2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 8% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,500 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.
“When driving whether highway or city streets, the car will without notice slow down to about 15mph. A code of reduced engine power is displayed on the dash. The car will not go any faster than 15mph, even with you foot on the gas petal. I have had the car in the shop more times than I can count. They keep replacing different parts thinking that it would fix the problem. Almost within a week after being in the shop the same thing happens again without notice. I have noticed that other people are having the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10788335, filed 2015-11, 155,000 miles“2004 Gmc yukon xl: while driving at normal speeds this vehicle will have a warning light come on that says reduced engine speed then it shuts down to 30 MPH instantly. There is no time for reaction. This problem occurs intermittently. It has happened over 50 times! A few of the times almost resulted in fatal consequences in high traffic. Took the vehicle to the dealer. They said it was the throttle body. Replaced throttle body and the next day had the same issue. Took it back to the dealer, they said it was now the accelerator pedal assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10459037, filed 2012-05, 98,000 miles“My speedometer starting going from 0 to 100. Then it was stuck on 40 for a while and now it has been stuck all the way over to the right for over two weeks. There are about 95,000 miles on it so it is not covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10256044, filed 2009-01Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500
18 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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