CarRecallWatchThe 2004 GMC Yukon XL has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (31 reports).
2004 GMC Yukon XL recalls
Most common 2004 GMC Yukon XL problems
Problem areas named in the 87 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Equipment | 5 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
What owners report
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 vehicle could not find an issue he also ran a code scan. No codes pertaining to this issue only knocker sensor and O2 sensor. I replaced those anyway. Then a few days later I was driving to work at it happened again going about 55 mph it felt like the transmission had downshift to a very low gear there was smoke and really bad burning smell. I pulled ove
A severely cracked dashboard in 5 different places right over the air bags.
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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 WAS THE ONLY THING RETAINING THE WHEEL. THE PRIOR BEARING WAS REPLACED AT 85,878 MILES. THE BEARING WAS INSTALLED AT AFTERMARKET SERVICE CENTER. THE HUB FACE HAS THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS ETCHED ON IT. 730-0093, 12FR18107. WHEN I LOOK THIS UP IT APPEARS TO BE A BEARING MADE BY GNB. *TR
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.
2004 GMC Yukon XL questions
Does the 2004 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL: Engine And Engine Cooling; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon XL?
Based on 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (31), Steering (12), Engine And Engine Cooling (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 GMC Yukon XL has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.