The power in the dash is gone so you can't see the speed the temp gage or the oil pressure gage.
The worst 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Engine2
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Brakes4
- Engine2
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 101
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the...
What 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I went to back out of my driveway and the brake pedal went to the floor. I looked under the vehicle and noticed a rusted brake line had burst. I was able to park it safely back in the driveway. I take care of my truck and is serviced regularly by the dealer.
This vehicle just quits running by itself at highway speeds and then you cannot control the brakes, steering or engine. I reported this to odi in march of 2006 confirmation #10153178. I have had the vehicle in to gmc dealers to repair this issue many times and each time I was told there was no recall and that they could not duplicate my problem. I saw on the news recently that other gmc products have this issue and have caused deaths, but my vehicle was not listed in the recall. I want to know why not? I am lucky I did not go over a cliff on wolf creek pass the first time this happened and kill myself. The problem that I am having with this vehicle is exactly the same issue that is on the news now with the other gmc models. This vehicle should have been included in the recall and was not. Someone needs to correct this. I also wrote gmc on oct 11, 2005 and also called them multiple times but to no avail. I finally gave up because no one would listen to me. Well I hope someone listens now before more people are killed because gmc did not include the 2004 yukon in this recall.
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. Considered vehicle to be unsafe until brake lines can be replaced.
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. As if the tongue weight to a trailer was over the rated limit. I have read several posts on forums dealing with this issue and it seems to be a common issue in 2500hd trucks of this year and 2005.I have also noticed my rear crossmember is severely corroded along with other parts of the frame.
Noticed that additional force on the brake pedal was required in order to stop the vehicle. Brought into dealer and they stated that the backside of the rotor is rusted away and that there is only 1/4 of an inch of contact on the rear side of all 4 rotors. Vehicle has 30,000 miles and is out of warranty, dealer said corrosion is normal in the northeast and now wants $1,000 for a new brake job.
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Questions about the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500
Is the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500, close to a typical Yukon XL 2500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 have?
No recalls on record.
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