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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

Part Number: C11457

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Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" part number C11457 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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CURT Trailer Hitch - C11457

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
1-1/4" Receiver (Class I): Works with light-duty bike racks, cargo carriers, and small trailers
Holds up to 100 lbs?(TW)?/ 1,000 lbs?(GTW): Handles light towing or gear hauling safely
Bolt-On Design: Mounts using factory hardware—no drilling or welding required
Fully Welded Steel Build: Sturdy square-tube construction adds lasting strength
Gloss Black Powder Coat: Protective finish resists rust and keeps a clean look

Features to know about

Add Utility for Everyday Adventures: Class I 1-1/4" Hitch Receiver

Need a solid way to carry more gear without changing vehicles? This Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver gives you a sturdy, custom-fit way to haul light trailers, mount a bike rack, or attach a cargo carrier. With a 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver opening, a 1,000 lb maximum gross trailer weight rating, and 100 lb maximum tongue weight, it’s designed for light-duty towing jobs and weekend accessories. The concealed, square-tube design keeps a clean look while giving you dependable strength.

Install It Yourself in the Driveway: Bolt-On Fit with No Welding

You don’t need special tools or a lift to get this hitch on your vehicle. It bolts up using factory hardware and doesn’t require any welding. The precision robotic welds ensure that everything lines up as it should, so you can spend more time enjoying your gear instead of fighting with alignment issues. Installation instructions are included, and the design is made with DIY projects in mind.

Built to Last in Any Weather: Fully Welded Steel with Gloss Black Powder Coat

This hitch is made from fully welded steel and protected with a gloss black powder coat over a base layer for superior rust resistance. That double-coating system helps it stand up to road salt, moisture, and tough conditions without losing its look or strength. It’s built for long-term reliability whether you’re towing a small trailer or carrying your bikes to the trailhead.

Specs

Dimensions

Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"

Weight and Capacity

Rating: Class I
Maximum gross trailer weight: 1,000 lbs
Maximum tongue weight: 100 lbs

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

11457 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Similar to Draw-Tite 24956

Installation Details C11457 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2017 - 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Customer Satisfaction Score:

87% were satisfied with this product

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4.5

33 reviews

5 Stars		(23)
4 Stars		(6)
3 Stars		(2)
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1 Star		(2)

by: Matt 07/11/2026

2023 Bolt. Instructions could have been more detailed so the install was harder then I thought it would be, but still manageable. I had to remove most of the bumper to fit my tools. However the hitch attaches by 4 bolts that are already on the car so once most of the bumper was off install was easy.

My Bolt had a removable trim peice on the bumper right where the directions said you would need to make cuts. They car seems to have been designed for an eventual hitch attachment, and no cuts were needed. I bought my Bolt in May 2023,so at some point they started adding this removable trim.

by: Frank 04/07/2026 One Year Later

The hitch seems fine, but it just hangs there unused. The light controller doesn't work, so I can't tow with the vehicle.

by: Dennis 04/11/2026

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV

The product came scratched in places removing the powder coating. But I would rather have that (after all it is a hidden hitch) than a whole bunch of styrofoam packaging. For an old DIY'er crawling under the vehicle, it is a bit more difficult to install than anticipated. The instructional pictures, both in the online PDF and the printed copy in the package, are so dark that they are basically useless. Also, on my vehicle the backup sound producer is attached to two bolts, so it requires taking all three nuts off the driver side. Looks like it will do what it was designed to do.

by: Krzysztof 06/09/2020

good stuff for my 2020 Chevy bolt EV LT.
The only reason it is not 5 star is the quality of mounting instructions.
I followed up the ECO trailer mounting video and ended up having issues with CURT hitch installation which is different. Once figured it out everything was fine.
See pictures for reference.
whole thing took me 2hrs just by myself with frequent breaks

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by: Robert 09/18/2025 One Year Later

Very easy to install on a 2023 Chevy Bolt. I did not need to trim any of the fascia. I've had this hitch for over a year and primarily use it to connect a thule bike rack. With one or two bikes on the rack there are no problems. I did place 4 bikes on the rack once and that was too much weight for the bolt, the frame plate bent slightly which effected the angle of the hitch. I was able to remove the hitch easily and reinstalled the hitch with a couple of washers on the lower studs to compensate for the angle. Will only be hauling one or two bikes from now on.

by: Dean T 04/25/2021

The unit arrived in a couple of days. Just a big box with a bit of heavy steel in it. Thanks for no bubble wrap to landfill. Instructions were terse. I followed them. They were Much better than the [online's]. The whole process took about an hour. Looks great. Should easily hold up a couple of Tadpole trikes. Hope it doesn’t burn battery too fast.

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by: James D 03/11/2018

Installed on 2017 Chevy Bolt.
Easy installation!

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by: David 07/07/2023 One Year Later

I had the Trailer Hitch receiver installed about a year ago. It may be the car, or the hitch, but I can only put two light bikes on it with my smallest bike rack. So two road bikes do well, as does one hybrid or Mountain bike.

David One Year Later

7/8/2024

It us usable nut not ideal. Cannot carry more than one bike. With two bikes the rack bounces alot.

by: Paul 09/08/2021

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Had some issues installing - there appears to be an extra plate on the 2020 Bolt that needs an extra nut to be removed and then added back between the hitch rack and the nut. Krzysztof's review shows the plate.

The reason for the 1 star review is the hitch doesn't hold my rack firmly. There is significant bounce using the Kuat NV 2.0 rack with a single MTB (~25lbs) on it. With 2 bikes on the rack, it seems unsafe.

Maybe the rack is too heavy for this hitch, but the rack (50lbs) plus the MTB (25 lbs) is well below the rating of 100lbs.

Brooke M.

9/21/2021

Thank you for the review! I wanted to first share a link about what a normal amount of movement looks like. Secondly, an anti rattle device may take care of any other excessive bouncing. I shared a link to our anti rattle devices.

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by: Benedict 04/08/2025 One Year Later

This trailer hitch is one of the better purchases that I've ever made. Installation was a breeze. I don't use it often but sure am glad I've got it when I need it.

by: James 03/26/2018 One Year Later

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

This hitch fit my 2017 Chevy Bolt perfectly. I carry bikes on a Yakima hitch-style rack, and pull a small solar power trailer when we're working remotely. I've even pulled a 6'x12' flatbed trailer with mulch on this hitch with my Bolt (suspension complains, but car has plenty of power). Now I just have to figure out how to wire into the Bolt for trailer wiring. I hired a friend's shop to install the hitch, so can't speak to ease if installation, but they had no problems.

by: Alan 05/15/2021 One Year Later

We use the hitch for carrying a bike rack and towing a utility trailer on our Chevy Bolt. The hitch was easy to install and works great.

by: Stephen 09/14/2025

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV

easy to install - excellent price and quick delivery.

by: ITR 08/05/2021

It is perfect! It arrived in short order and was easy to instal. I am using it with a bike rack, so I did not need any electrical connections, but that can be installed with this hitch.

by: Robert 01/08/2021

Toyota Prius

This is the third trailer hitch that I have purchased from eTrailer. They have all been easy to install and have served us well. One has been on our Prius for years and there is no sign of rust, so the paint coating is solid.

by: C. Ross 05/19/2017

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

very fast shipping and delivery, Exactly what I ordered, great quality and easy installation.

Thank You for your great service....

by: Dave S. 09/18/2017

Product is solid. Included instructions were at just the right level of detail. Was a simple install' didn't even have to jack up the car.

by: Edward 09/19/2021

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Well built, easy installation. The explanation and picture in Step 2 could be better, though, because it wasn't obvious where the bolts were that had to be removed.

by: TOM V. 03/03/2017

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

I liked the information you gave on this product. I just finished installing it on my new Chevy Bolt. Although it took a little longer than you said, it fit perfectly. customer service was great. Tom.

by: Nathan 10/30/2020

This hitch was surprisingly easy to install and looks good. I was afraid it would require a lot of cutting and then stick out, but it's unobtrusive and only required a small cutout from the facia.

by: Jeffrey 02/22/2018 One Year Later

Easy enough to install. Does the job.

by: James 01/29/2021

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

The install was went smoothly and it looks good on the Bolt. I'm using it to haul bikes.

by: Chad F 04/04/2024

Amazing customer service and insane fast shipping!! Thank you so much for another great transaction, and a great deal.

by: Kirsten 07/11/2021

Very responsive and quick service.

by: Jose 06/05/2022

Easy ordering and Fast delivery. Thanks

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The only trailer hitch we currently have confirmation of fit for a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11457 which I confirmed by reaching out to Curt directly. The Curt Trailer Hitch is an excellent option for the Chevrolet Bolt EV as it offers a bolt-on fit with no cutting or drilling required. It has a hidden design so only the receiver tube is shown which makes for a very clear install look as you can see in the attached photo. The Curt Trailer Hitch is...
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The capacities for the Curt Hitch part # C11457 are how much the hitch itself can tow/carry. These capacities are separate from the capacities of the vehicle although they are related. What you would need to do is determine the towing capacities of the vehicle and then go with the lower rated figures between the hitch and the vehicle. Actually the hitch has a 2,000 lb total trailer weight capacity and 200 lb tongue weight capacity. From our research it looks to be 100 lbs tongue weight...
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Is Trimming Required To Install Trailer Hitch On 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
The trailer hitch options for a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV all require minor trimming of an underbody fascia panel. That said, this won't even be visible from outside the vehicle. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11457 however does require the least amount of trimming so this is what I recommend. I have attached a photo below.
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For some hitches it is required by Curt to use the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap # 18050 in order to maintain the warranty of the hitch, though for many they have backed off of that recently. Thankfully, the Curt hitch that fits your 2020 Chevy Bolt EV does not require the use of the strap; the hitch that fits your vehicle is the following: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11457 If you take a look below at the installation instructions you can see that Curt recommends the use of the...
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No there will only be 1-1/4 inches for the 2017 Chevy Bolt. The issue is that manufacturers match up the vehicle capabilities with the appropriate size hitch. The Bolt just doesn't have the capacity to necessitate a 2 inch trailer hitch because it could easily be overloaded. Curt hitch # C11457 is your best option. This is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory...
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For your 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I - 1-1/4" # C11457 according to Curt's instructions requires stabilization strap # 18050 for any non-trailer load including bike racks and cargo carriers. It is one of the draw-backs to Curt trailer hitch receivers that use without that strap voids warranties. You can see in the attached installation details their requirement at the very top in bold.
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