GMC Yukon towing capacity by year
The GMC Yukon has tow data across 33 model years, from 1992 through 2024. The most recent 2024 GMC Yukon carries a maximum tow rating of 8,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2000 model year at 8,800 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full GMC Yukon page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
GMC Yukon max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the GMC Yukon, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent GMC Yukon years (2020–2024)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 GMC Yukon | 5 | 8,000 |
| 2023 GMC Yukon | 5 | 8,000 |
| 2022 GMC Yukon | 4 | 8,200 |
| 2021 GMC Yukon | 4 | 7,700 |
| 2020 GMC Yukon | 8 | 8,000 |
Older GMC Yukon years (1992–2019)
Earlier model years for the GMC Yukon, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 GMC Yukon | 8 | 8,000 |
| 2018 GMC Yukon | 6 | 8,000 |
| 2017 GMC Yukon | 3 | 8,100 |
| 2016 GMC Yukon | 3 | 8,100 |
| 2015 GMC Yukon | 6 | 8,300 |
| 2014 GMC Yukon | 6 | 8,300 |
| 2013 GMC Yukon | 6 | 8,300 |
| 2012 GMC Yukon | 6 | 8,300 |
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 6 | 8,300 |
| 2010 GMC Yukon | 6 | 8,300 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 13 | 8,500 |
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 8 | 7,900 |
| 2007 GMC Yukon | 7 | 7,900 |
| 2006 GMC Yukon | 7 | 8,100 |
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 5 | 8,100 |
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 5 | 8,000 |
| 2003 GMC Yukon | 5 | 8,000 |
| 2002 GMC Yukon | 5 | 8,700 |
| 2001 GMC Yukon | 5 | 8,700 |
| 2000 GMC Yukon | 4 | 8,800 |
| 1999 GMC Yukon | 4 | 6,000 |
| 1998 GMC Yukon | 1 | 7,500 |
| 1997 GMC Yukon | 2 | 7,000 |
| 1996 GMC Yukon | 2 | 7,000 |
| 1995 GMC Yukon | 2 | 7,000 |
| 1994 GMC Yukon | 1 | 7,000 |
| 1993 GMC Yukon | 1 | 7,000 |
| 1992 GMC Yukon | 1 | 7,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.