2004 GMC Yukon XL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 14%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,099miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL, 14% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,099 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 on the freeway at 75 mph I felt significant reduction in speed and the rpms went pretty high. It felt as if I had my foot on the accelerator and the brake at the same time. There was also a burnt smell. After a few minutes it went back to normal. This continued to happen sporadically so I took it to my mechanic he inspected the vehicle could not find an issue he also ran a code scan. No codes pertaining to this issue only knocker sensor and O2 sensor. I replaced those anyway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11462501, filed 2022-04“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc yukon. The power steering shaft in the pump broke while driving 30 MPH. The power steering light illuminated and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The dealer replaced the power steering pump. The failure mileage was 37,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10286095, filed 2009-10, 37,000 miles“Since first purchase, the ever present concerns, inherent with our general motors Gmc Yukon Xl, have grown; to whereby, they are safety, security, and well-being concerns: a) the squeaking, clunking, locking steering, when turning. B) the brakes, when stopped, at times, presses completely to the floor. C) the air conditioner that ever emits a moldy smell. D) the driver side air conditioner; at times, blows hot, while the passenger side blows cold. E) the ever present, interior moldy smell. F) the inoperative, keyless entry remote. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317646, filed 2010-03Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 4% |
| 2015 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 14% |
| 2003 | 9 | 9% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 8 | 7% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL
30 complaintsBrakes
14 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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