2004 GMC Yukon XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL years
- More complaints than other years 11th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Yukon XL. That ranks 11th out of 28 Yukon XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (30 complaints, 34%), typically at around 47,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 87owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 GMC Yukon XL 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 | 30 | 34% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 14% | 26,099 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 10% | 21,852 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 9% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 7% | 52,982 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 6% | 9,913 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 6% | 14,595 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 5% | 38,151 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% | 10,900 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 5% | 230,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 5% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3% | 123,804 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3% | 30,005 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 182,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 173,060 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 14,595 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 45,750 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | 10 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 91,880 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 GMC Yukon XL recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
Risk: If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
Risk: If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
Risk: Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.
Fix: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.
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.
While driving on the freeway at 75 mph I felt significant reduction in speed and the rpms went pretty high. It felt as if I had my foot on the accelerator and the brake at the same time. There was also a burnt smell. After a few minutes it went back to normal. This continued to happen sporadically…
A severely cracked dashboard in 5 different places right over the air bags.
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2004 yukon xl with 91,880 miles. Replacement left front wheel bearing/hub failed catastrophically at 6,046 miles of service. The bearing separated completely leading to a towing event. Vehicle was on an interstate highway and traveling at 70 mph, in a straight line when this occurred. Service…
Cluster dashboard fails to light up when the key turns on the vehicle. None is the dashboard indicators move or light up, not able to see speed, miles, gas gage, etc. It takes 40 minute into a drive before it turns on randomly.
Other GMC Yukon XL years
← 2003 Yukon XL · 2005 Yukon XL →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 37 | 3 |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 72 | 2 |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 222 | 4 |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 172 | 4 |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 229 | 12 |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 47 | 2 |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 68 | 2 |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 55 | 2 |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 147 | 1 |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 201 | 3 |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 308 | 2 |
| 2014 Yukon XL | 11 | 3 |
| 2013 Yukon XL | 22 | 4 |
| 2012 Yukon XL | 13 | 4 |
| 2011 Yukon XL | 47 | 3 |
| 2010 Yukon XL | 28 | 3 |
| 2009 Yukon XL | 23 | 5 |
| 2008 Yukon XL | 69 | 4 |
| 2007 Yukon XL | 97 | 4 |
| 2006 Yukon XL | 17 | 2 |
| 2005 Yukon XL | 42 | 5 |
| 2004 | 87 | 3 |
| 2003 Yukon XL | 102 | 3 |
| 2002 Yukon XL | 95 | 1 |
| 2001 Yukon XL | 120 | 4 |
| 2000 Yukon XL | 69 | 6 |
| 1999 Yukon XL | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon XL?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Yukon XL?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 GMC Yukon XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.