Complaints
186
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 GMC Yukon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:63,027 mi
#227 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:136,133 mi
#325 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:87,108 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 GMC Yukon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument Cluster | 31 | — | — | 63,027 mi | |
| Brakes | 27 | — | — | 136,133 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 25 | — | 1 | 87,108 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | — | — | 63,332 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | — | 245,885 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 4 | — | 103,250 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — |
Instrument Cluster
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,027
Brakes
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,133
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,108
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,332
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
245,885
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,250
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 GMC Yukon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 GMC Yukon reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 GMC Yukon has 186 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Instrument Cluster with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon?
Top reported problems: Instrument Cluster (31 complaints, avg 63,027 mi); Brakes (27 complaints, avg 136,133 mi); Electrical Faults (25 complaints, avg 87,108 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 106,672 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 GMC Yukon include 7 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 11 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 GMC Yukon 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?
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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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