KnownCarProblems2004 GMC Yukon XL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Yukon XL, most often about the electrical (35% of complaints, typically around 47,000 miles). It is 11th of 27 Yukon XL model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2004 GMC Yukon XL problems
Electrical
30 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, horn, ignition, wiring.
I own a 2004 GMC yukon. The speedometer wored s eratically. It either did not registrar the correct speed or did not work at all. At times, appeared to registrar the correct vehicle speed. In any case it has created an unsafe condition because of not knowing for certain whether or not the speed vehiclewas traveling…
The speedometer is starting to increase in a ticking sort of way, sometimes getting stuck and/or pegging out at 120mph then falling back into range. It started when the vehicle reached about 45,500 miles. It now has 45,600 miles on it, and it seems to be getting worse.
Brakes
14 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
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 technician said the drive…
While driving/ braking normally, brake pedal sunk down to floor. Luckily I was driving slow and no other cars were around because stopping at 30 MPH took a very long space. I found out that 1 brake line rotted through till it leaked and 3 others needed replacement. GMC does not make replacement lines they need to be…
Steering
12 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles. Parts named most often: column, hydraulic power assist.
In december of 2005, starting hearing a loud rattle coming from the left front side of my 2004 GMC yukon with 26,099 miles. A couple of weeks later I took it to my local dealer under warranty. They wrote "lubricated body mount cushions". Now in february 2007 with 46222 miles the rattle is back. Searching the internet…
Tl contact owns a 2004 GMC yukon. The power steering shaft in the pump broke while driving 30 MPH. The power steering light illuminated and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The dealer replaced the power steering pump. The failure mileage was 37,000.
Engine
11 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
While driving 75 MPH on a 102 degree day, my fuel tank was at 1/2 full. The engine stalled and I lost all acceleration, making it dangerous on highway conditions. When I slowed to 20 MPH at the side of the road, I lost all power of steering and brakes. I experienced "vapor lock" according to the gm certified…
While driving, the driver's power side seat begins to move forward. The dealer states there was no solution at this time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on twelve occasions. The driver's seat memory switch was inoperative, there was noise at idle and was unable to be duplicated, the satellite radio would lose…
Equipment
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: electrical, appliance.
I purchased a new 2004 Yukon XL denali ,at times the rear heater will not work , the fan will blow but only cold air. At other times you can turn the entire AC/heat unit off in the front and it will continue to blow from the vents, I have taken it to the service department from the dealer I bought it from, they told…
While driving, the driver's power side seat begins to move forward. The dealer states there was no solution at this time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on twelve occasions. The driver's seat memory switch was inoperative, there was noise at idle and was unable to be duplicated, the satellite radio would lose…
Air bags
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: frontal.
Dt: transmission; while sitting at a stop light when the light changes and hits the gas it falls out of gear, and then it makes a noise when it goes back into gear. Caller does not do anything but take his foot off brake and onto gas pedal. It does not do it all the time, but he does not know when its going to happen.…
The service air bag light has been coming on and off in my vehicle. Was taken to the dealership in may and june and again in november. They have been unable to detect problem. Gm has spoke with myself and the dealership. Gm has told me that there is nothing they can do, if they can't duplicate the problem at the…
Transmission
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
We purchased a 2004 GMC Yukon XL in september on 2004. The vehicle had a recall notice on the transmission and the dealership did not preform the repair. In on monday, december 27th, 2004 the transmission blew and the vehicle was sent to a dealership locally, the dealership replace the transmission on the brand new…
Dt: transmission; while sitting at a stop light when the light changes and hits the gas it falls out of gear, and then it makes a noise when it goes back into gear. Caller does not do anything but take his foot off brake and onto gas pedal. It does not do it all the time, but he does not know when its going to happen.…
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
On august 15,2005 my husband drove to portland to attend our grandsons birthday party. He stopped to pick up our son and his family to take to our daughters. Leaving their house he pulled out onto the road at approximately 5 miles per hour and the rear window exploded outward as if blown out from the inside. He…
The back glass on our 2004 GMC Yukon XL broke at the right hinge at first. We hardly ever opened the back glass, so that shouldn't have been an issue. Today the left back glass hinge broke. I have searched for a recall on this, however there isn't one. GMC is aware and acknowledges the problem but isn't willing to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 GMC Yukon XL recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 GMC Yukon XL
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon XL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (30 complaints, typically around 47,000 miles); brakes (14 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles); steering (12 complaints, typically around 26,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Yukon XL have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 3, 2006 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the GMC Yukon XL?
- It is 11th of 27 Yukon XL model years by number of complaints, with 87 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.