2004 GMC Yukon XL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 GMC Yukon XL, 5% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I have a 2004 Gmc Yukon Xl at the time I noticed the damage to the rear hatchback window, the truck only had 45,000 miles on it at the time,the extent of the damage is the hinges has broken away from the glass which I truly believe is a design flaw.I have taken a strap and tied the glass down to prevent it from falling out on the interstate,causing damage or injury to another vehicle,the glass itself has not been broken or damage but it is the hinges which has seperated from the glass.”
NHTSA complaint #10432850, filed 2011-10, 45,000 miles“The back glass on our 2004 Gmc Yukon Xl broke at the right hinge at first. We hardly ever opened the back glass, so that shouldn't have been an issue. Today the left back glass hinge broke. I have searched for a recall on this, however there isn't one. Gmc is aware and acknowledges the problem but isn't willing to repair the issue. Found many forums where other Gmc & chevy owners are facing the same problem. It can be fixed for around $1000.00 but since it is apparently a defect on their end.....why should we have to pay for it? Please help!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10356205, filed 2010-09, 60,000 miles“On august 15,2005 my husband drove to portland to attend our grandsons birthday party. He stopped to pick up our son and his family to take to our daughters. Leaving their house he pulled out onto the road at approximately 5 miles per hour and the rear window exploded outward as if blown out from the inside. He recalls that there were no pedestrians or hearing any thing hit the window. The dealer and GM has refused to pursue this so we replaced the window. The professional who replaced our window said that it appeared to blow out from the inside. …”
NHTSA complaint #10135235, filed 2005-09, 25,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 8 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
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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