05 2500 Suburban, but easy to wedge up in there using a floor jack. The hitch sits around 2” higher than the OEM so will need to Adjust all the hitches accordingly. Only complaint is lack of integrated bracket for the trailer wiring otherwise would have been 5 stars.
After I realized that I was towing a boat and trailer that was almost twice the rating of my original hitch, I decided to update to the Curt Class V. The hitch is much heavier and it is very well made. The installation was very easy and all the hardware fit perfectly. I decided to move my trailer connector into the bumper at the same time.
I now have the confidence to tow my boat anywhere without worry.
etrailer had the best price and the fastest shipping. I have always had great service with them
I bought this hitch after realizing the stock hitch on my 2004 Tahoe was undersized for my trailer. This one is rated way higher than my truck will ever be able to haul; but on towing devices, overkill isn't a bad thing. This hitch is extremely beefy, way heavier than the stock hitch. It was very easy to bolt up due to the access holes in the Tahoe frame. Removing the spare isn't necessary, but it does make access easier. The quality of the welds, paint, fitment, and even hardware is exceptional. And as always, etrailer's customer service is next to none.
Shipped quick,good price,well made. I installed this on a 2002 Avalanche 2500 with plastic cladding. There was some minor trimming required on the plastic(Dremel to the rescue).
You will need to attach the bracket from factory hitch,or add a bracket for trailer connector. It took longer to trim the plastic than it it did to install the hitch. The hitch fits like glove once trimmed,and is 80%hidden.
Factory hitch has been known to fail,due to design and wall thickness in my opinion.
The Curt class V hitch has a much thicker wall thickness and it's a square tube design rated much higher than factory for tongue weight and overall towing ability.I tow a 34 foot toyhauler that was at the limit of factory hitch,this hitch is rated 5000lbs heavier than oem and it shows once you compare the two.
Replaced the factory rusty hitch with this heavier duty one. Easy to install, however receiver does sit about 1-1/2” higher than the factory one. Pulling my 29’ travel trailer feels more stable, not sure if it’s because the receiver is higher or it’s just a sturdier hitch.
This hitch fits great and I didn't have to remove the spare tire. Easy installation.
Richard J.
11/12/2020
This hitch has been awesome
Very nice and heavy duty hitch. Install was no problem. Installed on 2003 gmc yukon xl denali in about an hour. Replaced a original rusted out hitch. I have denali trim package so rear bumper cover may protrude a bit...no big deal. If you have regular yukon should be fine.
Super easy to install. Works great for my 17’ camper.
Shipping was fast. Install was easy. Really impressed. Would recommend.
First, let me say that the hitch itself is brutally strong. No issues.
However; the mount on the 2004 Yukon XL is weak, and towing my 8,000 lb trailer load started to bend the frame ends. I've towed this trailer and load probably 10,000 miles with my '94 K2500 pickup, but the pickup hitches have a much longer mount that bridges the rear spring shackle. The Yukon/Suburban of this vintage, as I discovered, are famous for bent frames. So, it's no fault of Curt that GM made a weak area for the hitch, but both Curt and etrailer should note that you cannot put as much tongue weight on this hitch as it's rated for and get very far, particularly in freeway construction zones.
I'm happy enough because it's better than the factory hitch and with a weight distributing hitch it would be no problem. Still, it needs to be noted in the descriptions before purchase.
Eric L.
8/31/2025
I removed this hitch and replaced it with a Draw-Tite UltraFrame, which has longer mounts like the pickup hitch. I only had to drill 2 new holes forward in the frame. Curt should discontinue this hitch and upgrade to a long mount version.
So Happy with this Curt Custom Heavy Duty Class V Receiver Hitch.
Fits Perfectly behind my plastic bumper on my 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT.
It looks factory installed. Definitely more stout in construction than the OEM
that came off. OEM receiver hitch was rated for 5000 pounds, this Curt is rated for 17000 pounds, Big Difference. Took me by my self less than 1 hour to install. I used the Curt supplied bolts and factory bolts per instructions. I had the factory trailer light receptacle trimmed and tack welded to the Curt Hitch. I have a large boat and now confident in this heavy duty hitch. Thanks etrailer here are some pictures
David R.
4/10/2019
The Curt class V hitch still performing in an excellent manner. This solid hitch has handled my boat with ease. After inspection and one years use, the welds remain intact with no corrosion or paint delamination. Still very happy I replaced the factory hitch with this hitch. Follow manufacturers max tow rating for your vehicle for safety.
Just finished install. Much heavier than oem. I will have peace of mind towing with a much beefier hitch. Very easy to install. Fits perfectly on 03 2500 avalanche.
Great easy install, great customer service would recommend to other people.
Mike L.
6/24/2026
Thanks for the kind words and the awesome photo!!
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David S.
1/30/2025
Its 2 years now, no issues, corrosion per usual for new york, 116 or so on the corners is peeling up, but the rest of the paint is fine. The spots with no welds, where I silicone, are rust free. Probably have around 6000 miles all year round, 14 of that may have actually used the hitch at all, and that would be a ~4000 load.