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2004 GMC Yukon XL steering problems

12 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 26,099. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
14%
typical mileage
26,099
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Hydraulic power assist: pump
    1
  • Column
    1

At what mileage

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GMC Yukon XL steering problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 GMC Yukon XL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 27, 2022 · Brakes, Steering · AZ · fire

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 also a burnt smell. After a few minutes it went back to normal. This continued to happen sporadically so I took it to my mechanic he inspected the vehicle could not find an issue he also ran a code scan. No codes pertaining to this issue only knocker sensor and O2 sensor. I replaced those anyway. Then a few days later I was driving to work at it happened again going about 55 mph it felt like the transmission had downshift to a very low gear there was smoke and really bad burning smell. I pulled over immediately and called my mechanic. He towed the vehicle to his shop still could not find a problem. After several months of sitting I had to drive the vehicle home. After approximately 5 miles there was smoke and small flames coming from behind the front drivers side wheel. My mechanic checked the brake, it had engaged without me pressing the pedal and stuck. Now we are having issues getting brake fluid to the rear brakes. Possibly the proportioning valve.

Filed Jul 26, 2011 · Steering · 100,100 miles · NJ

Vehicle steering locked while making a turn.

Filed May 21, 2010 · Electrical, Steering · 10 miles · LA · crash

Since first purchase, the ever present concern, inherent within our general motors gmc yukon xl, have grown; to whereby, they are safety, security, and well-being concerns; as yet, neither addressed nor corrected by the general motors company gmc division. With just one of the many concerns, the squeaking, clunking locking steering, when turning: service bulletin number: 01863, the federal safety agency item number: 10006616. Since first purchase, we have been ignored, LED on, and misled, which created time expiration. Since the beginning, with the ever present concerns, we questioned the build quality of our general motors gmc yukon xl; without any response, at all! Safety, security, and well-being concerns should neither have a time limit nor constraints.

Filed Apr 24, 2010 · Body, Brakes · LA · crash

Since first purchase, the ever present concerns, inherent with our general motors gmc yukon xl, have grown; to whereby, they are safety, security, and well-being concerns: a) the squeaking, clunking, locking steering, when turning: service bulletin number: 01863. The federal safety agency item number: 10006616. B) the brake pedal, when fully stopped, at times, presses completely to the floor. C) the air conditioner that ever emits a moldy smell. D) the driver side air conditioner, at times, blows hot, when the passenger side blows cold. E) the ever present interior moldy smell. F) the driver side trim panel has dropped down; to whereby, any outside, rearview mirror adjustments are almost an impossibility, and the door locks are difficult to securely operate. G) the inoperative, keyless entry remote. G) the dash lights, at times, are inoperative. H) since first purchase, three (3) new batteries have been purchased, two (2), within the last few months. Since first purchase, we have been ignored, LED on, and misled which created time expiration. Since the beginning, with the ever present concerns, we questioned the build quality of our general motors gmc yukon xl, without any response, at all. Safety, security, and well-being concerns should neither have a time limit nor constraints.

Filed Apr 14, 2010 · Steering · LA · crash

Here is only one of the numerous, safety, security, and well-being concerns, inherent with our general motors gmc yukon xl; though reported, that have neither been addressed and corrected, by the general motors gmc division: the squeaking, clunking, locking steering, when turning: service bulletin number: 01863, the federal safety agency item number: 10006616. Since first purchase, we have been ignored, LED on, and misled, which created time expiration. Since the beginning, with the ever present concerns, we questioned the build quality of our general motors gmc yukon xl, without any response. Safety, security, and well-being concerns should neither have a time limit nor constraints.

Filed Apr 7, 2010 · Body, Brakes · LA

Since first purchase, the ever present concerns, inherent with our general motors gmc yukon xl, have grown; to whereby, they are safety, security, and well-being concerns; as yet to be addressed and corrected by the general motors gmc division. A)the squeaking, clunking, locking steering, when turning: service bulletin number: 01863. The federal safety agency item numer: 10006616. B) the brake pedal, when fully stopped, at times, presses completely to the floor. C)the air conditioner that ever emits a moldy smell. D) the ever present, interior moldy smell. E) the driver side trim panel has dropped down; to whereby, any outside rearview adjustments are almost an impossibility, and the door locks are difficult to securely operate. F)the inoperative, keyless entry remote.

Filed Apr 1, 2010 · Steering · LA

Since first purchase, the ever present concerns, inherent with our general motors gmc yukon xl have grown; to whereby, they are safety, security, and well-being concerns; as yet to be addressed and corrected by the general motors gmc division; though reported. A) the squeaking, clunking, locking steering, when turning: service bulletin number: 01863; the federal safety agency item number: 10006616.. B) the brake pedal, when fully stopped; at times, presses completely to the floor.. C) the air conditioner that ever emits a moldy smell.. D) the driver side air conditioner, at times, blows hot, when the passenger side blows cold.. E) the ever present, interior moldy smell.. F) the inoperative, keyless entry remote.. G) the driver side trim panel has dropped down; to whereby, any outside rearview adjustments are almost an impossibility, and the door locks are difficult to securely operate.. H) at night, the dash lights, at times, are rarely visible.. I) since first purchase, three (3) new batteries have been purchased, two (2) in the last few months. Since first purchase, we have been ignored, LED on, and misled, which created time expiration. Since the beginning, with the ever present concerns, we questioned the build quality of our general motors gmc yukon xl; without any response, at all!

Filed Mar 23, 2010 · Electrical, Locks · 10 miles · LA

Since first purchase, the ever present concerns , inherent in our general motors gmc yukon xl, have grown; to whereby, they are safety, security, and well-being concerns; as yet to be addressed and corrected bybgeneral motors. For just one of the many, true concerns: the squeaking, clunking, locking steering, when turning: a) servuce bulletin number: 01863. B) the federal safety agency item numer: 10006616. C) summary description: lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type manuevers. *mr as shared, this is only one of the numerous, ever present, safety, security, and well-being concerns; as yet to be addressed and corrected, by the general motors company . Since first purchase, we have been ignored, LED on, and misled, which created time expiration. Since the beginning, with the ever present concerns, we questioned the build quality of our general motors gmc yukon xl; without any response! Safety, security, and well-being concerns should neither have a time limit nor constraints.

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Steering · LA

One, of the many, ever present, safety, security, and well-being concerns, inherent with our general motors gmc yukon xl: the squeaking, clunking, locking steering, when turning: a) service bulletin number/01863. B) the federal safety agency item number/10006616.

Filed Mar 8, 2010 · Steering · LA

Since first purchase, the ever present concerns, inherent with our general motors gmc yukon xl, have grown; to whereby, they are safety, security, and well-being concerns: a) the squeaking, clunking, locking steering, when turning. B) the brakes, when stopped, at times, presses completely to the floor. C) the air conditioner that ever emits a moldy smell. D) the driver side air conditioner; at times, blows hot, while the passenger side blows cold. E) the ever present, interior moldy smell. F) the inoperative, keyless entry remote. G) the driver side trim panel has dropped down; to whereby, any outside, rearview adjustments are almost an impossibility, and the door locks are difficult to securely operate. H) at night, the dash lights rarely come on. I) since first purchase, three new batteries have been purchased, two in the last few months. I have reported all the federal safety agency numbers, inclusive with the service bulletin numbers to general motors; without any response, at all. From the onset, we have been ignored, LED on, and misled, which created time expiration. Since the beginning, with the ever present concerns, we questioned the build quality of our general motors gmc yukon xl, without a response. Safety, security, and well-being concerns should neither have a time limit nor constraints.

Questions about the 2004 GMC Yukon XL steering

Does the 2004 GMC Yukon XL have steering problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the steering of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 GMC Yukon XL steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 26,099 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Yukon XL steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Yukon XL have bad steering?

The GMC Yukon XL model years with the most steering complaints are 2004 (12 complaints), 2015 (11 complaints) and 2002 (10 complaints).

Other 2004 GMC Yukon XL problems

Electrical 30Brakes 14Engine 11Airbags 5Acceleration 4Body 4Fuel system 4Transmission 4Visibility 4Driver assistance 3Locks 3Lights 2Seats 2Suspension 2Tires 2Seat belts 1Wheels 1

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