2004 GMC YUKON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
186
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 GMC YUKON
The 2004 GMC YUKON has received a total of 186 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (31 complaints), Service Brakes (27 complaints), and Electrical System (25 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 GMC YUKON
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2004 GMC YUKON, potentially affecting up to 1,647,002 vehicles.
Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 130,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 05V163000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
| 1,359,824 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE...
Consequence: 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 AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →Recall 04V045000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 68,875 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED WHILE BRAKING OR PARKING. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, A FRACTURED SEAL MAY REQUIRE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE SAME VEHICLE DECELERATION RATE AS PRIOR TO THE SEAT FRACTURE.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 GMC YUKON
186 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC YUKON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
275 55r20 Sidewalls are separating like dryrotted. Bad and severe problems and have been reported to Bridgestone warranty and recall department with no actio taken at this time.
275 55r20 Sidewalls are separating like dryrotted. Bad and severe problems and have been reported to Bridgestone warranty and recall department with no actio taken at this time.
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 actual mileage could not be determined because the Carfax report displayed that the mileage had drastically fluctuated over the years. No other agency was contacted.
My vehicle is supposed to have a sensor wire for a break master cylinder and it doesn’t
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 vehicle started to lose motive power and then the vehicle started to shake. The vehicle was losing power and shaking until the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was restarted and drove normally for six months without failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with throttle body failure; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted three more times with different diagnoses. The vehicle was taken to other independent mechanics however, the cause for the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
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Safety Rating for the 2004 GMC YUKON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 GMC YUKON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 GMC YUKON
General Motors, LLC has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 GMC YUKON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT4954D — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Suspension System message on the Driver Information Center and the rear suspension ride height is incorrect. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0696 or C0711 set in Electronic Suspension Control. Technician will need to inspect...
PIP-4851 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GM: THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE LIGHT ON DUE TO FIVE POSSIBLE INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES. THERE MAY ALSO BE AN EXTENDED CRANK AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK. *RM UPDATED 5/31/11. *PE UPDATED ON 06/16/2011. *KB UPDATED A SECOND TIME ON 06/16/2011. *KB
3637A — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT BRACKET SERVICE KIT. *TT UPDATED 3/26/10. *PE
07187 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CADILLAC CHEVROLET GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER GAUGE NEEDLE FUNCTION MAY CAUSE INACCURATE READINGS ON SOME 2003-2004 CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, AND GMC VEHICLES. *NJ UPDATED 2/5/08. *NJ UPDATED 9/5/08. *PE UPDATED 11/4/08. *PE
030309002 — SUSPENSION
REAR LEAF SPRING SLAP OR CLUNK NOISE (REPLACE SPRING INSERTS) *TT UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ
050138012 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
EI05082 - LOSS OF BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS EXCEPT FOR HIGH SPEED OR INOPERATIVE. *TT UPDATED. *KB UPDATED *KB
050850012 — SEATS
UNWANTED/LOOSE SEAT MOVEMENT. *TT
030864037A — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FRONT POWER WINDOW NOISY OR INOPERATIVE. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 030864037A. SEE TSB ID # 10005594 FOR ORIGINAL. *EH
040852005 — EQUIPMENT
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. *TT
040849007 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PERSONAL TRIP BUSINESS TRIP FEATURE MUST BE ON FOR TRIP ODOMETER TO ACCUMULATE. *EH
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 GMC YUKON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC YUKON
- 1999 GMC YUKON — 262 complaints
- 2000 GMC YUKON — 199 complaints
- 2001 GMC YUKON — 258 complaints
- 2002 GMC YUKON — 187 complaints
- 2003 GMC YUKON — 251 complaints
- 2004 GMC YUKON (current)
- 2005 GMC YUKON — 101 complaints
- 2006 GMC YUKON — 49 complaints
- 2007 GMC YUKON — 578 complaints
- 2008 GMC YUKON — 248 complaints
- 2009 GMC YUKON — 116 complaints
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