Tow Chart

2022 GMC Yukon XL towing capacity

Up to 8,300 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: Yukon XL 5.3L 2WD, 5.3L, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 7,700 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.

Highest published rating8,300 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 7,700 lbs.

The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.

2022 GMC Yukon XL towing capacity by engine

The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.

EngineHitch type not statedConfigurations
5.3L8,300 lbs2
6.2L8,100 lbs2
3.0L8,000 lbs2

2022 GMC Yukon XL towing capacity chart

All 6 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.

Hitch type not stated

The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.

2022 GMC Yukon XL 5.3L towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
Yukon XL 5.3L 2WDcell for 2WD2WD8,300 lbsMax Trailering Packagep. 8
Yukon XL 5.3L 4WDcell for 4WD4WD8,000 lbsMax Trailering Packagep. 8
2022 GMC Yukon XL 6.2L towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
Yukon XL 6.2L 2WDcell for 2WD2WD8,100 lbsMax Trailering Packagep. 8
Yukon XL 6.2L 4WDcell for 4WD4WD7,900 lbsMax Trailering Packagep. 8
2022 GMC Yukon XL 3.0L towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
Yukon XL 3.0L 2WDcell for 2WD2WD8,000 lbsp. 8
Yukon XL 3.0L 4WDcell for 4WD4WD7,700 lbsp. 8

Common questions

Which 2022 GMC Yukon XL engine tows the most?

5.3L, at up to 8,300 lbs. Next is 6.2L at up to 8,100 lbs.

What does a 2022 GMC Yukon XL need to tow 8,300 lbs?

The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Max Trailering Package.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2022 GMC Yukon Models: Features, Specs and Options. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.

Towing equipment for the 2022 GMC Yukon XL

Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.

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Where these numbers come from

Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.

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