2004 GMC Yukon XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2004 GMC Yukon XL, and owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23,…
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Service brakes, hydraulic
Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
Remedy: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.
87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,926 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving on the freeway at 75 mph I felt significant reduction in speed and the rpms went pretty high. It felt as if I had my foot on the accelerator and the brake at the same time. There was als”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 27, 2022 · Service brakes
“A severely cracked dashboard in 5 different places right over the air bags.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 19, 2022 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 GMC Yukon (Yukon 1500 2WD, Yukon 1500 4WD, Yukon 1500 AWD, Yukon XL 1500 2WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–15 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 12–14 / 16–18 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.8/5.3/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare GMC Yukon XL model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon XL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 GMC Yukon XL | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 GMC Yukon XL | 6 | 69 |
| 2001 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 120 |
| 2002 GMC Yukon XL | 1 | 95 |
| 2003 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 102 |
| 2004 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 87 |
| 2005 GMC Yukon XL | 5 | 42 |
| 2006 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 17 |
| 2007 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 97 |
| 2008 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 69 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon XL | 5 | 23 |
| 2010 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 28 |
| 2011 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 47 |
| 2012 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 13 |
| 2013 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 22 |
| 2014 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 11 |
| 2015 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 307 |
| 2016 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 201 |
| 2017 GMC Yukon XL | 1 | 147 |
| 2018 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 53 |
| 2019 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 68 |
| 2020 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 47 |
| 2021 GMC Yukon XL | 12 | 227 |
| 2022 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 169 |
| 2023 GMC Yukon XL | 4 | 219 |
| 2024 GMC Yukon XL | 2 | 70 |
| 2025 GMC Yukon XL | 1 | 28 |
| 2026 GMC Yukon XL | 3 | 36 |
Checking a specific 2004 GMC Yukon XL
How do I know if my 2004 GMC Yukon XL has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2004 GMC Yukon XL; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V045000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Sierra 25001,821 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.