2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 39% of complaints. After that come engine (15%) and brakes (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 39% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Among the 35 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 76,000 miles. For electrical system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 64,000 miles (13 complaints with mileage).
None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2004 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 7 model years of the GMC Yukon XL 1500 with enough data (23 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Dt*: the contact stated the shield assembly was broken. The pull down bar that connected to the car seat fractured. Also, a spring disconnected resulting in visible and tangible sharp edges. The car seat manufacturer was alerted and offered a replacement car seat. Cosco, model# 02-537-ebk, dom- 09/07/2001.
Speedometer on 2004 GMC yukon xl froze at 60 MPH. At next use speeds registered up to 120 MPH. Currently still stuck at 60 MPH when parked with engine off.
I started having problems with the speedometer becoming erratic on my 2004 GMC yukon xl about 2 weeks ago. Nothing seems to fix it and it is really a safety issue. As a member of the us military and a firefighter I feel I put my life on the line enough. I have found several web-sites with literally thousands of people with the same problems on many different GM vehicles (mostly trucks and suv's).
Shaft internal to power steering pump broke causing sudden and complete loss of power steering and power brakes. Other similar failures were found doing an internet search.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 GMC yukon xl 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle began to shake. The engine stalled and lost power. The stability system disabled and reduced engine power warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the engine, waited, and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who was unable to duplicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.