2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500
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.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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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, 2013-05-20
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, 2019-05-09
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and seat belts
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, 2012-05-28
Also filed under Structure
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Steering
1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…
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).
Buy-smart checklist
2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 67% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.