GMC Yukon XL 1500 towing capacity by year
The GMC Yukon XL 1500 has tow data across 16 model years, from 2000 through 2015. The most recent 2015 GMC Yukon XL 1500 carries a maximum tow rating of 8,100 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2001 model year at 8,800 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full GMC Yukon XL 1500 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 1500 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the GMC Yukon XL 1500, 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 1500 years (2011–2015)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 6 | 8,100 |
| 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 6 | 7,900 |
| 2013 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 6 | 7,900 |
| 2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 6 | 7,900 |
| 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 6 | 7,900 |
Older GMC Yukon XL 1500 years (2000–2010)
Earlier model years for the GMC Yukon XL 1500, going back to 2000. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 6 | 7,900 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 10 | 7,900 |
| 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 8 | 7,800 |
| 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 7 | 7,900 |
| 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 7 | 7,900 |
| 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 7,900 |
| 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 8,400 |
| 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 8,400 |
| 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 8,400 |
| 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 8,800 |
| 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 4 | 8,800 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.