GMC Yukon XL towing capacity
The 2026 GMC Yukon XL is rated for up to 8,200 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2026 GMC Yukon XL
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 8,200 lbs |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 8,000 lbs |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel | 7,900 lbs |
All 11 2026 Yukon XL configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide; 2026 Yukon XL trailering chart (no text layer; title from file name)
2025 GMC Yukon XL
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon XLprinted with '(w/ 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine)'; footnote 2: 'With available (NHT) Max Trailering Package.' | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 8,200 lbs | Max Trailering Package (NHT) | p. 64 |
Source: 2025 GM Envolve Fleet Guide
2024 GMC Yukon XL
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 | 8,300 lbs |
| 6.2L V8 | 8,100 lbs |
| 3.0L Turbo Diesel | 7,800 lbs |
All 12 2024 Yukon XL configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2023 GMC Yukon XL
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 | 8,300 lbs |
| 6.2L V8 | 8,100 lbs |
| 3.0L Turbo Diesel | 7,800 lbs |
All 12 2023 Yukon XL configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2022 GMC Yukon XL
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 5.3L | 8,300 lbs |
| 6.2L | 8,100 lbs |
| 3.0L | 8,000 lbs |
All 6 2022 Yukon XL configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2021 GMC Yukon XL
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 | 8,300 lbs |
| 6.2L V8 | 8,100 lbs |
| 3.0L Turbo Diesel | 7,900 lbs |
All 12 2021 Yukon XL configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2021 GMC Trailering Guide
2020 GMC Yukon XL
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 | 8,300 lbs |
| 6.2L V8 | 8,100 lbs |
All 6 2020 Yukon XL configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2020 GMC Trailering Guide
2019 GMC Yukon XL
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| EcoTec3 5.3L V8 | 8,300 lbs |
| EcoTec3 6.2L V8 | 8,100 lbs |
All 8 2019 Yukon XL configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2019 GMC Trailering Guide
2018 GMC Yukon XL
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 | 8,300 lbs |
| EcoTec3 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 lbs |
All 6 2018 Yukon XL configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2018 GMC Trailering Guide
2017 GMC Yukon XL
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 | 8,300 lbs |
| EcoTec3 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 lbs |
All 6 2017 Yukon XL configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2017 GMC Trailering Guide
2016 GMC Yukon XL
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| ECOTEC3 5.3L V-8 | 8,300 lbs |
| ECOTEC3 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 lbs |
All 6 2016 Yukon XL configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2016 GMC Trailering Guide
2015 GMC Yukon XL
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| ECOTEC3 5.3L V-8 | 8,300 lbs |
| ECOTEC3 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 lbs |
All 6 2015 Yukon XL configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2015 GMC Trailering Guide
Common questions
How has the GMC Yukon XL's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 8,200 lbs; 2025: 8,200 lbs; 2024: 8,300 lbs; 2023: 8,300 lbs; 2022: 8,300 lbs; 2021: 8,300 lbs; 2020: 8,300 lbs; 2019: 8,300 lbs; 2018: 8,300 lbs; 2017: 8,300 lbs; 2016: 8,300 lbs; 2015: 8,300 lbs.
What hitch are the GMC Yukon XL ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.