2004 GMC Yukon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 GMC Yukon, 3% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 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.
“9-28-04: my 2004 Gmc Yukon had 22643 miles on it. I went to get in the car that morning to start it up and it would not start. The vehicle was still under warranty and had to be towed to the dealership. Mechanic stated that my fuel pump had went out. I was told that the fuel pumps on these vehicles were faulty. They replaced my fuel pump. 5-24-05: my Yukon had 50012 miles on it. I got in the vehicle that morning to start it and it would not start. Once again it had to be towed into the dealership. The mechanic stated that my fuel pump went out and had to be replaced again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10126612, filed 2005-06, 22,643 miles“The top of the fuel pump assembly rusted through allowing gas fumes to enter the vehicle and the garage in which the vehicle was parked. It also caused hard starting. The replacement fuel pump was of a different design with the top being constructed of aluminum and brass and not steel to prevent rusting.”
NHTSA complaint #10461356, filed 2012-06, 52,491 miles“Dt: while driving and without warning the vehicle started slowing down and stalled. And driver has no power and driver has to pull off the road. Caller had fuel pump replaced as a safety precaution, and still having the problem. Caller has had three vehicles in the passed 4 or 5 years to have the same problems. Caller?s family members and friends also have problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10123944, filed 2005-06, 28,000 miles“While driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. The consumer was almost rear ended by a dump truck as a result of the engine shuting down while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10083419, filed 2004-10, 1,500 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Yukon. Approximately six months ago, the fuel gauge began to display inaccurate fuel readings. Beginning in november of 2007, the speedometer began malfunctioning and remains at 120 MPH, even when the vehicle is not on. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer on four separate occasions for the steering wheel to be greased because it makes a popping noise every six months. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer concerning the fuel gauge or the speedometer at this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10209538, filed 2007-11, 118,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 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…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 17 | 9% |
| 2021 | 57 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 9 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 7% |
| 1999 | 16 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon
57 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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