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SteeringPart report

2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
76,780miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,780 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.

“Shaft internal to power steering pump broke causing sudden and complete loss of power steering and power brakes. Other similar failures were found doing an internet search.”

NHTSA complaint #10311134, filed 2010-02, 76,780 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200723%
200514%
200413%
2003711%
200214%
200017%

Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500

Electrical system
18 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 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
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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