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Electronic stability controlPart report

2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
138,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Gmc yukon xl denali -traction stability problem registers on dash and car bogs down and will not accelerate if you let up on the accelerator it will seem to improve - took car to mechanic and had wheel sensor replaced did not improve till rust build up was removed from on the splined hub it has since returned - went on line and other people have expressed similar problems but did not find any answers of dealers being able to correct - could be a potential problem which could cause rear end collisions if someone is following to close in the rear since the vehicle nearly comes to a stop.”

NHTSA complaint #10247995, filed 2008-11, 76,000 miles

“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 restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who was unable to duplicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10818353, filed 2016-01, 200,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010113%
200816%
200747%
2005417%
200426%
200323%
200214%

Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500

Electrical system
18 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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