2004 GMC Yukon XL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 34%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL, 34% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 speedometer will work sometimes but most of time it wont. Also the other gauges in dash board will quit working. The period of time of it not working has steadily increase. It has caused both my husband tickets or warnings because it does not work. The other gauges ( the oil, temp and RPM )are unreliable. I checked with a mechanic and he says this is common for the model I have. To repair they have to remove the dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #10616256, filed 2014-07, 80,000 miles“Speedometer malfunctions contacted the dealer and they tell me it is common in the model and year I have. Said it is an electrical malfunction and it was estimated at $600 to repair. The speedometer works sometimes and stops working other times and goes hay wire sometimes. Manufacturer is aware of the defect according to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10182629, filed 2007-02, 93,000 miles“Speedometer of 2004 yukon slowed while driving ,causing me to speed up to maintain constant cruising speed. After a while I realized I was increasing velocity while the speedometer registered a decrease in velocity. The problem changed to result in a speedometer registering over 120 MPH constantly even when stopped. Research shows widespread problems throughout Gmc line of vehicles with speedometers.”
NHTSA complaint #10195345, filed 2007-07, 45,000 miles“Speedometer is reading incorrectly on 2004 Gmc yukon. It reads 60 MPH when stopped and over 120 MPH at approx 60 MPH. My online research has uncovered thousands of these failures and several possible class action lawsuits are in the beginning process. Gmc, to date, has issued no recall - the consumer should not be financially responsible for this safety issue - within warranty period or not - what do we do next?”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 15% |
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 12 | 16% |
| 2023 | 36 | 16% |
| 2022 | 20 | 11% |
| 2021 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 | 31 | 21% |
| 2016 | 30 | 15% |
| 2015 | 58 | 19% |
| 2014 | 1 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 23% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 13 | 31% |
| 2004 | 30 | 34% |
| 2003 | 38 | 37% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL
14 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology