2004 GMC Yukon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 24%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,142miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 GMC Yukon, 24% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,142 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I was backing my truck out of my driveway, I release there was no brake pressure. Then the service brake light came on, I stop the car popped the hood and notice the fluid was low. Check under the car and found the line that goes front to rear is busted in the middle from rust. I had to use my parking brake to slow it down when I moved it back to its space.”
NHTSA complaint #10524390, filed 2013-07, 168,000 miles“Trying to stop slowly and ABS system move my Yukon to a point I almost hit the car in front of me. It happens when I try to stop under 10 miles per hour. Also 2wd drive drops to 4wd on highway and lose power. This is dangerous on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11162614, filed 2018-12, 167,000 miles“I applied the brakes firmly to avoid hitting a deer. On my next brake application my pedal went to the floor and the service brake system message came on. When I got home I found a ruptured brake line underrate drivers door. All lines are rusted severely as well as most of the undercarriage. I looked online and there are hundreds of complaints on this issue with GM vehicles similar to mine.”
NHTSA complaint #10565476, filed 2014-02, 98,360 miles“I was traveling on the new york state thruway at approximately 4:00pm, in heavy traffic. Traffic began to slow and become backed up, due to congestion in a work zone. I applied my brakes, put the brake pedal went all the way to the floor, and I was unable to stop. I avoided colliding with the vehicle in front of me, by maneuvering onto the shoulder, and had to use the emergency brakes to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10534625, filed 2013-08, 83,198 miles“While driving down an on ramp I began to apply the brakes to slow down, the brake pedal sunk to the floor and I had no braking capability and the brake warning appeared on the dash. I pumped the brake again and still had no braking capability, I was able to coast to a stop along the side of the road. Upon inspection of the brake lines, there was a major leak on the rear driver side, and a smaller leak from on the front passenger side.”
NHTSA complaint #10732057, filed 2015-07, 181,000 milesRelated recalls
- 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 2003–2004, Chevrolet Silverado 2003–2004, Cadillac Escalade 2003–2004 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This 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…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10178353Jun 26, 2020This 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…
- 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…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This 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…
- 10161004May 13, 2019This 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…
- 10129088Jan 23, 2018This 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…
- 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…
- 10078876May 11, 2016This 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 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 11 | 4% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 12 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 44 | 22% |
| 2016 | 55 | 20% |
| 2015 | 89 | 17% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 12 | 14% |
| 2004 | 38 | 24% |
| 2003 | 59 | 29% |
| 2002 | 77 | 49% |
| 2001 | 92 | 47% |
| 2000 | 59 | 36% |
| 1999 | 113 | 55% |
| 1998 | 21 | 26% |
| 1997 | 31 | 23% |
| 1996 | 14 | 20% |
| 1995 | 25 | 28% |
| 1994 | 21 | 36% |
| 1993 | 9 | 53% |
| 1992 | 12 | 63% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon
57 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Yukon
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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