2004 Gmc Yukon Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (13) · Steering (8) · Electrical System (8)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Yukon Xl model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
67 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (502)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Showing the 6 most recent of 502 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-04-27 · Steering · 🔥 fire“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 so i took it to my mechanic he inspected the vehicl…”
2022-04-19 · Unknown Or Other“a severely cracked dashboard in 5 different places right over the air bags.…”
2020-07-02 · Wheels · 91,880 mi“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 shaft on the 4wd vehicle w…”
2020-06-14 · Vehicle Speed Control · 138,554 mi“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.…”
2020-03-02 · Exterior Lighting · 207,566 mi“instrument panel shorting out and flashes back on with different languages.…”
2018-11-06 · Power Train · 182,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc yukon xl. while driving 60 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the …”
2016-06-22 · Service Brakes · 130,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc yukon xl. while driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the pedal would stiffen and not moved downward completely. the failure recurred continuously. the vehicle was driven to a mechanic who diagnosed that the power assist brake system failed. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 04v045000 (service …”
2015-12-24 · Structure:body · 230,000 mi“while driving down the highway the hood opened causing the driver to not be able to see. upon investigation the welds that secure the hood latch broke loose.…”
2015-10-06 · Service Brakes · 170,000 mi“my 2004 yukon has at least three major leaks in the brake lines caused by corrosion. research found that this defect was identified shortly after the vehicles were sold new but refused to issue recalls. i was in a near accident when my brakes went completely to the floor suddenly. also the stabilizer system fails without notice and the dash instrum…”
2014-12-11 · Service Brakes · 95,000 mi“excessive corrosion on brake calipers, bleeders and all bolts are rusted and unmovable. brake lines are rusted and leaking. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.