Yukon Diesel + Maximum Tow Package - Anyone??

[xycrazy]

Hi,

I'm looking for a Yukon SLT or Denali with a Diesel and the Maximum Trailer Brake Controller (Tow Package). It seems to be impossible to get that combination, especially with model years 2021 & 2022.
Does anyone have that combination? I would like to be able to comfortably tow a travel trailer and for that reason I want the OEM Trailer Brake Controller. I know there are 3rd pary solutions out there but I'm not interested in that. Doesn't want to deal with this.

What's the point of selling Diesel SUVs without the trailer brake controller. Doesn't make any sense to me. Yes, not everyone wants to tow but at least should be able to do so comfortably.

Wondering if anyone here got a 2021 or 2022 with the Trailer Brake controller included. Seems to be a fairly rare combination.

 

[martinajm]

I have a 2022 Yukon XL SLT with both. Both items were on constrain for a good portion of the build period for those years, so I imagine that is what is causing the "mismatch" that you are seeing.

 

[Suburban2024]

Hi,

I'm looking for a Yukon SLT or Denali with a Diesel and the Maximum Trailer Brake Controller (Tow Package). It seems to be impossible to get that combination, especially with model years 2021 & 2022.
Does anyone have that combination? I would like to be able to comfortably tow a travel trailer and for that reason I want the OEM Trailer Brake Controller. I know there are 3rd pary solutions out there but I'm not interested in that. Doesn't want to deal with this.

What's the point of selling Diesel SUVs without the trailer brake controller. Doesn't make any sense to me. Yes, not everyone wants to tow but at least should be able to do so comfortably.

Wondering if anyone here got a 2021 or 2022 with the Trailer Brake controller included. Seems to be a fairly rare combination.

Why don't wait until model year 2024 comes out? The engine will be upgraded to LZ0.

 

[todayusay]

aahhh the good ole days when an OEM brake controller wasn't even an option...that was part of the fun of buying a new truck, installing a new tekonsha brake controller.

understand the deisre to have it integrated into the dash, but that'd be a tough basis to pass up a vehicle on

 

[StephenPT]

I have a ‘22 Yukon XL w/ diesel and max tow. I got lucky and found it on the GMC incoming inventory site last November.

The option has been on constraint for the better part of ‘22 and off and on in ‘23.

 

[swathdiver]

Vehicle Order Guide

www.gmfleetorderguide.com

 

[Stbentoak]

Why don't wait until model year 2024 comes out? The engine will be upgraded to LZ0.

Why wait? There aren't enough differences to talk about... Have read on other sites that LZ0's are throwing more codes and causing more probs than LM2's have....and... can't get parts....

 

[steiny93]

Wife has a '21 Denali diesel, has the towing package (the head unit bits and such are in the truck) but no brake controller due to build restrictions.

In leu of OEM I'm going this option for her truck: https://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-902...mzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3

In ram land it was also a pain to get the OEM controller.

 

[MrMike1289]

I have a ‘21 SLT with both the tow package and the diesel. I think I got lucky as I caught it on transport in may of 2021. Restrictions came soon after

 

[Dave46]

I have a 2022 Yukon Denali with Duromax and tow package with integrated brake controller. Was able to order it that way. We pull a 21' 4500lb travel trailer and get an average of 17+ mpg. We don't take trips unless the wind is blowing in our face so I am pleased with that mileage when consistently towing into headwinds. Every so often we find a quatering wind or even a crosswind but the norm is a headwind.

 

[pa31p]

I’m at order status 2000 for the 2023 Duramax SLT with the max tow package. we’ll see if it goes to TPW but they took the order.

Weird thing was ;
SLT premium package- constraint.

SLT Luxury package plus sunroof- good to go (more $$)

 

[BigJohn76]

I have a 22 Yukon XL Denali Duramax with the max tow package. I had to fly up to Pennsylvania last August to bring that vehicle home. I live about 25 miles from the assembly plant in Arlington. I pull a 32’ travel trailer about 7500 pounds and get 11.5 to 12.5 mpg. I had a 2014 with the 6.2 and got about 7 mpg. This one has a ton more power!

 

[squark]

I have a 22 Yukon XL Denali Duramax with the max tow package. I had to fly up to Pennsylvania last August to bring that vehicle home. I live about 25 miles from the assembly plant in Arlington. I pull a 32’ travel trailer about 7500 pounds and get 11.5 to 12.5 mpg. I had a 2014 with the 6.2 and got about 7 mpg. This one has a ton more power!

I’m curious, what’s your payload capacity? My travel trailer is the same size as yours but I went with the 6.2 because I was worried about overloading the vehicle. I love the 6.2 except for the fuel economy. I’m getting around 9 mpg towing.

 

[Bigkevschopshop]

aahhh the good ole days when an OEM brake controller wasn't even an option...that was part of the fun of buying a new truck, installing a new tekonsha brake controller.

understand the deisre to have it integrated into the dash, but that'd be a tough basis to pass up a vehicle on

Yeah, I hated those brake controllers sticking down under the dash.

Few years ago I stumbled upon Redarc integrated and was a great option to only have a dial installed somewhere accessible rather than the huge box under the dash looking like shit.

I do agree tough basis to pass up a vehicle on, but its funny how so many 15-20 yukons had the controller vs the tahoes and burbs and not an option at all on the esky platforms.

I tow a few times a year and I will pass if it doesnt have the controller, main reason being the rear end gearing on the prior gens had 3.08 gears normally vs the 3.42 with the max trailering package. Makes a big difference in how they drive and even more in how they tow.

 

[crankin]

Yeah, I hated those brake controllers sticking down under the dash.

Few years ago I stumbled upon Redarc integrated and was a great option to only have a dial installed somewhere accessible rather than the huge box under the dash looking like shit.

I do agree tough basis to pass up a vehicle on, but its funny how so many 15-20 yukons had the controller vs the tahoes and burbs and not an option at all on the esky platforms.

I tow a few times a year and I will pass if it doesnt have the controller, main reason being the rear end gearing on the prior gens had 3.08 gears normally vs the 3.42 with the max trailering package. Makes a big difference in how they drive and even more in how they tow.

I use a Curt Spectrum very sleek and out of the way

 

[crankin]

I have a 22 Yukon XL Denali Duramax with the max tow package. I had to fly up to Pennsylvania last August to bring that vehicle home. I live about 25 miles from the assembly plant in Arlington. I pull a 32’ travel trailer about 7500 pounds and get 11.5 to 12.5 mpg. I had a 2014 with the 6.2 and got about 7 mpg. This one has a ton more power!

How do you find the sway with the trailer? what are you using for sway control?
I have a 30' weighing 7500lbs loaded