What can the 2022 GMC Yukon tow?
Yes, up to
8,400 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 11 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 6,720 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- SLE RWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 3,405 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Travel trailer, 16-20 ft overall: 4,995 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 8,400 lb. 59% used.
- Tongue weight
- 624 lb
- Payload
- 924 lb of 2,044 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 4,995 lb loaded. Rating 8,400 lb. 59% of the rating. Margin 3,405 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 6,720 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 624 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 924 lb. Payload 2,044 lb. Left 1,120 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: SLE RWD.
Every trim
Yes: 7 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLE RWD | 8,400 lb | 59% | 2,044 lb | 1,120 lb | Yes |
| SLT RWD | 8,400 lb | 59% | 2,044 lb | 1,120 lb | Yes |
| SLE 4WD | 8,200 lb | 61% | 1,823 lb | 899 lb | Yes |
| SLT 4WD | 8,200 lb | 61% | 1,823 lb | 899 lb | Yes |
| AT4 4WD | 8,200 lb | 61% | 1,823 lb | 899 lb | Yes |
| Denali RWD | 8,200 lb | 61% | 2,044 lb | 1,120 lb | Yes |
| Denali 4WD | 8,000 lb | 62% | 1,673 lb | 749 lb | Yes |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs
- GMC: tongue weight guide
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ