MYRModel Year Report

2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500

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2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:12:12.610Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon XL 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2004: 36 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2012
2004: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
200015
200129
200223
200363
200436
200524
20065
200760
200818
200911
20108
201112
20125

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%

28% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

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SPEEDOMETER READS INCORRECTLY AND/OR ERRATICALLY. SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO INABILITY TO INTERPRET CORRECT SPEED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20070110

SPEEDOMETER ON 2004 YUKON XL SHOWS ERRATIC SPEEDS

NHTSA ODI report, 20061229

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

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OUR YUKON ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WILL JUST DISPLAY REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND SPEED WILL DECREASE RAPIDLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190312

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

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OUR YUKON ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WILL JUST DISPLAY REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND SPEED WILL DECREASE RAPIDLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190312

2004 GMC YUKON XL: WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS THIS VEHICLE WILL HAVE A WARNING LIGHT COME ON THAT SAYS "REDUCED ENGINE SPEED" THEN IT SHUTS DOWN TO 30 MPH INSTANTLY. THERE IS NO TIME FOR REACTION. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120520

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

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2004 GMC YUKON XL: WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS THIS VEHICLE WILL HAVE A WARNING LIGHT COME ON THAT SAYS "REDUCED ENGINE SPEED" THEN IT SHUTS DOWN TO 30 MPH INSTANTLY. THERE IS NO TIME FOR REACTION. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120520

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

The most-reported component is electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.