2021 GMC Yukon Towing Capacity
The 2021 GMC Yukon tows up to 8,400 lb. The exact figure depends on engine, cab, drive and axle ratio; the lowest-rated setup tows 7,500 lb.
10 configurations from the manufacturer's guide.
Ratings on this page last changed .
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8,400lb trailer
5.3L V8, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package
- GCWR
- —
- Axle
- 3.23
- Hitch
- Class IV
2021 Yukon towing capacity by engine
| Engine | Tows up to (lb) | Best setup |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 | 8,4002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package |
| 6.2L V8 | 8,2002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | Denali, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package |
| 3.0L Turbo Diesel | 8,1002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | 2WD, 3.23 axle, tow package |
Show all 10 configurations (cab, axle ratio, GCWR, hitch class)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | Payload (lb) | GVWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 5.3L V8 | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,4002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,792 | 7,400 | Class IV |
| — | 5.3L V8 | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,2002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,702 | 7,500 | Class IV |
| Denali | 6.2L V8 | 2WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,2002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,671 | 7,400 | Class IV |
| — | 3.0L Turbo Diesel | 2WD | 3.23 | Tow package | 8,1002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,671 | 7,500 | Class IV |
| Denali | 6.2L V8 | 4WD | 3.23 | Max tow package | 8,0002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,616 | 7,500 | Class III |
| — | 5.3L V8 | 2WD | 3.23 | Tow package | 7,9002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,792 | 7,400 | Class III |
| — | 3.0L Turbo Diesel | 4WD | 3.23 | Tow package | 7,8002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,581 | 7,700 | Class III |
| — | 5.3L V8 | 4WD | 3.23 | Tow package | 7,7002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,702 | 7,500 | Class III |
| Denali | 6.2L V8 | 2WD | 3.23 | Tow package | 7,7002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,671 | 7,400 | Class III |
| Denali | 6.2L V8 | 4WD | 3.23 | Tow package | 7,5002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 27 · 16 Sep 2026 | 1,616 | 7,500 | Class III |
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Can the 2021 GMC Yukon tow it?
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Towing setup for the 2021 GMC Yukon
What to fit, in order · sized to its 8,400 lb rating
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Class IV receiver hitchEssential
2021 GMC Yukon is rated to 8,400 lb, which falls in Class IV (up to 10,000 lb).
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Ball mountEssential
Ball mount drop/rise to keep the trailer level.
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7-pin wiring harnessEssential
A 7-pin connector carries the brake-controller output and 12V charge line.
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Trailer brake controllerHeavier trailers
Trailers over about 1,500 lb need their own brakes in most US states; thresholds vary by state.
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Weight-distribution hitchHeavier trailers
Recommended when the trailer exceeds the manufacturer's threshold for this configuration or half the vehicle's curb weight.
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Tow mirrorsWide trailers
Required in many states when the trailer is wider than the tow vehicle.
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Frequently asked
- How much can a 2021 GMC Yukon tow?
- The 2021 GMC Yukon tows up to 8,400 lb when equipped as 5.3L V8, 2WD, 3.23 axle, max tow package (2021 GMC Trailering Guide, page 27, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
- What is the lowest rated 2021 Yukon configuration?
- 7,500 lb for the Denali, 6.2L V8, 4WD, 3.23 axle, tow package. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.
- Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?
- Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.