2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls and problems
No recalls and 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
OUR YUKON ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WILL JUST DISPLAY REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND SPEED WILL DECREASE RAPIDLY. I HAVE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF REMOVED KEY WAITED A FEW MINUTES THEN STARTED THE TRUCK AND IT MAY RUN FINE OR MAY JUST CONTINUE TO HAVE REDUCED ENGINE POWER. BETWEEN THE TOW BILLS AND SHOP FEES I…
I HAVE 4 MICHELIN TIRES PURCHASED FROM COSTCO LATE 2013, TYPE: LT265/75R16, DOT M34N 00CX. LESS THAN 30K MILES ON ALL 4. ALL 4 TIRES ARE HEAVILY CRACKED ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALLS. I CALLED MICHELIN AND THEY STATED THERE IS NO RECALL BUT I'VE NEVER HAD OR SEEN ANY TIRES DO THIS BEFORE AND I'M CONCERNED THEY COULD…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON XL 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION NEAR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AREA AND THE REAR WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT RECOMMEND A SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON XL 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE ENGINE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THE STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED, AND THEN…
WHEN DRIVING WHETHER HIGHWAY OR CITY STREETS, THE CAR WILL WITHOUT NOTICE SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 15MPH. A CODE OF "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" IS DISPLAYED ON THE DASH. THE CAR WILL NOT GO ANY FASTER THAN 15MPH, EVEN WITH YOU FOOT ON THE GAS PETAL. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT. THEY KEEP REPLACING…
Yukon XL 1500 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2003 Yukon XL 1500 has the most complaints (63). All GMC Yukon XL 1500 years →
Questions
- Does the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
- Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (18 complaints), followed by engine (5).
- How many 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 36 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 12, 2019.