2004 Gmc YUKON XL 1500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
75,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 27 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 36 complaints (27.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 25.0% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 11.1% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 8.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 10; Electrical System: 8; Engine: 5; Service Brakes: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Structure:Body: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 2
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2006: 2; 2007: 5; 2008: 6; 2009: 5; 2010: 5; 2012: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 4; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10167483 · 2006-09-06 (September 6, 2006)
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. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10167483 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10177374 · 2006-12-29 (December 29, 2006)
SPEEDOMETER ON 2004 YUKON XL SHOWS ERRATIC SPEEDS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10177374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10178289 · 2007-01-10 (January 10, 2007)
SPEEDOMETER READS INCORRECTLY AND/OR ERRATICALLY. SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO INABILITY TO INTERPRET CORRECT SPEED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10178289 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10185120 · 2007-03-14 (March 14, 2007)
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. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 63,775 miles reported. Look up ODI 10185120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10203397 · 2007-09-19 (September 19, 2007)
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). THIS SHOULD BE A RECALLED ITEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT AND SUES GM OR IS THAT WHAT IT TAKES FOR A BILLION DOLLAR COMPANY TO GET THE POINT. I HAD…
Owner-reported narrative. 53,885 miles reported. Look up ODI 10203397 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10204472 · 2007-09-30 (September 30, 2007)
SPEEDOMETER STICKS ON MY 2004 GMC YUKON XL, IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN ON A DAILY BASIS. I HAVE "RESET" THE SPEEDOMETER NUMEROUS TIMES BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY ALMOST TO THE START POSITION BUT AFTER @ 10 MILES, IT WILL BE STUCK AGAIN. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10204472 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10206645 · 2007-10-23 (October 23, 2007)
NO INCIDENT RESULTING IN CRASHES OR INJURIES. HOWEVER, FAILURE TO INFORMATION CLUSTER INCLUDING THE SPEEDOMETER HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE VITAL INFORMATION IN ORDER TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE SAFELY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 38,855 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206645 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10216944 · 2008-02-04 (February 4, 2008)
THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED ON MY 2004 YUKON XL. THE NEEDLE DROPPED TO ZERO WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MILES PER HOUR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 53,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10216944 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.