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GMC Yukon XL towing capacity

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

Years covered8 (2016–2023)
Configurations54
Highest rating in our dataset8,400 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,867 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 XL towing history

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

GMC Yukon XL 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 lbs1,867 lbs8Open year
20227,000 lbs8,400 lbs1,867 lbs7Open year
20217,000 lbs7,000 lbs1,867 lbs7Open year
20206,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,660 lbs8Open year
20196,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,690 lbs8Open year
20186,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,660 lbs6Open year
20176,000 lbs8,100 lbs—5Open year
20168,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,660 lbs5Open 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 XL 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.

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Compare GMC Yukon XL model years

20222023
Min towing7,000 lbs7,000 lbs
Max towing8,400 lbs7,000 lbs
Max payload1,867 lbs1,867 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 XL configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 AT45.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,659 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,720 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,702 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Denali Ultimate6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,702 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,867 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,859 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,867 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,859 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 AT45.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,659 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,702 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,867 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,859 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,867 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 1,859 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,720 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 AT45.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,859 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,720 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,702 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,867 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,859 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,867 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,859 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,610 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,510 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,630 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,630 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SLT Standard Edition5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SLT Standard Edition5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,630 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,635 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,535 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,690 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,654 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,690 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,654 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SLT Standard Edition5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,690 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SLT Standard Edition5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,654 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,610 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.23 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,510 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,630 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · 3.08 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,630 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Tow 8,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Tow 6,300 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Tow 6,300 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SLE5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Tow 6,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SLT5.3 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Tow 6,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Denali6.2 liters V-8 · 4x2 · 3.23 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,610 lbs
    Open year

GMC Yukon XL 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 lbs1,867 lbs30
2010s2010–20192016, 2017, 2018, 20196,000 – 8,100 lbs8,100 lbs1,690 lbs24

GMC Yukon XL 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
20231,659 lbs1,867 lbs8Open year
20221,659 lbs1,867 lbs7Open year
20211,702 lbs1,867 lbs7Open year
20201,510 lbs1,660 lbs8Open year
20191,535 lbs1,690 lbs8Open year
20181,510 lbs1,660 lbs6Open year
20161,610 lbs1,660 lbs5Open 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 XL 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)

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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