2004 GMC Yukon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon years
- More complaints than other years 13th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Yukon. That ranks 13th out of 33 Yukon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (57 complaints, 36%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 159owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 GMC Yukon 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 problems | 57 | 36% | 70,000 | “instrument panel” (16%) | $1,000 |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 17% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 9% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 8% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 5% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3% | 500 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 3% | 47,724 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 3% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3% | 119,184 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 3% | 48,018 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | 39,061 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | 198 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 60 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 54,750 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1% | 87,125 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 52,491 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 22,643 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 24,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 1,247 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 GMC Yukon recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. Appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. In addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the owner's manual. Also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the owner's manual text.
Risk: A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.
Fix: Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or 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.
The contact owns a Diono Child Safety Seat, Model Type: Radian 3R, Model Number: 50620-us-01, Manufactured Date: April 22, 2023. The contact stated that while unbuckling the child from the child seat, the buckle housing plastic part snapped. The failure occurred outside of a crash. The consumer was…
275 55r20 Sidewalls are separating like dryrotted. Bad and severe problems and have been reported to Bridgestone warranty and recall department with no actio taken at this time.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2004 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle in, the dealer discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy, per the Carfax report. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 165,563. The…
My vehicle is supposed to have a sensor wire for a break master cylinder and it doesnât
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The check engine warning light and another unknown warning light were illuminated, and a message was displayed that the gas port was reducing power. On a separate occasion, the…
Other GMC Yukon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Yukon | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Yukon | 41 | 3 |
| 2025 Yukon | 57 | 2 |
| 2024 Yukon | 106 | 3 |
| 2023 Yukon | 244 | 4 |
| 2022 Yukon | 184 | 5 |
| 2021 Yukon | 337 | 13 |
| 2020 Yukon | 36 | 4 |
| 2019 Yukon | 55 | 2 |
| 2018 Yukon | 70 | 3 |
| 2017 Yukon | 196 | 3 |
| 2016 Yukon | 270 | 5 |
| 2015 Yukon | 529 | 10 |
| 2014 Yukon | 56 | 3 |
| 2013 Yukon | 117 | 4 |
| 2012 Yukon | 63 | 3 |
| 2011 Yukon | 158 | 5 |
| 2010 Yukon | 105 | 3 |
| 2009 Yukon | 94 | 5 |
| 2008 Yukon | 187 | 4 |
| 2007 Yukon | 428 | 4 |
| 2006 Yukon | 27 | 2 |
| 2005 Yukon | 85 | 3 |
| 2004 | 159 | 2 |
| 2003 Yukon | 204 | 4 |
| 2002 Yukon | 158 | 3 |
| 2001 Yukon | 197 | 6 |
| 2000 Yukon | 166 | 6 |
| 1999 Yukon | 204 | 1 |
| 1998 Yukon | 80 | 2 |
| 1997 Yukon | 133 | 0 |
| 1996 Yukon | 70 | 3 |
| 1995 Yukon | 90 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 57 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Yukon?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 GMC Yukon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.