What can the 2026 GMC Yukon XL tow?

Yes, up to

8,200 lb

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

TrailerTrimPeopleEach person, lbCargo, lbTongue weight, %

Trailer check

Yes. 3,205 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 8,200 lb. 61% of the rating. Margin 3,205 lb.
80% of the rating Pass	Up to 6,560 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit.
Payload Pass	Tongue weight 624 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 924 lb. Payload 2,070 lb. Left 1,146 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: Elevation RWD.

Yes: 5 trims. 2 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only.

Every rated trim against this trailer
Trim	Tow rating	Share of rating	Payload	Payload left	Result
Elevation RWD	8,200 lb	61%	2,070 lb	1,146 lb	Yes
Elevation 4WD	8,000 lb	62%	Not listed	Not listed	Tow rating only
AT4 4WD	8,000 lb	62%	1,977 lb	1,053 lb	Yes
Denali RWD	8,000 lb	62%	2,070 lb	1,146 lb	Yes
Denali 4WD	7,800 lb	64%	Not listed	Not listed	Tow rating only
AT4 Ultimate 4WD	7,800 lb	64%	1,977 lb	1,053 lb	Yes
Denali Ultimate 4WD	7,800 lb	64%	1,977 lb	1,053 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.