GMC Yukon 2025 - Page 290

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-17942154) - 2025
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trailer, trailer contents and trailer tongue are
b
e
low all of these maximum weight ratings.
See "Maximum Trailer Weight" section below.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
For information about the vehicle maximum
load capacity, see Vehicle Load Limits 3191.
When calculating the GVWR with atrailer
attached, the trailer tongue weight must be
included as part of the weight the vehicle
is carrying.
Maximum Trailer Weight
The maximum trailer weight rating is
calculated using the process defined by SAE
J2807 and based on the vehicle model and
powertrain. This process assumes the tow
vehicle has adriver, afront seat passenger,
and all required trailering equipment. The
maximum trailer weight rating represents the
heaviest trailer the vehicle can tow, but it may
be necessary to reduce the trailer weight to
stay within the GCWR, GVWR, maximum trailer
tongue load, or GAWR-RR. This is especially true
for heavier vehicles with high option content.
Use the Trailering Information Label to
determine how much the trailer can weigh.
Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating
Th
e Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating
is the allowable trailer tongue weight that
the vehicle can support using aconventional
trailer hitch. It may be necessary to reduce
the overall trailer weight to stay within
the maximum trailer tongue weight rating
while still maintaining the correct trailer
load balance.
The Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating
fo
r aconventional trailer hitch is shown on the
Trailering Information Label.
Do not exceed amaximum trailer tongue
weight of 567 kg (1,250 lb) for aconventional
trailer hitch.
The trailer tongue weight contributes to the
Gr
oss Vehicle Weight (GVW). GVW includes the
curb weight of your vehicle, any passengers,
cargo, equipment and the trailer tongue
weight. Vehicle options, passengers, cargo, and
equipment reduce the maximum allowable
tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which also
reduces the maximum allowable trailer weight.
Trailer Load Balance
The correct trailer load balance must be
maintained to ensure trailer stability. Incorrect
load balance is aleading cause of trailer sway.
The trailer tongue weight (1) should be 10–15%
of the total loaded trailer weight (2). Some
specific trailer types, such as boat trailers, fall