2026 GMC Yukon XL towing capacity
Up to 8,200 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: Yukon XL, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 7,300 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
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.
2026 GMC Yukon XL towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2026 GMC Yukon XL towing capacity chart
All 11 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.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon XLprinted with '(w/ 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine)'; footnote 2: 'With available (NHT) Max Trailering Package.' | 8,200 lbs | Max Trailering Package (NHT) | p. 76 | |||
| 2WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol; page has no text layer (table drawn as vector outlines), values read from a 400 dpi render | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,200 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 1 |
| 4WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol; page has no text layer (table drawn as vector outlines), values read from a 400 dpi render | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 1 |
| 2WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol; page has no text layer (table drawn as vector outlines), values read from a 400 dpi render | 2WD | 3.23 | 7,700 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| 4WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol; page has no text layer (table drawn as vector outlines), values read from a 400 dpi render | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,500 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 1 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol; page has no text layer (table drawn as vector outlines), values read from a 400 dpi render | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 1 |
| 4WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol; page has no text layer (table drawn as vector outlines), values read from a 400 dpi render | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,800 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 1 |
| 2WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol; page has no text layer (table drawn as vector outlines), values read from a 400 dpi render | 2WD | 3.23 | 7,500 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| 4WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol; page has no text layer (table drawn as vector outlines), values read from a 400 dpi render | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,300 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 1 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol; page has no text layer (table drawn as vector outlines), values read from a 400 dpi render | 2WD | 3.23 | 7,900 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 1 | |
| 4WDchart titled 'MAX TRAILERING' and never names a hitch type, so hitch is null per protocol; page has no text layer (table drawn as vector outlines), values read from a 400 dpi render | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,700 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 1 |
Common questions
Which 2026 GMC Yukon XL engine tows the most?
5.3L EcoTec3 V8, at up to 8,200 lbs. Next is 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 at up to 8,000 lbs.
What does a 2026 GMC Yukon XL need to tow 8,200 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Max Trailering Package (NHT).
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide; 2026 Yukon XL trailering chart (no text layer; title from file name). Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2026 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.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2026 GMC Yukon XL. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2026 GMC Yukon XL. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide, GM Fleet. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2026 Yukon XL trailering chart (no text layer; title from file name), GMC. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
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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