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GMC Yukon towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the GMC Yukon. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered25 (1999–2023)
Configurations158
Highest rating in our dataset8,800 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,925 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

GMC Yukon towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

GMC Yukon towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20237,000 lbs7,000 lbs1,910 lbs8Open year
20228,400 lbs8,400 lbs1,910 lbs7Open year
20217,000 lbs7,000 lbs1,910 lbs7Open year
20206,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,690 lbs8Open year
20196,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,827 lbs8Open year
20186,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,690 lbs6Open year
2017———5Open year
20168,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,690 lbs5Open year
20156,300 lbs8,300 lbs1,752 lbs6Open year
20145,200 lbs8,300 lbs1,633 lbs6Open year
20135,200 lbs8,300 lbs1,633 lbs6Open year
20125,200 lbs8,300 lbs1,733 lbs6Open year
20115,200 lbs8,300 lbs1,673 lbs6Open year
20105,200 lbs8,300 lbs1,774 lbs6Open year
20094,800 lbs8,500 lbs1,838 lbs13Open year
20084,500 lbs7,900 lbs1,830 lbs8Open year
20074,500 lbs7,900 lbs1,835 lbs7Open year
20065,700 lbs8,100 lbs1,590 lbs7Open year
20055,700 lbs8,100 lbs1,608 lbs5Open year
20047,700 lbs8,000 lbs1,538 lbs5Open year
20037,400 lbs8,000 lbs1,925 lbs5Open year
20027,900 lbs8,700 lbs1,687 lbs5Open year
20017,900 lbs8,700 lbs1,687 lbs5Open year
20008,100 lbs8,800 lbs1,629 lbs4Open year
19995,500 lbs6,000 lbs1,629 lbs4Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

GMC Yukon towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which GMC Yukon years can tow my trailer?

Compare GMC Yukon model years

20222023
Min towing8,400 lbs7,000 lbs
Max towing8,400 lbs7,000 lbs
Max payload1,910 lbs1,910 lbs
Configurations78
Drivetrains4x2, 4x44x2, 4x4
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.233.23
Engines5.3 liters V-8, 6.2 liters V-85.3 liters V-8, 6.2 liters V-8
  • 2023 has a 1,400 lbs lower maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2022 (8,400 lbs → 7,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse GMC Yukon configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 AT45.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,823 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,769 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,673 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Denali Ultimate6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,673 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,910 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,823 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,910 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,823 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 AT45.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,823 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,769 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,673 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,910 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,823 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,910 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,823 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 AT45.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,823 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,769 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,673 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,910 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,823 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,910 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,823 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,590 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,530 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,690 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,690 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SLT Standard Edition5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,690 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SLT Standard Edition5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,618 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,827 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,721 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,674 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,721 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,674 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SLT Standard Edition5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,721 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SLT Standard Edition5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,674 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,590 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,530 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,690 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,690 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2
    Open year
  • 2017 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2
    Open year
  • 2017 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4
    Open year
  • 2017 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2
    Open year
  • 2017 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4
    Open year
  • 2016 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,590 lbs
    Open year

GMC Yukon towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 20236,000 – 8,400 lbs8,400 lbs1,910 lbs30
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20195,200 – 8,300 lbs8,300 lbs1,827 lbs60
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20094,500 – 8,800 lbs8,800 lbs1,925 lbs64
1990s1990–199919995,500 – 6,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,629 lbs4

GMC Yukon payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20231,673 lbs1,910 lbs8Open year
20221,673 lbs1,910 lbs7Open year
20211,673 lbs1,910 lbs7Open year
20201,530 lbs1,690 lbs8Open year
20191,618 lbs1,827 lbs8Open year
20181,530 lbs1,690 lbs6Open year
20161,590 lbs1,690 lbs5Open year
20151,554 lbs1,752 lbs6Open year
20141,606 lbs1,633 lbs6Open year
20131,606 lbs1,633 lbs6Open year
20121,595 lbs1,733 lbs6Open year
20111,616 lbs1,673 lbs6Open year
20101,601 lbs1,774 lbs6Open year
20091,465 lbs1,838 lbs13Open year
20081,465 lbs1,830 lbs8Open year
20071,465 lbs1,835 lbs7Open year
20061,462 lbs1,590 lbs7Open year
20051,457 lbs1,608 lbs5Open year
20041,463 lbs1,538 lbs5Open year
20031,391 lbs1,925 lbs5Open year
20021,575 lbs1,687 lbs5Open year
20011,575 lbs1,687 lbs5Open year
20001,423 lbs1,629 lbs4Open year
19991,423 lbs1,629 lbs4Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How GMC Yukon towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2022 → 2023: Maximum towing 8,400 lbs → 7,000 lbs (-1,400 lbs)
  • 2021 → 2022: Maximum towing 7,000 lbs → 8,400 lbs (+1,400 lbs)
  • 2020 → 2021: Maximum towing 8,000 lbs → 7,000 lbs (-1,000 lbs)
  • 2008 → 2009: Maximum towing 7,900 lbs → 8,500 lbs (+600 lbs)
  • 2002 → 2003: Maximum towing 8,700 lbs → 8,000 lbs (-700 lbs)
  • 1999 → 2000: Maximum towing 6,000 lbs → 8,800 lbs (+2,800 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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