GMC Yukon XL towing capacity by year

The GMC Yukon XL has tow data across 25 model years, from 2000 through 2024. The most recent 2024 GMC Yukon XL carries a maximum tow rating of 7,800 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2006 model year at 12,000 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 XL 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 XL max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the GMC Yukon XL, 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 XL years (2020–2024)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older GMC Yukon XL years (2000–2019)

Earlier model years for the GMC Yukon XL, going back to 2000. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.