2024 GMC Yukon XL towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,800lb
- Denali Ultimate 4WD, 6.2L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 7,800 lb.
- Top 11% of 152 SUVs (2024).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,800 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,240 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 108% of 5,723 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-13 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 7,800 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,240 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,240 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,240 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 7,800 lb: Denali Ultimate 4WD, $101,755.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denali Ultimate 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,800 lb | 1,612 lb to 1,977 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,723 lb | $101,755 |
| SLE RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 7,500 lb to 8,300 lb | 1,970 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,530 lb | $61,200 |
| SLE 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,500 lb to 8,000 lb | 1,698 lb to 1,977 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,841 lb | $64,200 |
| SLT RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 7,500 lb to 8,300 lb | 1,970 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,530 lb | $67,900 |
| SLT 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,500 lb to 8,000 lb | 1,698 lb to 1,977 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,841 lb | $70,900 |
| AT4 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,500 lb to 8,000 lb | 1,698 lb to 1,977 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,841 lb | $74,505 |
| Denali RWD | 6.2L | RWD | 7,400 lb to 8,100 lb | 1,970 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,530 lb | $79,805 |
| Denali 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,400 lb to 7,800 lb | 1,612 lb to 1,977 lb | 7,700 lb | 5,723 lb | $82,805 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2014: 9,600 lb to 8,100 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 8,100 lb to 8,300 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 8,300 lb to 8,100 lb.
- Changed in 2021: 8,100 lb to 8,300 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 8,300 lb to 7,800 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 7,800 lb to 8,200 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sequoia | 9,520 lb | SR5 RWD | $61,275 |
| GMC Yukon | 8,000 lb | Denali Ultimate 4WD | $98,755 |
| GMC Yukon XL (this car) | 7,800 lb | Denali Ultimate 4WD | $101,755 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe | 6,200 lb | Grand Cherokee Laredo 2WD | N/A |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 5,511 lb | P400 Dynamic SE AWD | $70,600 |
| Porsche Macan | 4,409 lb | AWD | $60,900 |
| Audi SQ5 Sportback | 4,400 lb | Premium AWD | $61,100 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree