2004 GMC Yukon engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 16 complaints for the 2004 GMC Yukon, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 123,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 123,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When my 2004 GMC yukon warms up, a loud repetitive clanging noise eminates from the exhaust system. This can be heard while driving and continues for a period after the vehicle is turned off. The yukon was purchased new on 5/31/04 and began making the noise within 500 miles. GMC says engineering has been working on the problem since 11/03 and it involves metal in the exhaust system being deformed by the heat.
Tl* 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 diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 123,600. The VIN was unavailable.
Other problems reported for the 2004 GMC Yukon
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Brakes 39 complaints