Complaints
118
Crashes
10
Fires
3
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 GMC Yukon Xl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:67,875 mi
#213 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:71,384 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#310 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:33,373 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 GMC Yukon Xl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument Cluster | 14 | — | — | 67,875 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | 1 | 1 | 71,384 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 3 | 1 | 33,373 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | — | 1 | 119,483 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 73,988 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — |
Instrument Cluster
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,875
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,384
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,373
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
119,483
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,988
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 GMC Yukon Xl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 GMC Yukon Xl reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 GMC Yukon Xl has 118 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Instrument Cluster with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon Xl?
Top reported problems: Instrument Cluster (14 complaints, avg 67,875 mi); Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 71,384 mi); Steering Defects (10 complaints, avg 33,373 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 GMC Yukon Xl?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,756 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 GMC Yukon Xl?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 GMC Yukon Xl include 10 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 GMC Yukon Xl have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 GMC Yukon Xl as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 GMC Yukon Xl?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon Xl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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