Most common 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
GMC Yukon XL 2500 complaints by model year
Best Yukon XL 2500 years: 2004, 2002. Years to avoid: 2001. Compare all years →
What 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 owners say
Brakes
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. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 Yukon XL 2500 rates average: 33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Yukon XL 2500 at the same age. It is one of the best Yukon XL 2500 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
The brakes — 4 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the GMC Yukon XL 2500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2001. See the full GMC Yukon XL 2500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 114,000 miles; 33% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.