2026 GMC Yukon XL Towing Capacity
The 2026 GMC Yukon XL tows between 7,300 and 8,200 lbs depending on engine, drivetrain, cab, axle ratio, and tow package. The highest rating — 8,200 lbs — requires the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 4x2, 3.23 axle with the Max Trailering Package package. 10 configurations verified from the manufacturer's towing guide.
Source: 2026 GMC Yukon XL Max Trailering chart (official) · Updated 2026-06-12 · Reviewed by the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team
Every configuration, every rating
| Engine | Drive | Cab / bed | Axle | Package | Max towing | GCWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 4x4 | — | 3.23 | — | 7,300 | 14,000 |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 4x2 | — | 3.23 | — | 7,500 | 14,000 |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 4x4 | — | 3.23 | — | 7,500 | 14,000 |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 4x2 | — | 3.23 | — | 7,700 | 14,000 |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel | 4x4 | — | 3.23 | — | 7,700 | 14,500 |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 4x4 | — | 3.23 | Max Trailering Package | 7,800 | 14,500 |
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel | 4x2 | — | 3.23 | — | 7,900 | 14,500 |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 4x2 | — | 3.23 | Max Trailering Package | 8,000 | 14,500 |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 4x4 | — | 3.23 | Max Trailering Package | 8,000 | 14,500 |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 4x2 | — | 3.23 | Max Trailering Package | 8,200 | 14,500 |
Find YOUR exact rating + run the trailer math
This configuration tows —–— lbs depending on axle ratio and tow package.
The VIN doesn't encode the axle ratio. Pick yours below (it's on the door-jamb certification label or glovebox sticker) — or pull your window sticker free, which lists the axle ratio and tow package.
| Axle ratio | Tow package | Max towing | GCWR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.23 | standard | 7,300 lbs | 14,000 | |
| 3.23 | standard | 7,500 lbs | 14,000 | |
| 3.23 | standard | 7,500 lbs | 14,000 | |
| 3.23 | standard | 7,700 lbs | 14,000 | |
| 3.23 | standard | 7,700 lbs | 14,500 | |
| 3.23 | Max Trailering Package | 7,800 lbs | 14,500 | |
| 3.23 | standard | 7,900 lbs | 14,500 | |
| 3.23 | Max Trailering Package | 8,000 lbs | 14,500 | |
| 3.23 | Max Trailering Package | 8,000 lbs | 14,500 | |
| 3.23 | Max Trailering Package | 8,200 lbs | 14,500 |
Ratings from manufacturer towing guides; always verify against the certification placard on your door jamb. Informational — not professional advice.
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FAQ
What is the maximum towing capacity of the 2026 GMC Yukon XL?
8,200 lbs — but only in one specific configuration: the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 4x2, 3.23 axle ratio, with the Max Trailering Package package. Other configurations rate as low as 7,300 lbs. Source: 2026 GMC Yukon XL Max Trailering chart (official).
Can a 2026 GMC Yukon XL tow a 25-foot travel trailer?
A typical 25-ft travel trailer weighs 6,000–7,500 lbs loaded. Higher-rated Yukon XL configurations (up to 8,200 lbs) handle that with margin, but payload is usually the real constraint: ~750+ lbs of tongue weight plus passengers counts against payload, not the tow rating. Use the calculator above with your exact configuration and passenger count.
How do I find MY Yukon XL's exact towing capacity?
Enter the VIN above — it resolves engine, drivetrain, and cab. If your configuration's rating still depends on axle ratio or tow package (the VIN doesn't encode those), check the door-jamb certification label, or pull your window sticker free on CarWhere — it lists both.