What can the 2020 GMC Yukon XL tow?

Yes, up to

8,100 lb

Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.

TrailerTrimPeopleEach person, lbCargo, lbTongue weight, %

Trailer check

Yes. 3,105 lb under the rating.

Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.

Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate

Checks for this trailer and trim
Check	Numbers
Tow rating Pass	4,995 lb loaded. Rating 8,100 lb. 62% of the rating. Margin 3,105 lb.
80% of the rating Pass	Up to 6,480 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit.
Payload Pass	Tongue weight 624 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 924 lb. Payload 1,645 lb. Left 721 lb.
Hitch needed Info	Class III, up to 8,000 lb.
Frontal area Not known	Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide.

People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: Denali RWD.

Yes: 8 trims.

Every rated trim against this trailer
Trim	Tow rating	Share of rating	Payload	Payload left	Result
Denali RWD	8,100 lb	62%	1,645 lb	721 lb	Yes
Denali 4WD	7,900 lb	63%	1,510 lb	586 lb	Yes
SLE RWD	6,300 lb	79%	1,690 lb	766 lb	Yes
SLT Standard Edition RWD	6,300 lb	79%	1,690 lb	766 lb	Yes
SLT RWD	6,300 lb	79%	1,690 lb	766 lb	Yes
SLE 4WD	6,000 lb	83%	1,654 lb	730 lb	Yes
SLT Standard Edition 4WD	6,000 lb	83%	1,654 lb	730 lb	Yes
SLT 4WD	6,000 lb	83%	1,654 lb	730 lb	Yes

Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.

Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.