2004 Gmc Yukon xl problems
The Chevrolet Suburban is a series of SUVs built by Chevrolet since the 1935 model year. The longest-used automobile nameplate in the world, the Chevrolet Suburban is currently in its twelfth generation, introduced for 2021. Beginning life as one of the first metal-bodied station wagons, the Suburban is the progenitor of the modern full-size SUV, combining a wagon-style body with the chassis and powertrain of a pickup truck. Alongside its Advance Design, Task Force, and C/K predecessors, the Chevrolet Silverado currently shares chassis and mechanical commonality with the Suburban and other trucks.
Traditionally one of the most profitable vehicles sold by General Motors, the Suburban has been marketed through both Chevrolet and GMC for nearly its entire production. Along sharing the Suburban name with Chevrolet, GMC has used several nameplates for the model line; since 2000, the division has marketed it as the GMC Yukon XL. Since 2003, Cadillac has marketed the Suburban as the Cadillac Escalade ESV. During the 1990s, GM Australia marketed right-hand drive Suburbans under the Holden brand.
.The Suburban is sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Chile, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Peru, Philippines, and the Middle East (except Israel), while the Yukon XL is sold only in North America (exclusive to the United States, Canada, and Mexico) and the Middle East territories (except Israel).
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Common 2004 Gmc Yukon xl problems
The 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2004, like any vehicle, has its common problems based on complaints from owners. One of the issues is related to the electrical system, as reported by an owner who experienced an electrical problem where the doors automatically lock and unlock, the interior lights come on, and the tire monitor comes on occasionally.
Another issue is related to the engine, with some owners reporting stalling problems. In one case, a 2004 GMC Yukon with 300,000 miles stalled unexpectedly while going up a driveway, with the engine completely shut down and the steering immobile. After a few seconds, the car slid back onto the road as if it was in neutral gear. The owner had done some research and found that other older model Yukon owners have encountered a similar problem, but since it is random, it is hard to have it diagnosed by the dealership.
The tailgate light not working properly is another common issue, especially in the 2015 model. This is a relatively minor cosmetic issue, but it can be frustrating as it cannot be corrected with a new light bulb. The whole fixture has to be replaced if one wants to solve this problem, which can be relatively expensive for just fixing a cosmetic light.
Excessive oil consumption is also a common problem, especially for the GMC Yukon years to avoid. This issue isn't extreme, but it does mean that owning and maintaining a GMC Yukon can be a little more expensive than other vehicles. Sealing the engine won't help fix this problem, and excessive oil consumption can get worse over time. The best solution for this problem is to carry the appropriate weight oil with you and check your oil levels when you need to. However, since there aren't any good solutions to this problem, you're pretty much stuck paying for extra oil if you happen to get a Yukon that consumes it.
The AC not working properly is another issue that's most common with the 2015 Yukon compared to other models. The repair is relatively expensive but not unreasonable, at about $1k on average. The 2015 Yukon is somewhat prone to A/C failure, but the type of failure can impact the cost of the repair, which is worth noting.
In summary, the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2004 has common problems related to the electrical system, engine, tailgate light, excessive oil consumption, and AC. While some of these issues are minor cosmetic problems, others can be more serious and expensive to fix. It's essential to keep these issues in mind when purchasing and maintaining a 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2004.
2004 Gmc Yukon xl car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Yukon xl problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2004 Gmc Yukon xl vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2004 Gmc Yukon xl
The NHTSA has received 441 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2004 Gmc Yukon xl. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2004 Gmc Yukon xl vehicles.
2023-12-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-17
- VIN: 1GKEK13V94R
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: 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
2022-04-27
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3gkfk16tx4g
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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.
2022-04-19
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-01
- VIN: 3GKEC16Z64G
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: A severely cracked dashboard in 5 different places right over the air bags.
2022-03-28
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-31
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3GKGC26G84G
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Ffdszrw
2021-06-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-31
- VIN: 1GKEC13V74R
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: My kids and I was on the interstate and all of sudden my yukon reduce engine power.Dropping to 30 in a speed zone of 70.I was very afraid for our safety and appreciate there concerns for reducing engine power to save the truck,but that's very dangerous. So I paid to replace the throttle body and gas pedal cause that was the codes for the problem. But it's still doing the same thing and I don't have money to keep buying parts.Plus it a gm problem and I really need some help with the fixture..
2021-01-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-01-05
- VIN: 1GKEC13T64R
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: GM IGNITION SWITCH RECALL: GMC REFUSES TO HONOR THE RECALL AND FIX THIS ISSUE ON BOTH MY SUV'S. I CAN'T BE PART OF THE CLASS ACTION UNTIL THESE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, WHAT A SCAM. I OWN 2 GMC YUKON'S SLT AND BOTH QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL WHICH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF FROM GMC. NEITHER CAR EVER GOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE AND LOCAL DEALERSHIPS REFUSED TO DO THE REPAIRS AT NO COST. THIS IS AFTER I PAID THESE [XXX] OVER $1000 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM ON ONE OF MY SUV'S MANY YEARS AGO WHICH DID NOT GET FIXED BECAUSE THEY CLAIM THEY COULDN'T FIND WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY SUV'S BUT THEY KNEW ALL ALONG. I WANT GM TO HONOR THEIR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND FIX MY SUV'S FAULTY IGNITION SYSTEM. I ONLY FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECAL FROM THE CLASS ACTION ATTORNEYS. GM NEVER NOTIFIED ME OF ANY RECALLS EVER!! PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU. [XXX] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2020-07-02
WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-30
- VIN: 1GKFK16Z04J
- Components: WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 2004 YUKON XL WITH 91,880 MILES. REPLACEMENT LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING/HUB FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY AT 6,046 MILES OF SERVICE. THE BEARING SEPARATED COMPLETELY LEADING TO A TOWING EVENT. VEHICLE WAS ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND TRAVELING AT 70 MPH, IN A STRAIGHT LINE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID THE DRIVE SHAFT ON THE 4WD VEHICLE WAS THE ONLY THING RETAINING THE WHEEL. THE PRIOR BEARING WAS REPLACED AT 85,878 MILES. THE BEARING WAS INSTALLED AT AFTERMARKET SERVICE CENTER. THE HUB FACE HAS THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS ETCHED ON IT. 730-0093, 12FR18107. WHEN I LOOK THIS UP IT APPEARS TO BE A BEARING MADE BY GNB. *TR
2020-06-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-04
- VIN: 1GKEK13Z94J
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT INDICATING WHAT GEAR THE TRANSMISSION IS IN IS OUT AND THEREFORE DRIVER CANNOT TELL WHICH GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN, AND EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD.
2020-06-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-09
- VIN: 3GKFK16T14G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CLUSTER DASHBOARD FAILS TO LIGHT UP WHEN THE KEY TURNS ON THE VEHICLE. NONE IS THE DASHBOARD INDICATORS MOVE OR LIGHT UP, NOT ABLE TO SEE SPEED, MILES, GAS GAGE, ETC. IT TAKES 40 MINUTE INTO A DRIVE BEFORE IT TURNS ON RANDOMLY.
2020-03-02
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-01
- VIN: 3GKFK16Z74G
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: INSTRUMENT PANEL SHORTING OUT AND FLASHES BACK ON WITH DIFFERENT LANGUAGES.
2020-02-05
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-17
- VIN: 1GKEK63U84J
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEARS (3655 SW 22ND ST, CORAL GABLES, FL 33145. MIAMI, FLORIDA) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2019-12-05
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. KING O'ROUKE GMC (756 SMITHTOWN BYPASS, SMITHTOWN, NY) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
2019-10-23
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-01
- VIN: 1GKEC13V94R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED REPLACING, THE DRUMS NEEDED TO BE ROTATED, AND NEW BRAKE LINES WERE NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIRS, WHEN THE CONTACT BEGAN TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EXCEL CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1765 US HIGHWAY 59 S, JEFFERSON, TX 75657), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
2019-10-21
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-21
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING AT A MODERATE RATE OF SPEED, THE BRAKE LINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT A BRAKE LINE HAD BURST AND THAT ANOTHER BRAKE LINE WAS ON THE VERGE OF BURSTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FOUR SEASONS FORD (601 DUNCAN HILL RD, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792, (828) 693-4281) WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD ONLY GIVE HIM HALF THE MONEY HE PUT DOWN FOR THE VEHICLE OR PROVIDE HIM WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OF THE SAME VALUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
2019-09-11
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-21
- VIN: 1GKEK13Z14R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: RUSTED BRAKE LINES (BOTH) RUSTED AND FAILED AT A CRITICAL TIME PUTTING MOTORIST IN DANGEROUS SITUATION AT TIME OF FAILURE. EXITING HIGHWAY AT POSTED SPEED WITH FEW OPTIONS ON HOW TO STOP VEHICLE.
2019-07-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-10
- VIN: 1GKEC13Z65R
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. I ENDED UP GETTING JUST A FEW RAIN DROPS SO I CLICK MY WIPER SWITCH ONE TIME, IT DIDN'T COME ON. ( PUZZLED ) SO I REPEATED TO GET TO WATER OFF WINDOW ,1 CLICK AT A TIME THE WIPERS DIDN'T COME ON UNTIL I WAS AT HIGH. OF COURSE , NOW THEY ARE ON HIGH AND RAIN IS GONE, NOW I CAN'T GET THE BLADES TO STOP IN THE OFF POSITION. WELL, I HAD TO PULL OVER I COULDN'T CONCENTRATE ON WHAT JUST HAPPENED TO MY WIPERS? AS WELL AS DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 10, 2019. I'VE CALLED GMC A COUPLE TIMES, 1ST TIME THEY JUST CLOSED NEXT TIME I DIDNT TRANSFER TO SERVICE DEPT . I JUST THINK , THERE SHOULD BE SOMETHING TO NOTIFY YOU , I JUST HAPPENED TO GET HOME BEFORE THE STORM HIT. I WAS ON A COUNTY ROAD WHEN IT HAPPENED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
2019-05-09
SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-17
- VIN: 1GKEK13T04R
- Components: SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: THE POWER IN THE DASH IS GONE SO YOU CAN'T SEE THE SPEED THE TEMP GAGE OR THE OIL PRESSURE GAGE.
2019-03-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-01
- VIN: 3GKFK16Z44G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 HAVE SPENT MORE THAN THE TRUCK IS WORTH. WE HAVE TAKEN TO THE SHOP AND SPENT OVER 5K FOR THEM TO STATE THE CAN NOT FIND AN ISSUE. THEY SAY THERE ARE NO CODES. THEN IT MAY OR MAY NOT RUN NORMAL FOR A SHORT PERIOD AND THERE IS NO PATTERN. IT HAS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS JUST COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND THEREFORE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES OCCURS. MAKING THIS VERY DANGEROUS. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 80 MPH. THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. I AM NOT SURE WHY GMC HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX THIS ISSUE. I SAW SEVERAL OTHER BLOGS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. I AM THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY OWNER OF THIS TRUCK AND IT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF. I LOVED MY TRUCK UP UNTIL THESE ISSUES STARTED, PREVIOUS TO THIS THE TRUCK HAD A PARASITIC DRAW THAT AFTER 3 YEARS MY BROTHER FIGURED OUT NOT GM OR ANY OTHER MECHANIC. THAT WAS THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE FOR THOSE THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE. IS THERE A WAY TO ENCOURAGE GM TO DO A RECALL? I NOW HAVE A USELESS TRUCK SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.
2019-01-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-19
- VIN: 1GKFK66U64J
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: STABILITY CONTROL DISABLED COMES ON WITH ENGINE POWER REDUCED. THIS HAPPENED AS I AS DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY. SPEED DRASTICALLY REDUCED FORM 65 TO 10 MPH. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. GM IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND WILL NOT ACT UNTIL THERE'S A FATALITY BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. NHTSA HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND HAS NOT ACTED. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS NOT CORRECT -THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS
2018-12-19
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-19
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TRYING TO STOP SLOWLY AND ABS SYSTEM MOVE MY YUKON TO A POINT I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. IT HAPPENS WHEN I TRY TO STOP UNDER 10 MILES PER HOUR. ALSO 2WD DRIVE DROPS TO 4WD ON HIGHWAY AND LOSE POWER. THIS IS DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY.
2018-11-06
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-06
- VIN: 3GKEC16Z74G
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 182,000.
2018-09-24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-17
- VIN: 1GKFK66U24J
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS FAULTY DO TO BATTERY DRAIN. THIS PROBLEM PERSISTS WITH A MAJORITY OF TRUCKS AND SUV'S OF THE SAME GENERATION AS MY 2004 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. THE COST FROM THE DEALER TO REPLACE THIS PART IS APPROXIMATELY $2000. THERE ARE AFTERMARKET INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO REPLACE THIS PART AT A COST OF ALL MOST $600. THIS REQUIRES PROGRAMMING BY THE DEALER FOR A COST OF ANOTHER $500+ ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE REPEAT IT SELF AT LATER DATE.
2018-05-29
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-13
- VIN: 1GKEK13Z14J
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND ROUNDING A BLIND CURVE THE TRAFFIC AHEAD HAD STOPPED DUE TO A CRASH. I HAD TO BRAKE HARDER THAN NORMAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL JUST KEPT DEPRESSING FURTHER AND FURTHER UNTIL IT WAS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WASN'T STOPPING NEAR FAST ENOUGH AND HAD TO VEER TO THE LEFT INTO THE MEDIAN TO AVOID MAKING CONTACT WITH ANYONE ELSE. IT WAS RAINING AND AS I LOOKED UNDER MY TRUCK TO LOOK FOR WHY MY BRAKES WERE INEFFECTIVE BUT COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING AT THAT TIME. I CHOSE TO TRY TO DRIVE HOME NOT SURE WHY I HAD THE PROBLEM STOPPING. THE NEXT DAY WAS DRY AND I HAD MY BROTHER PUMP THE BRAKES WHILE I LOOK UNDERNEATH AND FOUND NUMEROUS PLACES WHERE THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTING AT AN ALARMING RATE AND ONE LOCATION WHERE THE RUSTED LINE FAILED. I REPAIRED THE LEAK I HAD FOUND AND WHEN I TRIED TO BLEED THE BRAKES FROM THAT REPAIR I WOULD BEGIN AN UNENDING RUN OF LEAKS UP AND DOWN THE METAL BRAKE LINES FOR BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR. THIS YUKON HAS AROUND 260K MILES BUT THOSE BRAKE LINES SHOULDN'T BE RUSTING THROUGH LIKE THEY ARE. I HAVE HAD MORE THAN 15 TAHOES, YUKONS, YUKON XLS, SUBURBANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS FROM GM AND NEVER HAVE I HAD SUCH A RUN OF BRAKE FAILURES AS THIS 2004 MODEL YUKON WAS NOW GOING THROUGH. GM SAYS THIS IS NORMAL MAINTENANCE BUT HOW CAN ONE EVEN SEE IF A FAILURE IS OCCURRING AS MANY OF THESE LINES ARE CONCEALED BY THE FRAME, CHASSIS, AND BODY. I HAVE SPOKEN TO OTHER OWNERS OF SIMILAR VEHICLES, BE IT PICKUPS OR TAHOE'S OR SUBURBANS OF THE 2000 TO 2006 MODEL YEARS AND NEARLY ALL HAVE COMPLAINED OF CHRONIC BODY RUST ISSUES BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY BRAKE FAILURES FROM BRAKE LINES RUSTING AND THEN BLOWING OUT WITHOUT WARNING. MANY ALSO CITED THAT OF THE LINES THAT ARE VISIBLE TO INSPECT THEY WOULD APPEAR TO BE OK BUT JUST OUT OF VIEW ONE WOULD HAVE A SUDDEN BLOW OUT WITH NO WAY TO SEE OR KNOW THERE WAS A PROBLEM SINCE THE LINES ARE CONCEALED.
2018-02-04
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-18
- VIN: 1GKFK66UX4J
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES FAILED. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT TIME OF FAILURE, VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STOPPED AND AT 30 MPH RAN THROUGH THE RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AT A BUSY CITY INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY, NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE. INVOICE STATED: "BRAKE LINE WORE THROUGH FROM STEERING COLUMN RUBBING ON FLEXIBLE SECTION."
2018-01-16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-06
- VIN: 1GKEK13Z74R
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: ACTUATORS STOPPED FUNCTIONING PROPERLY TO CONTROL A/C AND HEAT IN VEHICLE WHEN TURNED ON. IF A/C IS TURNED ON, IT MAY RUN FOR AWHILE THEN TURN TO HEATING CYCLE ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE OR THE OTHER. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR NOT. IF HEAT IS CALLED FOR IN WINTER, I.E. TO DEFROST WINDOWS, THE HEAT MAY OR MAY NOT RUN OR IF RUNNING MAY TURN TO A/C. MANY TIMES IN WINTER THE HEAT TURNS TO A/C AND THERE IS NO HEAT ENTERING THE VEHICLE. NOTED THERE WERE NUMEROUS GMC VEHICLES WITH THE SAME ISSUE AS LATE AS 2015 WHEN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET.
2004 Gmc Yukon xl recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2004 Gmc Yukon xl.
2007-12-17
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: WHEELS:HUB
- Summary: 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.
2006-08-03
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
- Consequence: IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
2005-02-08
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
- Consequence: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE PRESENCE OF THIS CRACK OR FRACTURED SURFACE COULD ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT OF THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOSS OF FLUID WOULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING AND BRAKING EFFORT AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FOR FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE TWO-FUNCTION VALVE. IF THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FAILS THE TEST, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
2004-02-04
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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.
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