KnownCarProblems2004 GMC Yukon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Yukon, most often about the electrical (36% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 12th of 28 Yukon model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2004 GMC Yukon problems
Electrical
57 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, instrument panel.
Instrument cluster giving false readings, speedometer stuck at 10 MPH even when traveling anything over ten MPH. Gas needle is no longer reading accurately under 1/4 tank , which has caused some embarrassing moments running out of gas when I thought I had fuel. I have a friend who has an avalanche and her instrument…
Tl contact owns a 2004 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the rpms, fuel gauge, speedometer, and oil gauge became inoperable. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay over $800 to correct the failures. She received a letter that stated there was a defect in the vehicle. Both the dealer and manufacturer…
Brakes
38 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock, power assist.
No problem yet, but is sure to happen. Brake lines rusted. Had same problem on my 2005 GMC Yukon denali xl where the metal lines rusted and blew out. Almost caused accident.
Lost all brakes when coming to a stop sign, rolled out into intersection, on inspection brake fluid was leaking out from under drivers side floor area. All brake fluid leaked out from reservoir.
Engine
17 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 123,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system.
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 vehicle started to lose…
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle restarted and resumed with the failure recurring numerous times. In addition, the vehicle would jerk prior to the engine stalling. The failure was not…
Speed control
14 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles.
About 4 weeks ago (3000 miles) my speedometer began to periodically malfunction. It would begin to show acceleration in excess of 120 MPH even though I would be traveling at speeds less than 45 MPH. Once the vehicle was turned off it would seem to work normally. This problem quickly developed into a full-time problem.…
Days after purchasing the vehicle, the check engine light came on, the vehicle powered down taking the speed from 35mph or above to 5-10 miles MPH with out warning. This continuously happened as years passed and gm certified repair shop never found what's wrong. Until about two years ago, I googled issue and found its…
Visibility and wipers
8 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, glass, side/rear.
- the contact stated that while driving the 2004 at 45 MPH condensation began to build up on the window, the contact turned the defroster on, but it did not operate. The contact drove the vehicle home, then drove the vehicle to the mechanic , who diagnosed the failure as the heater control not directing the heat up to…
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the liftgate window fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Air bags
5 complaints · 3%The contact owns a 2004 GMC Yukon. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when the vehicle was involved in a head on crash in which the air bags did not deploy. The police appeared on the scene and a report was available. The driver as well as the front passenger was injured and transported via ambulance to the…
Airbag system failure noted by warning light. Inspected by GMC dealer who could not determine the cause. Recommended complete control system replacement >$1000.00.
Fuel system
5 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
Dt: while driving and without warning the vehicle started slowing down and stalled. And driver has no power and driver has to pull off the road. Caller had fuel pump replaced as a safety precaution, and still having the problem. Caller has had three vehicles in the passed 4 or 5 years to have the same problems.…
9-28-04: my 2004 GMC Yukon had 22643 miles on it. I went to get in the car that morning to start it up and it would not start. The vehicle was still under warranty and had to be towed to the dealership. Mechanic stated that my fuel pump had went out. I was told that the fuel pumps on these vehicles were faulty. They…
Steering
5 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system, gear box (other than rack and pinion), column, hydraulic power assist.
Dt: the vehicle has power steering but steering to the left became very difficult. There is no problem with right side steering. The dealership was contacted ,and because the vehicle was out of warranty, they would not make any corrections unless the consumer would pay for it. The consumer owns an auto repair business…
2004 Yukon customer states that in dec began experiencing a rattle that became louder over a period of a couple weeks* the dealer stated that the rattling was due to the car being in need of lubricated body mount cushions. The consumer states, now it is jan 2007 and problem is recurring. The consumer states the…
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 recalls
Seat belts: rear/other
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (57 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); brakes (38 complaints, typically around 94,000 miles); engine (17 complaints, typically around 123,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Yukon have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 22, 2005 (seat belts). 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?
- It is 12th of 28 Yukon model years by number of complaints, with 159 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.