2004 GMC Yukon XL Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL, 5% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,900 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.
“We purchased a 2004 Gmc Yukon Xl in september on 2004. The vehicle had a recall notice on the transmission and the dealership did not preform the repair. In on monday, december 27th, 2004 the transmission blew and the vehicle was sent to a dealership locally, the dealership replace the transmission on the brand new suburban, my concern is that the dealership and GM have an obligation to replace the problem prior to selling the vehicle and the fact that they sold the vehicle knowing the problem existed and did nothing about it scares me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10105748, filed 2005-01, 10,900 miles“Dt: transmission; while sitting at a stop light when the light changes and hits the gas it falls out of gear, and then it makes a noise when it goes back into gear. Caller does not do anything but take his foot off brake and onto gas pedal. It does not do it all the time, but he does not know when its going to happen. Dealer says if they can't duplicate the problem they can't fix it. So they say there is no problem. Manufacturer was called, and they did not return call. Consumer called them again, and they sent a service representative. …”
NHTSA complaint #10122188, filed 2005-05, 3,500 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Yukon Xl. While driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 182,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11149781, filed 2018-11, 182,000 miles“I have three separate complaints: 1) in december 2004 I was driving on the freeway, then suddenly there was a loud crashing sound that came from underneath of the hood of my yukon. It was apparent that something came apart from underneath the hood because when I looked in the rear view mirror, and then pulled over to the shoulder of the freeway; there was nothing visible in any of the freeway lanes which would indicate that I ran over something. Whatever came apart, you could hear it being drug from the front, all the way to the rear of the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10117987, filed 2005-04Related service bulletins
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- 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…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10113325Jan 12, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
- 10201098Dec 1, 2015OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 12 | 16% |
| 2023 | 39 | 17% |
| 2022 | 33 | 19% |
| 2021 | 49 | 21% |
| 2020 | 13 | 28% |
| 2019 | 15 | 22% |
| 2018 | 9 | 16% |
| 2017 | 36 | 24% |
| 2016 | 33 | 16% |
| 2015 | 35 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 9% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL
30 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
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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