2004 GMC Yukon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,724miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2004 GMC Yukon, 3% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,724 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.
“Dt: the vehicle has power steering but steering to the left became very difficult. There is no problem with right side steering. The dealership was contacted ,and because the vehicle was out of warranty, they would not make any corrections unless the consumer would pay for it. The consumer owns an auto repair business and determined it was the steering gear box. He purchased a new steering gear box and replaced the old one. This failure occurred at 47,000 miles. There have been no problems since the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10137560, filed 2005-09, 47,000 miles“I am a single mother of one 11 year old son. I have just purchased a 2004 Gmc Yukon and I have serious safety concerns. I have a loud popping noise in my steering column and my speedometer is operating very erratically. I have an extended warranty and have been told by my local Gmc dealer that these problems are not covered. My concern is if I should be killed in an accident on the interstate because I can not tell how fast I am traveling when the front steering breaks due to a steering component failure who will raise my son the state or Gmc? …”
NHTSA complaint #10216189, filed 2008-01“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 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Yukon. The contact noticed a leak under the hood of his vehicle. The manufacturer advised him to take the vehicle to a dealer and they stated that the hydro boost failed. The contact would have to pay $861 to repair the vehicle. The mechanic informed him that he could have run out of power steering and brake fluid, and the seal failed and was leaking. The failure could have caused a crash due to the loss of the fluids in the vehicle and the inability to brake. The brakes and the steering are one unit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10224008, filed 2008-04, 48,448 milesRelated 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 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 34 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 19% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 20 | 10% |
| 1998 | 11 | 14% |
| 1997 | 53 | 40% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsFuel system
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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