2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500. That ranks 3rd out of 13 Yukon XL 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (18 complaints, 50%), typically at around 63,775 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 36owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | 50% | 63,775 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 14% | 126,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 8% | 58,023 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% | 126,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 6% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% | 74,100 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 51,611 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | 51,611 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 79,200 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 3% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 76,780 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 3% | 123,169 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Our yukon on numerous occasions will just display reduced engine power and speed will decrease rapidly. I have pulled off the road and turned vehicle off removed key waited a few minutes then started the truck and it may run fine or may just continue to have reduced engine power. Between the tow…
I have 4 michelin tires purchased from costco late 2013, type: lt265/75r16, dot m34n 00cx. Less than 30k miles on all 4. All 4 tires are heavily cracked all around the sidewalls. I called michelin and they stated there is no recall but i've never had or seen any tires do this before and i'm…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc yukon xl 1500. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion near the front windshield area and the rear window. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not recommend a solution…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc yukon xl 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to shake. The engine stalled and lost power. The stability system disabled and reduced engine power warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the…
When driving whether highway or city streets, the car will without notice slow down to about 15mph. A code of "reduced engine power" is displayed on the dash. The car will not go any faster than 15mph, even with you foot on the gas petal. I have had the car in the shop more times than i can count…
Other GMC Yukon XL 1500 years
← 2003 Yukon XL 1500 · 2005 Yukon XL 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 Yukon XL 1500 | 12 | 2 |
| 2010 Yukon XL 1500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 Yukon XL 1500 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon XL 1500 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon XL 1500 | 60 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon XL 1500 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 36 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon XL 1500 | 63 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon XL 1500 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon XL 1500 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 Yukon XL 1500 | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.