2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 9, 2019 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon XL 2500 years
Not enough data 5th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500. That ranks 5th out of 11 Yukon XL 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 114,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes3 · ~114,000 mi
Engine2 · ~46,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~85,000 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~85,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~31,985 mi
Steering1 · ~7,000 mi
Structure1 · ~157,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~157,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes350%114,000——
Engine233%46,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)117%85,000——
Seat Belts117%85,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic117%31,985——
Steering117%7,000——
Structure117%157,000——
Suspension117%157,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 1 complaints
2010: 1201012012: 1201212013: 1201312014: 1201412015: 1201512019: 120191

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The power in the dash is gone so you can't see the speed the temp gage or the oil pressure gage.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received May 9, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11206556

I went to back out of my driveway and the brake pedal went to the floor. I looked under the vehicle and noticed a rusted brake line had burst. I was able to park it safely back in the driveway. I take care of my truck and is serviced regularly by the dealer.

Service Brakes · received Nov 28, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10807279

This vehicle just quits running by itself at highway speeds and then you cannot control the brakes, steering or engine. I reported this to odi in march of 2006 confirmation #10153178. I have had the vehicle in to gmc dealers to repair this issue many times and each time i was told there was no…

Engine · received Mar 26, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10574901

Went to drive the vehicle, and noticed the brake pedal had no pressure whatsoever. Slowly drove the vehicle home with minimal brakes. Once the vehicle was parked, brake fluid poured from mid-frame driver's side. Considered vehicle to be unsafe until brake lines can be replaced. *tr

Service Brakes · received May 20, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10512826

I just bought this vehicle from community ford in indiana. I got up underneath the vehicle and found the frame is severely rusted and cracked at the factory installed frame hitch mount points. As if the tongue weight to a trailer was over the rated limit. I have read several posts on forums dealing…

Suspension · received May 28, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10459814

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500?

Owners most often report service brakes, engine, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL 2500 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.