2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500

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2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:12:15.816Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon XL 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 1 complaints 2011
2004: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
20004
200118
20027
20039
20046
20054
20062
20078
20081
20101
20111

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes.

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WENT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD NO PRESSURE WHATSOEVER. SLOWLY DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME WITH MINIMAL BRAKES. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, BRAKE FLUID POURED FROM MID-FRAME DRIVER'S SIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130520

ENGINE

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine.

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THE POWER IN THE DASH IS GONE SO YOU CAN'T SEE THE SPEED THE TEMP GAGE OR THE OIL PRESSURE GAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190509

SUSPENSION

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension.

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I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM COMMUNITY FORD IN INDIANA. I GOT UP UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED AND CRACKED AT THE FACTORY INSTALLED FRAME HITCH MOUNT POINTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120528

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

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I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM COMMUNITY FORD IN INDIANA. I GOT UP UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED AND CRACKED AT THE FACTORY INSTALLED FRAME HITCH MOUNT POINTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120528

STEERING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

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 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 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 2500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 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.