2020 GMC Yukon towing capacity
Up to 8,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: Yukon 2WD, 5.3L V8, 2WD, 3.42 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,300 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.
2020 GMC Yukon towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2020 GMC Yukon 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.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon 2WDhitch type not stated for Yukon ratings in this guide; hitch left null; GVWR and payload printed in one merged cell spanning both axle rows | 2WD | 3.42 | 8,500 lbs | Heavy-Duty Trailering Package | p. 26 |
| Yukon 4WDhitch type not stated for Yukon ratings in this guide; hitch left null; GVWR and payload printed in one merged cell spanning both axle rows | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,200 lbs | Heavy-Duty Trailering Package | p. 26 |
| Yukon 2WDhitch type not stated for Yukon ratings in this guide; hitch left null; GVWR and payload printed in one merged cell spanning both axle rows | 2WD | 3.08 | 6,500 lbs | p. 26 | |
| Yukon 4WDhitch type not stated for Yukon ratings in this guide; hitch left null; GVWR and payload printed in one merged cell spanning both axle rows | 4WD | 3.08 | 6,300 lbs | p. 26 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denali, Yukon Denali 2WDhitch type not stated for Yukon ratings in this guide; hitch left null | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,400 lbs | p. 26 | |
| Denali, Yukon Denali 4WDhitch type not stated for Yukon ratings in this guide; hitch left null | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,100 lbs | p. 26 |
Common questions
Which 2020 GMC Yukon engine tows the most?
5.3L V8, at up to 8,500 lbs. Next is 6.2L V8 at up to 8,400 lbs.
What does a 2020 GMC Yukon need to tow 8,500 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Heavy-Duty Trailering Package.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2020 GMC Trailering Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2020 GMC Yukon
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 2020 GMC Yukon. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2020 GMC Yukon. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2020 GMC Trailering Guide, 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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