2004 GMC Yukon XL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 16%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL, 16% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving/ braking normally, brake pedal sunk down to floor. Luckily I was driving slow and no other cars were around because stopping at 30 MPH took a very long space. I found out that 1 brake line rotted through till it leaked and 3 others needed replacement. Gmc does not make replacement lines they need to be custom made.”
NHTSA complaint #10475115, filed 2012-09, 114,000 miles“My 2004 yukon has at least three major leaks in the brake lines caused by corrosion. Research found that this defect was identified shortly after the vehicles were sold new but refused to issue recalls. I was in a near accident when my brakes went completely to the floor suddenly. Also the stabilizer system fails without notice and the dash instrument cluster (gas gauge, temp gauge, voltage and oil pressure gauges works on and off.”
NHTSA complaint #10780294, filed 2015-10, 170,000 miles“The brake lines on my 2004 xl yukon went out leaving me helpless with my 5 year old twin daughters. I was out doing errands yesterday when I was traveling 55 miles an hour on a major side highway when I went to brake and my foot went straight to the bottom of the floor.... I was not able to stop I was petrified because I was in full traffic. I pulled off the road into the grass to prevent an accident. This was the most frightening situation I have ever been in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10620882, filed 2014-08, 160,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337242, filed 2020-07, 91,880 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 2004 Yukon Xl which he had owned for eighteen months with about 12,000 miles on it. The rotors had rusted and pitted on all four wheels. The dealer said they must be replaced. Gm said they were not responsible for brakes and called this an environmental wear problem. The contact was informed of this on 10-06-05 during a routine service check. The contact thought this was a defect in the brakes on because the rotors should have not have worn out with only 12,000 miles on the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138980, filed 2005-10, 12,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V043000Feb 8, 2005Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack…Covers: GMC Yukon XL 2004–2005, Chevrolet Silverado 2004–2005, GMC Savana 2004–2005 +7 more
- 04V045000Feb 4, 2004Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135…Covers: GMC Yukon XL 2003–2004, Chevrolet Silverado 2003–2004, GMC Yukon 2003–2004 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 18% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 10 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 10 | 18% |
| 2017 | 25 | 17% |
| 2016 | 41 | 20% |
| 2015 | 64 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 18% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 29% |
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 14 | 16% |
| 2003 | 22 | 22% |
| 2002 | 38 | 40% |
| 2001 | 70 | 58% |
| 2000 | 31 | 45% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL
30 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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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