GMC Yukon towing capacity
The 2026 GMC Yukon is rated for up to 8,400 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.
Jump to a year
2026 GMC Yukon
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 8,400 lbs |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 8,200 lbs |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel | 8,100 lbs |
All 11 2026 Yukon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide; 2026 Yukon trailering chart (no text layer; title from file name)
2025 GMC Yukon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukonprinted with '(w/ 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine)'; footnote 2: 'With available (NHT) Max Trailering Package.'; page title is 'GMC YUKON/DENALI' | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 8,400 lbs | Max Trailering Package (NHT) | p. 63 |
Source: 2025 GM Envolve Fleet Guide
2024 GMC Yukon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 | 8,400 lbs |
| 6.2L V8 | 8,200 lbs |
| 3.0L Turbo Diesel | 8,100 lbs |
All 12 2024 Yukon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2023 GMC Yukon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 | 8,400 lbs |
| 6.2L V8 | 8,200 lbs |
| 3.0L Turbo Diesel | 8,100 lbs |
All 12 2023 Yukon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2022 GMC Yukon
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 5.3L | 8,400 lbs |
| 6.2L | 8,200 lbs |
| 3.0L | 8,100 lbs |
All 6 2022 Yukon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2021 GMC Yukon
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 | 8,400 lbs |
| 6.2L V8 | 8,200 lbs |
| 3.0L Turbo Diesel | 8,100 lbs |
All 12 2021 Yukon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2021 GMC Trailering Guide
2020 GMC Yukon
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 | 8,500 lbs |
| 6.2L V8 | 8,400 lbs |
All 6 2020 Yukon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2020 GMC Trailering Guide
2019 GMC Yukon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| EcoTec3 5.3L V8 | 8,500 lbs |
| EcoTec3 6.2L V8 | 8,400 lbs |
All 8 2019 Yukon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2019 GMC Trailering Guide
2018 GMC Yukon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 | 8,500 lbs |
| EcoTec3 6.2L V-8 | 8,400 lbs |
All 6 2018 Yukon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2018 GMC Trailering Guide
2017 GMC Yukon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 | 8,500 lbs |
| EcoTec3 6.2L V-8 | 8,400 lbs |
All 6 2017 Yukon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2017 GMC Trailering Guide
2016 GMC Yukon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| ECOTEC3 5.3L V-8 | 8,500 lbs |
| ECOTEC3 6.2L V-8 | 8,400 lbs |
All 6 2016 Yukon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2016 GMC Trailering Guide
2015 GMC Yukon
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| ECOTEC3 5.3L V-8 | 8,500 lbs |
| ECOTEC3 6.2L V-8 | 8,400 lbs |
All 6 2015 Yukon configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2015 GMC Trailering Guide
Common questions
How has the GMC Yukon's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 8,400 lbs; 2025: 8,400 lbs; 2024: 8,400 lbs; 2023: 8,400 lbs; 2022: 8,400 lbs; 2021: 8,400 lbs; 2020: 8,500 lbs; 2019: 8,500 lbs; 2018: 8,500 lbs; 2017: 8,500 lbs; 2016: 8,500 lbs; 2015: 8,500 lbs.
What hitch are the GMC Yukon 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.