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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

Part Number: e56YR
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse trailer hitch from etrailer. Product reviews from other Traverse owners. Expert trailer hitch advice with thousands of helpful questions and answers. Great prices and fastest shipping.
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

  • Class III
  • 2 Inch Hitch
  • 5000 lbs GTW
  • Concealed Cross Tube
  • 750 lbs TW
  • etrailer
  • 5000 lbs WD GTW
  • Custom Fit Hitch
  • 750 lbs WD TW

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your Chevrolet Traverse's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.


Features:

  • Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
  • Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
  • Bolt-on installation - no welding required
    • Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer
  • Matte black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
  • Sturdy, square-tube design
  • Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
  • Made in the USA
    • Mounting hardware may be imported


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
  • Rating: Class III
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
      • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 5,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 750 lbs
      • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 750 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Rugged, Matte Black Finish

The sturdy steel construction is protected with a matte black finish for added durability. This unique powder coating gives etrailer hitches a carbide-like appearance and a rugged look that sets them apart from traditional glossy hitches. In addition to being rust and corrosion resistant, the tough matte coating hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than a glossy finish.


Matte Carbide Finish vs Glossy Finish

Matte Carbide Finish vs Glossy Finish

etrailer Technical Support

At etrailer we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.



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Installation Details E56YR Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

100 reviews
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.

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Great product. Needed a hitch receiver for a cargo box.

The installation was easy and straightforward. The product is significantly better quality than the bar it replaced.

Highly recommend

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Christopher

6/30/2025

Excellent product, still in great condition. Has stood up to many crazy road trips.

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Etrailer Expert

Lazer S.

6/30/2025

@Christopher Glad to hear it's working well for you, Christopher! What crazy road trips have you taken?


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As a customer coming from another retailer, the etrialer hitch receiver fit flush. No issues with installation and materials are of great quality. I would recommend etrialer to family and friends.

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Brooke M.

4/14/2025

That's what we wanna hear! Thanks, Johnny. :) What all will you be towing with the new hitch?



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2018ChevroletTraverse

What a solid product.
Box came delivered
perfectly. Item came carefully wrapped with all parts easy to find and accounted for.
Watched the video provided by eTrailer.com and voila -- with a few handy tools and help from a friend with a couple of the heavy pieces -- in about 2 hours we were done.
The customer service from pre-purchase to post-purchase was exceptional.
Thanks!

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Peter

11/7/2025

Rock Solid. Would recommend [and have recommended] eTrailer parts multiple times since my original purchase.



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It's nice and solid to the frame. Great product and works great for what I need it for.

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Heather A.

4/10/2025

Install looks awesome! How do you like your Traverse? Does it have the 3rd row?

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Jesse

4/10/2025

@HeatherA We love our traverse. Yes it has the third row.
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Heather A.

4/10/2025

@Jesse Nice! I love ours, lots of room. It's cool how the fascia hides the receiver.
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Jesse

4/10/2025

@HeatherA Yeah the designed it as identical as the factory receivers.


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Good product; would recommend to others.

However, I had issues with two of the 1/2 inch bolts. The backing plate where the carriage bolt inserts was not long enough to prevent it from spinning and catch sufficiently on the wall of the receiver. The bolt spun around and the correct torque was not attained.



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Good product. Easy to follow installation videos. Would recommend.



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After a couple of misfires with Amazon I gave up and ordered from etrailer and got EXACTLY what I needed. The receiver and hardware fit perfectly. I actually saved a lot of time by skipping the fish wire step and put the hardware in place on the receiver before I slid it into place on the car. No issues whatsoever. I will definitely deal with etrailer again for any future needs.
Thanks!



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Easy to install, instructions were easy to follow.



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2019 ChevroletTraverse

I installed the hitch on a 2019 Traverse, it is a good quality but I gave it 3 stars because I couldn’t get the hitch to sit flush against the body of the vehicle after tightening the frame bolts. Loose it fit great but the farthest frame hole was about 1/4in too small and it was jamming the bolt when I tried to put the hitch in place.

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Jenny N.

3/14/2023

I can see from the pictures where it was not flush and what I think has happened here is that the side brackets were flexed out of alignment. It is not uncommon for this to happen when the hitches are shipped to us or to you. I do have a FAQ that can help with the installation.



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I recieved this product very fast. The instructional videos on YouTube had the same vehicle in the video that I have so it made installation very easy. I am not good at taking off a rear plastic bumper and installing a trailer hitch but your videos made it so easy. Great product!



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It's a great product. No problems at al l.



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2020 ChevroletTraverse

I have a 2020 Traverse. The fit is 100 times better than the Draw tight. Still not a perfect fit but it works. Issues that I had to over come.
-I had to buy longer bolts for the passenger side exhaust hangers(M10x1.50 x 50).
-The install video made a suggestion to place the bolts in the hitch before you slide the legs into the body. That was a great tip. It was so much easier than fishing the wires through the hitch and body of the vehicle. The rear bolts didn't come all the way through which didn't allow for the washers to be used. To over come this I tightened the bolts down with just the nut, which pulled the bolt down. I loosened the bolt and had enough to room to add the washer and the bolt.
part of the hitch that attached where the bummer once did, didn't sit right against the body, just tighten everything down is all you can do. The legs seemed to prevent a flush finish.



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Great product at a fair price.

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Vernon

7/13/2025

Performing as expected, what else could I want.



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ChevroletTraverse

This is a great hitch and awesome service/communication from e-trailer. I’d buy again from them. Only noteworthy consideration is—after installation on a traverse RS FWD, it sticks out a hair further than it should which makes the panel that covers the hitch (plastic) have to slightly bend to reinstall. Once installed, the panel stays kn like it should; however, not sure how long it’ll last without cracking with heat/cold and/or on/off cycles.



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2018ChevroletTraverse

Great Fit! Easy one-person installation! Overall, it took about one and a half hours just doing it leisurely.



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Exactly what I needed!



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Great item for what I need. The packaging needs to be improved. So that it will take more rough handling during the shipping process. The hitch was hanging out of the heavy cardboard box. When I received said item. The item was not damaged. The trailer hitch is heavy duty and great quality control.



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I have not yet installed this product, however it was delivered very quickly on the exact day it was expected. The product looks very durable and was nicely packaged



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2018 Buick Enclave

Easy to install!



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Excellent quality trailer hitch! Priced very reasonable. Easy installation and fits perfectly. Very happy and satisfied with my purchase!



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Your packaging seems to be well known for its deficiencies. The UPS guy said they all come in damaged packaging. The product survives, but out of respect for other shippers that could suffer from damage, I would think better accommodations could be made. Maybe a tube.



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Video walkthrough was clear and concise. Made the job so easy. This product fit perfectly.



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We’re using it this weekend and love it. Just a bit of advice make sure to check your tire quick release every time you stop one of our bikes vibrated loose and we lost one



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This is the second hitch and wiring harness I've order from you and it was just as easy to install as the first one. I especially like your "how to" videos. My only slow down was "fishing" the four bolts through the frame, turning this installation into a 2 beverage job --- but then, who's counting.



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The hitch fit as it was supposed to. The installation video was very helpful.


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