no report yet
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW…
2004 GMC YukonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 159 owner complaints about the 2004 GMC Yukon, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 GMC Yukon has problems
159 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
57Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
27Service brakes
14Vehicle speed control
12Engine
8Service brakes, hydraulic
5Engine and engine cooling
5Air bags
5Visibility
5Steering
4218 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 57 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 27 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 4 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| 18 other systems | 42 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2004 GMC Yukon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
70kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 44 electrical system complaints. 73% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles32under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Yukon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Yukon median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2004 GMC Yukon safety ratings
2004 GMC Yukon 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (26.3% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Yukon owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2004 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle in, the dealer discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy, per the Carfax report. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 165,563. The…
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The check engine warning light and another unknown warning light were illuminated, and a message was displayed that the gas port was reducing power. On a separate occasion, the…
It is just like the the service bulletin out for the 2006 and later gmc sierra except it’s for a 2004 gmc Yukon slt 4x4 4.8L. It is going into reduced engine power mode and it has to do with the throttle actuator control module. Throws code P2108
Own a 2004 Yukon?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.