2004 GMC Yukon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- 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, 3% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“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“There was malfunction in the power train driveline, which resulted*jb in the truck shifting from 2wd to 4wd by itself. The dealership has serviced the truck 3 times and replaced the 4wd switch and the transfer case. The problem still exist.”
NHTSA complaint #10073337, filed 2004-05, 4,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Yukon. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the transmission constantly needed to be filled but there were no visible leaks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the cylinder heads had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10533758, filed 2013-08, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Yukon. The contact stated that the four wheel drive indicator illuminated. There was a service bulletin for the failure, which has been occurring since the vehicle was purchased. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle dropped to low four wheel drive and it felt like the engine was about to drop. The contact heard a lot of noises. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10252541, filed 2008-12Related service bulletins
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- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 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.
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 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…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 25% |
| 2025 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 | 13 | 12% |
| 2023 | 47 | 19% |
| 2022 | 29 | 16% |
| 2021 | 55 | 16% |
| 2020 | 15 | 41% |
| 2019 | 13 | 24% |
| 2018 | 18 | 26% |
| 2017 | 48 | 24% |
| 2016 | 36 | 13% |
| 2015 | 46 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 21 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 7% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 11% |
| 1996 | 8 | 11% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 11% |
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 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsTires
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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