2004 GMC Yukon Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2004 GMC Yukon has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (57 reports).

2Recalls
159Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2004 GMC Yukon recalls

Seat Belts:Rear/Other

Recall 05V163Apr 22, 20051,359,824 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 04V045Feb 4, 200468,875 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 GMC Yukon problems

Problem areas named in the 159 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System57
Service Brakes27
Vehicle Speed Control14
Engine12
Service Brakes, Hydraulic9
Steering6
Air Bags5
Tires5
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Visibility5

What owners report

2026-09-23, Child Seat
The contact owns a Diono Child Safety Seat, Model Type: Radian 3R, Model Number: 50620-us-01, Manufactured Date: April 22, 2023. The contact stated that while unbuckling the child from the child seat, the buckle housing plastic part snapped. The failure occurred outside of a crash. The consumer was concerned about the structural integrity and that the fractured plastic piece compromised the restraint system, and the car seat would not perform as needed in a crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to purchase a replacement buckle.
2025-12-23, Tires
275 55r20 Sidewalls are separating like dryrotted. Bad and severe problems and have been reported to Bridgestone warranty and recall department with no actio taken at this time.
2025-12-22, Electrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2004 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle in, the dealer discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy, per the Carfax report. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 165,563. The actual mileage could not be determined because the Carfax report displayed that the mileage had drastically fluctuated over the years. No other agency was contacted.
2025-07-20, Service Brakes
My vehicle is supposed to have a sensor wire for a break master cylinder and it doesn’t
2025-03-05, Engine
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 motive power and then the vehicle started to shake. The vehicle was losing power and shaking until the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was restarted and drove normally for six months without failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with throttle body failure; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persi

2004 GMC Yukon questions

Does the 2004 GMC Yukon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 GMC Yukon: Seat Belts:Rear/Other; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon?

Based on 159 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (57), Service Brakes (27), Vehicle Speed Control (14).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 GMC Yukon 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.

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