Will Hitch Install on 2018 Chevy Equinox Affect Hands Free Lift Gate

Updated 10/01/2020 | Published 09/30/2020

Products Featured in This Question

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(700)

$173.75

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(54)

$59.92

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

(2634)

$11.68

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(1361)

$11.88

Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 5" Rise, 6" Drop - 9-3/8" Long - 12,000 lbs

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Question:

Will this hitch interfere with my 2018 Equinox’s hands free lift gate?

asked by: Karen

Expert Reply:

According to Draw-Tite, their # 76419 hitch will prevent the hand-free liftgate sensors from picking up input at the middle of the vehicle around where the receiver tube will be, which is typical. However, they'll still work on either side of the receiver as shown in the photo I provided.

If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a wiring harness, a ball mount and a trailer ball. For the wiring, use # 118759. For the ball mount, use # C45446 along with the # PC3 hitch pin and for a trailer ball, use # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or # 63845 for a 2 inch.

I've linked to an install video for the hitch.