2027 GMC Yukon towing capacity
The 2027 GMC Yukon is rated to tow up to 8,400 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 8,400 lb
- 80% guideline
- 6,700 lb
- Tongue weight at max
- 840 lb+
Max rating: 5.3L V8 2WD with the Max Trailering Package. Common setup: 5.3L V8 4WD without the Max Trailering Package, 7,700 lb.
How much can your GMC Yukon really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
7,700 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Within limits, at 91% of the maximum
Legal, but above the 80% many towing guides recommend for hills, wind and braking.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 360 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 13,700 lb
Where the GMC Yukon’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2027 GMC Yukon | 8,400 lb |
| 2027 Chevy Tahoe | 8,400 lb |
| 2027 Chevy Suburban | 8,200 lb |
| 2027 Lexus GX | 9,096 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Sequoia | 9,500 lb |
| 2027 Ford Expedition | 9,600 lb |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2027 GMC Yukon?
Up to 8,400 lb when properly equipped (5.3L V8 2WD with the Max Trailering Package). A common configuration, 5.3L V8 4WD without the Max Trailering Package, is rated for 7,700 lb. Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a GMC Yukon safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 6,700 lb for a GMC Yukon rated at 8,400 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a GMC Yukon?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 840 lb to 1,260 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
