The table below lists every trim of the 2015 GMC Yukon with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
SLE 4x2 355 383 3.08 6,500 7,100 5,308 1,792
SLT 4x2 355 383 3.08 6,500 7,100 5,308 1,792
Denali 4x2 420 450 3.42 8,300 7,100 5,496 1,604
SLE 4x4 355 383 3.08 6,300 7,300 5,545 1,755
SLT 4x4 355 383 3.08 6,300 7,300 5,545 1,755
Denali 4x4 420 450 3.42 8,100 7,300 5,746 1,554

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2014

The 2014 GMC Yukon carried a maximum tow rating of 8,300 lb. The 2015 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2014 GMC Yukon page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2015 GMC models

The rest of GMC's 2015 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.