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2004 Gmc YUKON XL problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

87 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

45,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2004 model year. Data updated: . 67 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 87 complaints (16.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior2023.0%
Steering behavior1618.4%
Transmission and shifting55.7%
Engine operation55.7%
Fuel system concerns44.6%
Electrical and battery issues11.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
14
Electrical System
13
Steering
10
Service Brakes
8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
5
Air Bags
4
Engine And Engine Cooling
4
Vehicle Speed Control
4
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel14
Electrical System13
Steering10
Service Brakes8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Air Bags4
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Vehicle Speed Control4

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 14; Electrical System: 13; Steering: 10; Service Brakes: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 5; Air Bags: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
15
25,000 to 49,999
21
50,000 to 74,999
7
75,000 to 99,999
7
100,000 to 149,999
12
150,000 and above
5
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00015
25,000 to 49,99921
50,000 to 74,9997
75,000 to 99,9997
100,000 to 149,99912
150,000 and above5

Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 21; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 12; 150,000 and above: 5

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (21). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2004
3
2005
11
2006
9
2007
19
2008
3
2009
6
2010
9
2011
7
2012
4
2013
2
2014
4
2015
2
2016
1
2018
1
2020
3
2022
3
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20043
200511
20069
200719
20083
20096
20109
20117
20124
20132
20144
20152
20161
20181
20203
20223

2004: 3; 2005: 11; 2006: 9; 2007: 19; 2008: 3; 2009: 6; 2010: 9; 2011: 7; 2012: 4; 2013: 2; 2014: 4; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2020: 3; 2022: 3

Pattern summary

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10122188 · 2005-05-26 (May 26, 2005)

DT: TRANSMISSION; WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGES AND HITS THE GAS IT FALLS OUT OF GEAR, AND THEN IT MAKES A NOISE WHEN IT GOES BACK INTO GEAR. CALLER DOES NOT DO ANYTHING BUT TAKE HIS FOOT OFF BRAKE AND ONTO GAS PEDAL. IT DOES NOT DO IT ALL THE TIME, BUT HE DOES NOT KNOW WHEN ITS GOING TO HAPPEN. DEALER SAYS IF THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THEY CAN'T FIX IT. SO THEY SAY THERE IS NO PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, AND THEY DID NOT RETURN CALL. CONSUMER CALLED THEM AGAIN, AND THEY SENT A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. …

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Owner report 10130157 · 2005-07-26 (July 26, 2005)

WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH ON A 102 DEGREE DAY, MY FUEL TANK WAS AT 1/2 FULL. THE ENGINE STALLED AND I LOST ALL ACCELERATION, MAKING IT DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAY CONDITIONS. WHEN I SLOWED TO 20 MPH AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I LOST ALL POWER OF STEERING AND BRAKES. I EXPERIENCED "VAPOR LOCK" ACCORDING TO THE GM CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO EVALUATED MY PROBLEM THE FOLLOWING DAY (UNDER A COOL ENGINE CONDITION).HE FOUND NO DEFECTS WITH A COOL ENGINE ON A 60 DEGREE MORNING.

Owner-reported narrative. 29,109 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130157 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10062500 · 2004-03-18 (March 18, 2004)

LOUD PINGING NOISE FROM EXHAUST WHICH CONTINUES 5-10 MINUTES AFTER CAR IS TURNED OFF, ALSO HAS VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AND DASH WHEN AT A SIT STILL IN EITHER DRIVE OR PARK, RPM ARE NOT CHANGING WHEN VIBRATING, EXHAUST IS EXTREMELY LOUD. *AK

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Owner report 10105748 · 2005-01-04 (January 4, 2005)

WE PURCHASED A 2004 GMC YUKON XL IN SEPTEMBER ON 2004. THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL NOTICE ON THE TRANSMISSION AND THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT PREFORM THE REPAIR. IN ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, 2004 THE TRANSMISSION BLEW AND THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO A DEALERSHIP LOCALLY, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON THE BRAND NEW SUBURBAN, MY CONCERN IS THAT THE DEALERSHIP AND GM HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO REPLACE THE PROBLEM PRIOR TO SELLING THE VEHICLE AND THE FACT THAT THEY SOLD THE VEHICLE KNOWING THE PROBLEM EXISTED AND DID NOTHING ABOUT IT SCARES ME. WE R…

Owner-reported narrative. 10,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10105748 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10117987 · 2005-04-16 (April 16, 2005)

I HAVE THREE SEPARATE COMPLAINTS: 1) IN DECEMBER 2004 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD CRASHING SOUND THAT CAME FROM UNDERNEATH OF THE HOOD OF MY YUKON. IT WAS APPARENT THAT SOMETHING CAME APART FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD BECAUSE WHEN I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, AND THEN PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY; THERE WAS NOTHING VISIBLE IN ANY OF THE FREEWAY LANES WHICH WOULD INDICATE THAT I RAN OVER SOMETHING. WHATEVER CAME APART, YOU COULD HEAR IT BEING DRUG FROM THE FRONT, ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR OF THE TR…

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Owner report 10135476 · 2005-09-06 (September 6, 2005)

OUR 2004 GMC YUKON CONTINUES TO STALL WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY DURING HOT WEATHER AND ON INCLINES. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED ON 6/29/05, 7/29/05, AND ON 9/6/05. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM WITH NEW FUEL PUMPS. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 40,743 miles reported. Look up ODI 10135476 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10182629 · 2007-02-15 (February 15, 2007)

SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY TELL ME IT IS COMMON IN THE MODEL AND YEAR I HAVE. SAID IT IS AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION AND IT WAS ESTIMATED AT $600 TO REPAIR. THE SPEEDOMETER WORKS SOMETIMES AND STOPS WORKING OTHER TIMES AND GOES HAY WIRE SOMETIMES. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 93,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10182629 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

87 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

77.0%Usable mileage67 / 87 records
100.0%Valid incident date87 / 87 records
100.0%Valid filing date87 / 87 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates87 / 87 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Engine
215.4%
ODI 11020021 · 101,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR AT RANDOM TIMES IT WILL SHUTOFF AND YOU WILL LOOSE STEERING AND ALL ELECTRONICS MOMENTARILY AND THEN CAR WILL TURN BACK ON. IT ONLY DOES THIS WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT OR TURNING ON ROUGHER PAVEMENT. ONCE THIS HAPPENS THE NEXT TIME YOU TURN OFF THE CAR AND TRY TO START THE CAR THE KEY WILL NOT TURN ON ANY OF THE ELECTRONICS AND WILL NOT START THE VEHICLE. IF YOU CONTINUOUSLY TAKE THE KEY OUT AND REINSERT UNTIL AND THE CAR WILL EVENTUALLY START.

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14.5%
ODI 11647881 · 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning light was illuminated; however, the "Service Engine" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lifters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lifters needed to be replaced once again. The vehic…

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00.0%

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268.5%
ODI 10909817 · 64,712 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. AFTER TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,712.

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2612.9%
ODI 10887641 · 30 mi

IN MY YUKON WHILE IDLEL THE CAR START SHAKING SO BAD, IT HAS A VIBRATION YOU CAN SEE THE NEEDLE GOING UP AND DOWN, TOOK IT SEVERAL TIME TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY KNOW IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR BUT GENERAL MOTOR COMPANY HAS NOT ISSUE ANY REPAIR FOR THAT AT THIS MOMENT, I CONTACT GENERAL MOTOR COMPANY THEY SAID THE CAR IS OPERATING NORMAL BASE ON THE REPORT PROVIDED BY THE DEALERS, FOR ME IS NOT NORMAL HAVING A BRAND NEW CAR SHAKING AND VIBRATING LIKE IF WILL TURN OF, LOOKS LIKE IF MISFIRED ON THE ENGINE,

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2617.7%
ODI 11132339 · 14,171 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHES. VEHICLE RUNS EXTREMELY ROUGH, SLUGGISH AT TIMES. DEALER CHECKED VEHICLE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME AND EVENTUALLY CONFIRMED RANDOM MISFIRES. UNABLE TO FIX ISSUE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. VEHICLE WAS LATER CONFIRMED TO HAVE A FAULTY TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY DEALER.

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1426.4%
ODI 11467488

The torque converter is too small for the vehicles transmission which then caused it to break and put metal into the transmission fluid. Which cause the transmission to break. My safety was at risk was because while on highway it shot high on RPMs and then made funny noise and wouldn’t go. The problem was confirmed at Aamco transmission where I have to get the transmission rebuilt. There was never a check engine light or check fluid or any codes Thrown before the problem.

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3450.7%
ODI 11269008 · 10,000 mi

UNINTENDED SURGE OF ACCELERATION. WILL HAPPEN RANDOMLY ABOUT ONCE A WEEK WHEN UNDER SLIGHT ACCELERATION. IT FEELS LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOES FULL THROTTLE FOR ONE SECOND, CAUSING A HUGE SURGE OF ACCELERATION, ALMOST PLOWING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF US MULTIPLE TIMES. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WHILE IN REVERSE. DEALER EXAMINED THE CAR AND SAID THERE ARE NO CODES STORED IN THE COMPUTER AND COULDN'T REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. WE GET THE CAR BACK TOMORROW AND MY FILE DRIVES IT WITH OUR 4 KIDS, SO THIS IS VARY SCARY (FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR FAMILY AND…

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2451.1%
ODI 11377586 · 2,000 mi

VEHICLE BRAKES WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT AND MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 'SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM'. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME A BEAKE ISSUE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED WITH A GM SUBURBAN/YUKON VEHICLE. FIRST 3 WERE ON OUR 2017 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN PREMIER. ALSO, ENGINE JUST SHUTOFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN LANE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION, NO OTHER SYMPTOMS SO FAR.

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13760.9%
ODI 11372749 · 52 mi

WITH ONLY 52 MILES (2-DAYS OLD), I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I HEARD A KNOCK. THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LOWERED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. I WAS LEFT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE LOCATION. NEUTRAL WOULD NOT WORK EITHER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE GMC DEALERSHIP, THEY KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR, BROKEN SPRINGS IN THE ENGINE. APPARENTLY THEY SENT A NOTICE STATING THAT THE ENGINE SPRINGS WERE BREAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP O…

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11065.5%
ODI 11458129

‘22 Yukon XL (SLT). Driving out of state and engine started marking a metal knocking sound. Then traction control, emissions and ESC light came on. Dealer says engine lifters are faulty. Car is only 2 months old.

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14566.8%
ODI 11586741 · 39,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving 86 MPH in the middle lane, the vehicle shut off on five occasions. The vehicle was restarted, the steering column was locked, and the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stated that the rear axle had disengaged. The suspension leveling system had failed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was co…

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5375.7%
ODI 11636688

My wife was driving our 2024 Yukon Denali XL when, without warning or any indications, the engine shut down. She lost power to the car car in the middle of a highway, endangering herself, our children and other drivers on the road. She was unable to restart the car or change the gears. She had to call the police to help and they ordered a tow truck to have the car towed. The car had been in for an oil change 2 days prior at the dealership. We had the car towed there and they confirmed the engine needed to be replaced. Looks like we can add this…

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1659.3%
ODI 11656969

We purchased the 2025 GMC Yukon XL on February 26, 2025. While I was heading out on March 24, 2025 I had a total engine failure. No warning sign or warning lamps were present. We had the vehicle towed to Hurd Auto Mall in Johnston Rhode Island where we purchased it. We were told that the engine had seized with only 1,488 miles on it. We saw that over 870,000 GMC engines from 2021-2024 had this same issue and/or have been recalled. We are curious if the 2025 model also have this problem.

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2264.7%
ODI 11705959 · 3,500 mi

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The abnormal sound disappeared after the engine had warmed up. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.

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Electrical System
215.4%
ODI 11020021 · 101,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR AT RANDOM TIMES IT WILL SHUTOFF AND YOU WILL LOOSE STEERING AND ALL ELECTRONICS MOMENTARILY AND THEN CAR WILL TURN BACK ON. IT ONLY DOES THIS WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT OR TURNING ON ROUGHER PAVEMENT. ONCE THIS HAPPENS THE NEXT TIME YOU TURN OFF THE CAR AND TRY TO START THE CAR THE KEY WILL NOT TURN ON ANY OF THE ELECTRONICS AND WILL NOT START THE VEHICLE. IF YOU CONTINUOUSLY TAKE THE KEY OUT AND REINSERT UNTIL AND THE CAR WILL EVENTUALLY START.

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00.0%

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19.1%
ODI 11678148 · 120,079 mi

The contact's wife owns a 2014 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start with the key in the ignition. The failure persisted and a yellow anti-theft warning symbol was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that on one occasion the vehicle failed to start after several attempts and the contact became trapped inside the vehicle for approximately 5-6 minutes and was unable to unlock or open the doors. The contact attempted to use the remote and the key to unlock the doors but there was…

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5818.9%
ODI 11029997 · 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE AIR CONDITIONER EMITTED HOT AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERB CHAMBERS CHEVROLET OF DANVERS (90 ANDOVER ST, DANVERS, MA 01923) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

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3014.9%
ODI 10898532 · 4,500 mi

BOUGHT SUV 6/25/2016 THE SAME WEEKEND THE ENGINE TURNS OFF AFTER A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN :IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SO FAR. 4 WEEK OLD 2016 YUKON DENALI XL, HAS STALLED 3 TIMES IN LAST 4 WEEKS, ENGINE CUTS OFF AFTER A LEFT OR A RIGHT TURN ONLY AFTER A SHORT DRIVE OUT OF HOME. THE SUV HAS TO BE RESTARTED! COULD HAVE EASILY HAD AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE. I TOOK IT TO THE WESTPOINT GMC DEALER, 3 TIMES. 1ST TWO TIMES, ALL OF SERVICE DEPTARTMENT COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. TODAY, AFTER A STALL, I CALLED ONSTAR, WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTICS TEST,BUT ONSTAR FOUND…

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3020.4%
ODI 11132337 · 23,906 mi

UPON DRIVING VEHICLE WATER WAS OBSERVED TO DRIP FROM UPPER LEFT HAND DRIVERS COMPARTMENT ONTO DRIVER. THE WEATHER HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN RAINING. ROOF FABRIC WAS SATURATED AND WATER WAS ACTIVELY FALLING. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY ON THE ROOF WAS A KNOWN FAILURE MODE FOR THIS HAZARD. WATER CAN PASSIVELY MIGRATE THROUGH INTERIOR COLUMN. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN THROUGH ANY MECHANICAL OR AUTOMATED WASHING SYSTEM. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN SUBJECT TO ANY EXTERNAL CAUSE. FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY FAULTY MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

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47.5%
ODI 11465839

I was involved in a traffic collision. A large vehicle turned left in front of me and I t boned that vehicle. We were traveling about 30-35 MPH at the moment of impact. My vehicle sustained major damage ($20,000+) to repair according to the body shop. My wife, daughter and myself sustained injuries. My wife and I have significant injuries. I truly believe, based on vehicle damages, and injuries that our airbags should’ve deployed. I believe it has a fault sensor that should be inspected.

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69.0%
ODI 11478063

Keep getting a persistent message on screen saying “Service trailer brake system” very dangerous almost wreck when it keeps prompting

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24.3%
ODI 11525349

Pressed the air condition button and engine turned off while driving. Vehicle engine knocking and engine shaking. Will not go over 30 miles an hour Take it to the dealership and all they say is it's the air filter. Engine light turns on Traction control light stays on Warning of decrease engine speed Engine not shifting properly High rpm's Dealer says there's nothing wrong

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135.8%
ODI 11443857

I was driving 30 mph when the car went into neutral and rolled to a stop. When I put on the brakes the engine shut off and it went into park. It would not restart or shift out of park . I was stuck in an active busy road. The car was towed to the dealer. They said it was a problem with the BCM. GMC had put out a bullletin which was to reprogram the BCM. My concern is that if this had happened on a busy interstate in traffic at highway speeds the results could have been fatal.

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2011.9%
ODI 11519533

The sunroof has leaked and been “fixed” on multiple occasions. The sunroof is leaking on the electronics including the wireless charger and screen.

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3415.7%
ODI 11508711

While driving in a gravel driveway, the window curtain airbags and the middle console airbags deployed, with no collision what so ever causing injury to the driver and should you have a child this could have been very damaging as the airbags came out in all the way back through the vehicle. This incident was inspected by police and fire as OnStar called them as it detected a collision, and without the vehicle being moved from the location the officer said there is nothing that should have caused the airbags to deploy, there is absolutely noth…

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1217.1%
ODI 11638219

While accelerating up to 55MPH, the vehicle automatically shifted into neutral without warning. We tried to shift it back into Drive, nothing happened. We pulled off the road to try and shift in a reduced speed and still nothing. We finally came to a stop and tried to shift it into Drive, still nothing. There was an error message: “conditions not correct for shift”. We place vehicle into Park, turned off the engine and tried to restart. The engine wouldn’t turn over. A police officer stopped and tried to jump the battery, nothing. The dashboard…

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622.2%
ODI 11656684

Roughly one to two times per day, a notification pops up on the infotainment screen stating that the brakes need to be serviced due to the brake assist system failing. The vehicle has been brought to 3 different dealerships and none of them know what the problem is, how to fix it, or whether it is safe to drive the vehicle still. The brakes seem to be working fine, however, it is concerning that even if the notification is safe to ignore, the brakes could indeed end up failing and the driver may not be aware due to receiving frequent brake fail…

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617.6%
ODI 11707388

The Infotainment screen which controls the A/C, heating, defrost, cameras and all other info for the vehicle does not come on in th vehicle. This began happening after owning the vehicle for 3 days. After taking to the dealer, Delray GMC, we were informed by the service personnel on our second trip in for the recurring problem that General Motors knows this is a problem and are selling the vehicles with this factory engineering design defect and currently there is no repair. Living in Florida this is a problem in the extreme heat with no A/C, b…

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Power Train
00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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3210.4%
ODI 10761831 · 3,000 mi

...WIFE STOPPED ON HILL TO SPEAK TO SON.. I BELIEVE AT THIS POINT THE VEHICLE WENT TO NEUTRAL, WHEN SHE TRY TO GO FORWARD, IT WENT DOWN THE HILL HIT A POLE AND ROLLED OVER.

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3316.4%
ODI 10809314 · 297 mi

ON 11/13/15, "SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM" MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE SCREEN RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE (297 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME THAT THE ISSUE OCCURRED). SPECIFIC ISSUE: WHEN THE TRANSFER CASE WAS SET TO "AUTO" IT AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED TO THE "4WDLO" SETTING, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOCK-UP SPECIFICALLY WHEN TURNING OR IN REVERSE GEAR. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED / REFLASHED AND THAT T…

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3624.5%
ODI 11132334 · 2,714 mi

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, PLACED IN PARK ON A HILL, CHILD IN THE CAR, VEHICLE ENGINE RUNNING AND EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. UNABLE TO TURN VEHICLE OFF, UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR, UNABLE TO DRIVE, UNABLE TO OPEN WINDOWS, UNABLE TO OPEN REAR HATCH. ONSTAR WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE VEHICLE HAD A COMPLETE ONBOARD SYSTEM FAILURE. ONSTAR WAS UNABLE TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. ADVISED DRIVER TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. TOW DRIVER ADVISED TO ALLOW VEHICLE TO BE TOWED RUNNING AND IT WOULD RUN OUT OF GAS. DEALER CONFIRMED A MA…

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815.1%
ODI 11467488

The torque converter is too small for the vehicles transmission which then caused it to break and put metal into the transmission fluid. Which cause the transmission to break. My safety was at risk was because while on highway it shot high on RPMs and then made funny noise and wouldn’t go. The problem was confirmed at Aamco transmission where I have to get the transmission rebuilt. There was never a check engine light or check fluid or any codes Thrown before the problem.

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1522.4%
ODI 11269008 · 10,000 mi

UNINTENDED SURGE OF ACCELERATION. WILL HAPPEN RANDOMLY ABOUT ONCE A WEEK WHEN UNDER SLIGHT ACCELERATION. IT FEELS LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOES FULL THROTTLE FOR ONE SECOND, CAUSING A HUGE SURGE OF ACCELERATION, ALMOST PLOWING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF US MULTIPLE TIMES. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WHILE IN REVERSE. DEALER EXAMINED THE CAR AND SAID THERE ARE NO CODES STORED IN THE COMPUTER AND COULDN'T REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. WE GET THE CAR BACK TOMORROW AND MY FILE DRIVES IT WITH OUR 4 KIDS, SO THIS IS VARY SCARY (FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR FAMILY AND…

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1225.5%
ODI 11513372

Transmission required replacing at 82,500 miles. Vehicle completely lost power during my morning commute. Thankfully, I had exited the Interstate and was on a city street with minimal traffic. Also thankful that I took and extended warranty at the time of purchase less than a year ago at 61,200 miles.

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4821.3%
ODI 11443857

I was driving 30 mph when the car went into neutral and rolled to a stop. When I put on the brakes the engine shut off and it went into park. It would not restart or shift out of park . I was stuck in an active busy road. The car was towed to the dealer. They said it was a problem with the BCM. GMC had put out a bullletin which was to reprogram the BCM. My concern is that if this had happened on a busy interstate in traffic at highway speeds the results could have been fatal.

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3017.9%
ODI 11636821

I bought my 2022 Yukon XL on [XXX]. On Friday [XXX], only a few weeks after having my car in the shop (at the dealer) for running rough, it started to make an odd high-pitched noise and running very rough at higher speeds. I immediately called the dealer and asked how quickly I could bring the car in to be checked. They said they had no availability for over 10 days, and offered me an appointment for then. By the next morning, it seemed to be running better and I didn't have to drive much that day so I hoped it would make it until the appointme…

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3817.5%
ODI 11637627

My engine stopped while I was driving. Unable to accelerate and the car will not start and is dead. Transmission light and DEF service lights came on. Luckily I was able to pull over to safety, barely. It was towed to the GMC dealership and waiting for it to be looked at. There were NO warning lights that came on previous to when this happened. This is a HUGE SAFETY concern for GM and it needs to be a recall because many, many others have reported the same complaints.

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1115.7%
ODI 11653587

The car has made a high pitched metallic rattle on cold start ever since I received it. I have taken it into the dealership multiple times for this and have had the lifters in the engine replaced but they never addressed the other noise, which I have video evidence of. The car died at 24,740 miles on the odometer in the middle of a highway in the middle of nowhere. The vehicle started to feel like it was braking on acceleration, there were no warning lights. The vehicle just lost acceleration power and I had to coast to the shoulder. Luckily I…

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27.4%
ODI 11688875

Transmission malfunctioned 4 separate times. Engine and service transmission light came on. Vehicle shifted hard and became immobile at certain times. 4 tropes to a dealer for repair. Latest repair was replacing ECM and problem still persists.

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12.9%
ODI 11734291

On 3/14/26, on I-75 in Troy, Michigan at 70mph the vehicle, with 4000k miles on the odometer completely shut off. I pushed to restart the engine and it would not restart. My whole family was in the car and we were on a curve. I was able to coast to a flat shoulder. The vehicle would not restart or shift out of park. OnStar took seven hours to tow the vehicle. The dealer is installing a new L87 6.2L engine. I do not have the vehicle back yet. I received an economy car as a loaner. The dealer says GM will not extend the factory warranty desp…

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Exterior Lighting
00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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13644.3%
ODI 11075145

THE REAR TAILLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK SOMETIMES! THERE'S TIMES WHERE THERE OFF AND GMC IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE!!

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8039.8%
ODI 11110991

BOTH BREAK LIGHTS WENT OUT, WEATHER HAS BEEN HOT IN THE HIGH 90S WHICH GMC DEALER EXPRESSED COMMON CONCERN AMONG OWNERS DURING SUMMER. VEHICLE IS USED 15MILES/DAY ON AVERAGE.

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3725.2%
ODI 11194996

THE WHOLE BACK TAIL LIGHT HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER FAILING. POOR DESIGN AND A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2015-2017 GMC YUKONS. THERE IS A COMMON AREA THAT BREAKS. NOT ONLY A BIG EXPENSE BUT ALSO A LARGE WASTE OF MATERIAL CONSIDERING THE WHOLE UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED. COST IS OVER $800.00 AND THE DEALER BUYS BACK THE OLD LIGHT FOR $50 SEEMS A BIT SUSPICIOUS BY GMC. THESE LAMPS ARE A SEALED UNIT AND WERE NEVER DESIGNED TO BE REPAIRED. AS DESIGNED, IF THERE IS A PROBLEM, THE LAMP IS REPLACED AS A COMPLETE AND VERY EXPENSIVE UNIT. MORE CAN BE …

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00.0%

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00.0%

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24.3%
ODI 11438653

The Navigation screen system is flickering and goes completely black and kept coming on and off Switching from USB to navigation to radio to home screen And sometimes affect the signal lights also when I pull out the USB under the armrest it's super Hot ... I was wondering if its a Recall also I have 2 friends having the same problems on Chevrolet suburban 2020

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10.4%
ODI 11511968

2021 GMC Yukon Headlight condensation with no accidents or exterior factors. Fills up with water and causes light bulbs burnout and safety issues. Reports driver’s side headlight to dealer’s service department. Day light went out followed by headlight and signal. Now passenger side is also developing condensations. Called GMC, and dealer. No solution or explanation of why this happens to a year old car.

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10.6%
ODI 11683684

The driver-side headlight and turn signal on my 2022 GMC Yukon stopped functioning completely. This issue began before GM recall 22V‑903 and worsened immediately after the recall repair was performed. The recall repair required three separate dealership visits because it was initially performed improperly, yet the problem was never fully resolved. During interactions with GM and the dealership, I was told the repair might involve a $600 part, but they could not guarantee that replacing it would fix the issue. It is unreasonable and unsafe for …

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10.5%
ODI 11765918

On September 17, 2026, and again on September 20, 2026 (three separate occurrences the same day), while operating my 2023 GMC Yukon XL in rain, the windshield wipers momentarily stopped functioning while set to Auto/Intermittent mode. On both dates the automatic headlights were active (ambient temperature in the low-to-mid 80s°F), and the headlights simultaneously flickered/dropped out during the wiper interruption. This is not an isolated event; it has recurred on multiple occasions under similar conditions (active rain, wipers in Auto or Inte…

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45.7%
ODI 11638980

2024 gmc Yukon with less than 2,000 miles decided not to start one day. Had a tow truck come to the house and pick it up to take to a local shop to get a new battery. Replaced the battery and the battery shop delivered to car back to our house and was totally fine…the next day we went to start it and again the battery was toast. So, got another tow truck to deliver to the dealership and had it checked out, the dealership says there are 12 codes popping up and they can’t figure out why the batteries are not holding at this point. This is a dies…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Service Brakes
17.7%
ODI 11139924

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE. DEALER SAYS ASSEMBLIES MUST BE REPLACED AT $2K. SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD ISSUE AND AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE ENSURE GMC RECALLS AND REPAIRS THIS WIDESPREAD ISSUE.

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14.5%
ODI 10794639 · 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE IGNITION OFF, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMALLY LOUD POP EMIT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO ROLL AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY, BUT SHE WAS ABLE TO GET BACK IN THE VEHICLE AND STOP IT BEFORE IT BEGAN TO ROLL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE TRAILER THAT WAS HITCHED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONT…

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218.2%
ODI 10711913 · 52,000 mi

AFTER SWITCHING TO PASSING LANE AND SEEING TRAFFIC IN LANE AT STANDSTILL I SWIFTLY JAMMED ON BRAKE PEDAL. BRAKES FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPING ABILITY AS THOUGH THEY WERE COATED WITH GREASE. DESPITE HAVING WELL IN EXCESS OF 100 FT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. REAR ENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT WITH ABOUT 12K IN DAMAGE TO FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ORIGINAL ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED AFTER EXPERIENCING SEVERE BRAKE FADING WHEN HOT PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. DRILLED AND SLOTTED RACING ROTORS WERE INSTALLED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPA…

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6220.2%
ODI 10761831 · 3,000 mi

...WIFE STOPPED ON HILL TO SPEAK TO SON.. I BELIEVE AT THIS POINT THE VEHICLE WENT TO NEUTRAL, WHEN SHE TRY TO GO FORWARD, IT WENT DOWN THE HILL HIT A POLE AND ROLLED OVER.

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4019.9%
ODI 11089691 · 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC YUKON XL. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHERN PINES CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (10722 US-15, SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES AND VACUUM PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

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2215.0%
ODI 11162536 · 49,200 mi

THIS IS ABOUT A 2017 YUKON XL BREAK FAILING TO OPERATE THE PREVIOUS 2016 YUKON MODELS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND HAVE A RECALL BULLETIN NO: PIT5361B AND THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO ADDRESS OR ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM

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1018.9%
ODI 11270400 · 34,000 mi

WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR TO DRIVE- IT FELT AS IF THE BRAKE WAS ON - CHECKING ALL THE APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM- CONFIRM THAT NO BRAKING SYSTEM WAS ENGAGED. PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF GMC AND WAS DRIVING AT 30MPH AS IF THE BRAKES WERE FULLY ENGAGED- CAR BEGAN TO SMOKE AND BURN AT THE AREA OF TIRES- THEN BRAKES COMPLETELY MALFUNCTIONED. NO BRAKES AVAILABLE. WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO GMC WITH A SLOW COAST

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46.0%
ODI 11258054 · 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BRAKES LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE WAS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE WERE CALLED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF A REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BOB HUFF CHEVROLET BUICK GMC [phone removed], LOCATED AT 925 E MAIN ST, WYTHEVILLE, VA 24382) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CUT. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPL…

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36.4%
ODI 11377586 · 2,000 mi

VEHICLE BRAKES WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT AND MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 'SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM'. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME A BEAKE ISSUE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED WITH A GM SUBURBAN/YUKON VEHICLE. FIRST 3 WERE ON OUR 2017 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN PREMIER. ALSO, ENGINE JUST SHUTOFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN LANE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION, NO OTHER SYMPTOMS SO FAR.

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62.7%
ODI 11390885 · 150 mi

GM CHANGED THE TRAVEL OF THE STEERING COLUMN SO NOW IT'S ONLY A FEW INCHES FROM THE DASHBOARD. IN PRIOR MODELS, THE STEERING WHEEL (SW) TRAVEL WAS MUCH MORE. DUE TO GM'S DESIRE TO SAVE MONEY AND COMPLETE DISREGARD FOR DRIVER, PASSENGER AND OTHER VEHICLES SAFETY, THE DRIVER HAS TO REACH OUT TO THE SW RESULTING AT DANGEROUS ELBOW ANGLES. IN PERFORMANCE CARS, THE SW IS DESIGNED TO BE CLOSE TO THE DRIVER BECAUSE PHYSICS PRINCIPLES OF TORQUE REVEAL: THE GREATER THE ANGLE OF REACH, THE MORE TORQUE IT REQUIRES TO TURN THE SW. SO REACHING OUT WITH THE …

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42.4%
ODI 11448607

Vehicle was purchased Friday evening. Monday morning and 223 miles later, started vehicle, message "service abs - do not drive over 43(?) MPH" came to a stop sign, vehicle in front already at stop sign, applied brakes, vehicle did not stop, swerved into other lane (on coming traffic) went through the intersection, avoided getting t-boned, turned up hill and vehicle came to a stop. towed to dealership, awaiting diagnostic.

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83.7%
ODI 11581369

Urgent Appeal for Investigation into Braking Capacity Discrepancy Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),I am reaching out to bring a critical matter to your attention regarding the braking capacity of my diesel vehicle, which has not been adequately addressed despite multiple notifications to the service center.The primary concern I wish to highlight is the inadequate braking capacity of my diesel vehicle, which poses a significant safety risk. This concern is especially troubling when compared to my similar gas-fueled ve…

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11.4%
ODI 11701672

Vehicle was operating on the interstate with cruise control activated. Time was approximately 9:15pm. Weather was fair with temperatures in the lower 60's. Speed was approximately 73mph. Without any audible or warning light notifications the engine stalled and all exterior lighting, power assisted braking and steering was lost. The emergency flashers were immediately activated to warn vehicles in nearby proximity of our emergency status. I tried to restart the engine(the transmission was showing to be in N)with no success. During the attempt to…

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518.5%
ODI 11656684

Roughly one to two times per day, a notification pops up on the infotainment screen stating that the brakes need to be serviced due to the brake assist system failing. The vehicle has been brought to 3 different dealerships and none of them know what the problem is, how to fix it, or whether it is safe to drive the vehicle still. The brakes seem to be working fine, however, it is concerning that even if the notification is safe to ignore, the brakes could indeed end up failing and the driver may not be aware due to receiving frequent brake fail…

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Unknown Or Other
538.5%
ODI 10717488 · 43,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. I PURCHASED THIS SUV IN SEPT 2013 USED WITH LESS THAN 2000 MILES. I NOTICED A HAIRLINE CRACKED ABOVE MY AIRBAG MODULE ON THE DASH BOARD AT THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF APRIL 2015. I FEEL THAT THIS CRACKED DASH IS A SAFETY CONCERN. IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE AIRBAGS WAS TO DEPLOY IT CAN CAUSE SHRAPNEL AND MAJOR DAMAGE OR HARM TO ANYONE IN THE TRUCK. I HAVE 4 KIDS IN WHICH TWO OF THEM ARE TEENAGERS THAT SIT IN THAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.

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731.8%
ODI 10837589 · 54,000 mi

CRACK IN DASH IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL. MAY EFFECT SAFETY OF AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY FORCE OR TRAUMA TO THE AREA.

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545.5%
ODI 11021126 · 36,180 mi

THERE ARE 2 CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD, 1 ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONE AT THE CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THEY APPEARED OUT OF NOWHERE AND WITHOUT ANY ACCOMPANYING MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH OR OTHER PHYSICAL CAUSE. I FOUND THE CRACKS AS I WAS WIPING THE DASHBOARD OFF WITH A MICROFIBER TOWEL. THE CRACK OVER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GREW APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THAT SINCE MY WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED (EXPIRED ON 12/06/2016) AND I WAS OVER THE WARRANTY MILEAGE (MY MILEAGE WAS 36180, …

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268.5%
ODI 10809923 · 200 mi

VEHICLE EXHIBITS A "BUFFETTING" OR PRESSURE SENSATION THAT CAN BE FELT PRIMARILY IN THE EARS BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH. AFTER ANY AMOUNT OF TIME AT THESE SUSTAINED SPEEDS IT BEGINS TO CAUSE DIZZINESS, EAR PAIN, AND HEADACHES. THIS CONDITION WAS CONFIRMED BY THE DEALER WITH 3 SEPARATE DRIVERS INCLUDING A TECH, THE SALES MANAGER, AND THE OWNER. GM HAS A TECHNICAL PI ISSUED, AS THE PROBLEM IS APPARENTLY RELATIVELY COMMON IN THESE VEHICLES. SUGGESTED REPAIRS INCLUDE RE-BONDING THE ROOF SHEET METAL TO THE FRAME, REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DIFFER…

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105.0%
ODI 10819507 · 7 mi

I LEASED A 2016 YUKON DENALI XL ON 9/15/15. IT HAS TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS. 1. BUFFETING/PRESSURE NOISE - A NOISE AS IF A WINDOW IS CRACKED, EXCEPT IT'S NOT CRACKED. THIS OCCURS AT SPEEDS FROM 24MPH AND UP AND CAUSES EARS TO POP AND IS NOTICEABLE TO VIRTUALLY EVERY PASSENGER I HAVE HAD. 2. WHOLE-TRUCK VIBRATION - OCCURS BETWEEN 70-80MPH IN ENTIRE VEHICLE. WHEEL REPLACEMENTS, TIRE REPLACEMENTS, ROAD-FORCE BALANCING, DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT, DRIVESHAFT "BALANCING", ETC....NOTHING HAS FIXED IT. I HAVE DRIVEN 13 2016 YUKON, YUKON XL, TAHOE …

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2215.0%
ODI 11118196 · 50,450 mi

ANY VIBRATIONS OR CHANGES IN ROAD SURFACE AT SLOW SPEED OR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CAUSES A CHANGE IN CABIN PRESSURE, WHICH CAUSES DISCOMFORT IN EARS AS WELL AS EARS POPPING. THIS "BUFFETING ISSUE" HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO A DEALERS ATTENTION, BUT THEY SAY THAT ITS NORMAL WITH GM'S LARGER SUV'S. IT'S A DESIGN FLAW AND OR MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT GM SHOULD STEP UP AND TAKE CARE OF.

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1018.9%
ODI 11122253 · 5,250 mi

BRAND NEW YUKON XL 2018 5250 MILLS, THE AC TAKES A LONG TIME TO COOL DOWN AT LEAST 15 TO 20 MINUTES. I AM IN MIAMI,FL AND WITH 95 FAHRENHAIT AND 3 KIDS IN THE CAR. GMC AFTER 6 WEEKS OF TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM JUST LET ME KNOW THAT THE AC IS WORKING AS DESIGN AND THERE IS NOTHING TO DO. IN THIS 6 WEEKS I GOT A YUKON AS A LOANER AND THE AC WAS WORKING PERFECT, THE AC TOOK 3 MIN TO COOL DOWN EVERY TIME YOU TURN IT ON.

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34.5%
ODI 11552452

Service Trailer Brake System keeps coming on while driving. Dealership says nothing wrong although they replaced fuse. Still happening. Only thing that seems to work is pulling off road and restarting vehicle. That is only a,temporary "fix". Comes back a few days later. This is a safety issue as 1) distracts me while driving 2) I pull an 8,000lb travel trailer with the vehicle.

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36.4%
ODI 11476184

The A/C unit stopped blowing cold air intermittently. I'm taking it to a mechanic to find out what's going in. It's a 2020 for goodness sake.

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73.1%
ODI 11548952

The front drain tubs of the sunroof are not installed properly and It leaks inside the vehicle the carpet on the car is always wet after raining or when I take it to the car wash, but is not just little water is a lot what is getting inside and I don’t want any electric part get damaged we just buy the vehicle and is frustrating been paying a vehicle’s almost $80,000 with this problem

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1710.1%
ODI 11458916

Unknown. Rear driver door latch mechanism is faulty. Door will not open.

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188.3%
ODI 11542404

I was driving on Highway 78 from Alabama to Mississippi, when all of a sudden we heard a loud explosion type noise. My husband looked up at the panoramic sunroof, and there was a large hole, along with shattered glass. We looked in the SUV, and there were no objects to be found that could have broken the sunroof. It appears the sunroof spontaneously exploded.

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22.9%
ODI 11643882

I purchased my new GMC Yukon XL in October 2024. In February, with about 9,000 miles on it, I was approaching a highway intersection and beginning to brake. My vehicle put itself into Neutral, and then shut off -- while I was still moving. No dash lights came on, except for a message stating that I needed to press the brake and restart my vehicle. I took my vehicle into the dealership where I purchased it and they kept it for 8 days. They were unable to reproduce the issue and didn't do anything to mitigate the problem except for doing a "…

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13.7%
ODI 11690347

The rear view camera is not sufficient for full time use. The camera is positioned too low and during times of dawn/night/dusk if a truck of similar size pulls up behind you, your camera is completely blinded by headlights. Leaving you unable to see anything in the rear view camera. This is a serious safety concern as you are unable to see if anyone is approaching your vehicle to cause you harm. The low camera placement also does not allow for an acceptable/comparable view as using the rear view mirror. The zoom does not pull out far enough to …

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411.8%
ODI 11716907

I am submitting this complaint to report a safety defect involving a 2026 GMC Yukon XL AT4 equipped with the GM Brembo brake upgrade. The vehicle is sold as equipped with a full-size spare tire; however, the spare tire/wheel supplied cannot be mounted due to interference from the brake calipers. This incompatibility was discovered only after a flat tire event on [XXX], during which the vehicle could not be safely returned to service. The Brembo brake upgrade is a GM-designed option that is installed by the dealer in all cases. Despite this, t…

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Air Bags
538.5%
ODI 10850717 · 70,000 mi

DASH HAS CRACKED ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 6-8-INCHES IN LENGTH. DASH IS ALSO CRACKED IN TWO LOCATIONS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I FEEL THESE CRACKS COULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN THE AIRBAGS ARE DEPLOYED. THESE CRACKS OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE NOT THE RESULT OF A PREVIOUS ACCIDENT OR BEING STRUCK BY AN OBJECT.

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522.7%
ODI 10837589 · 54,000 mi

CRACK IN DASH IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL. MAY EFFECT SAFETY OF AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY FORCE OR TRAUMA TO THE AREA.

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218.2%
ODI 10711913 · 52,000 mi

AFTER SWITCHING TO PASSING LANE AND SEEING TRAFFIC IN LANE AT STANDSTILL I SWIFTLY JAMMED ON BRAKE PEDAL. BRAKES FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPING ABILITY AS THOUGH THEY WERE COATED WITH GREASE. DESPITE HAVING WELL IN EXCESS OF 100 FT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. REAR ENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT WITH ABOUT 12K IN DAMAGE TO FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ORIGINAL ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED AFTER EXPERIENCING SEVERE BRAKE FADING WHEN HOT PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. DRILLED AND SLOTTED RACING ROTORS WERE INSTALLED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPA…

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10.3%
ODI 11325204 · 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE AND SATURATED THE AIR BAG AND THE MAIN FUSE BOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A TSB FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RENO BUICK GMC CADILLAC DEALER, LOCATED AT 900 KIETZKE LANE, RENO, NV 89502, [phone removed], WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A FACTORY DEFECT. THE TECHNICIAN REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER AND, THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO COVER TEN PERCENT OF THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE…

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31.5%
ODI 10978895 · 43,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL OR SENSOR FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, AND JUST SLAMMED THE BRAKES REAR ENDING THE STOPPED CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. I HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY FRONT END AND THE CAR I HIT WAS TOTALED. THAT AIR BAG SHOULD OF DEPLOYED.

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42.7%
ODI 11047634

TAKATA RECALL WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE AIRBAG APPROXIMATELY 1-2 YEARS AGO. WHEN I CALLED SILVEIRA, THEY HADN'T RECEIVED THE PART FROM TAKATA YET. I'VE CHECKED WITH SILVEIRA A COUPLE OF TIMES SINCE AND STILL NO REPLACEMENT PART!

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23.8%
ODI 11465839

I was involved in a traffic collision. A large vehicle turned left in front of me and I t boned that vehicle. We were traveling about 30-35 MPH at the moment of impact. My vehicle sustained major damage ($20,000+) to repair according to the body shop. My wife, daughter and myself sustained injuries. My wife and I have significant injuries. I truly believe, based on vehicle damages, and injuries that our airbags should’ve deployed. I believe it has a fault sensor that should be inspected.

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34.5%
ODI 11283041

I WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON OHIO TURNPIKE WITH MY FAMILY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK TIRES STARTED TO FEEL WEIRD. I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN A LITTLE BY PUMPING MY BREAKS, BUT THE WHEEL GAVE A SHARP PULL TO THE LEFT FOR NO REASON. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX 60-70 MPH WHEN I FELT A STRONG PULL TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE AND MY SEAT STARTED TO VIBRATE. I COULDN'T CONTROL THE STEERING AND INFORMED EVERYONE IN THE VEHICLE AT THAT TIME THAT WE WERE GOING TO CRASH. I AM POSITIVE THAT THIS DEFECT IN THE STEERING/BREAKING SYSTEM RESULTED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. IF TH…

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12.1%
ODI 11417456

GMC SUV - Hydroplaned -- could not achieve Traction Control despite moving away from water patch.. Front Angle Crashed into Concrete Median; All Side Airbags Deployed, No Front Airbags Deployed.

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41.8%
ODI 11424049

Make left turn and distracted by kids in the back. Looked back and felt a crash. Collided with a traffic signal pole and caused major/total damage to vehicle. Driver side airbag DID NOT deploy causing injury to neck, shoulder, and lower back.

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31.8%
ODI 11451816

“Service safety restraint system” warning light message appears on dash. Airbag indicator light on indicating and advised airbags are inoperative due to faulty circuit. No power to roof console leading to inoperative sunroof, overhead lights, rear hatch operating button, and garage opener.

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20.9%
ODI 11508701 · 1,100 mi

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the "Service SRS” message was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a failure with the passenger safety restraint system; however, the remedy for the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired, and that the safety restraint system was reset. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 1,100.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Fuel/Propulsion System
00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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62.0%
ODI 11047131 · 75,000 mi

FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AND PARKED. EXTENDED CRANK AFTER (OVERNIGHT) ENGINE OFF PARK. FUEL PUDDLE NOTICED UNDER PARKED VEHICLE ON GARAGE FLOOR AND DRIVEWAY AFTER OVERNIGHT PARKING. SMELL AND FUEL LEAK SEEMED WORSE WITH A FULL TANK. ALSO NOTICED MORE FREQUENT AUTO SHUT OFF AT FUEL STATION DURING AUTOMATIC FILLING. DEALER DROPPED TANK AND FOUND A FUEL LINE THAT WAS 'RUBBED' THROUGH TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. I WILL DOCUMENT WITH PICTURES UPON MY RETURN TO THE DEALERSHIP IF NEEDED FOR FUTURE. I FIND THIS COMPLETEL…

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52.5%
ODI 11152257 · 70,000 mi

VERY STRONG SMELL OF A GAS LEAK ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. NO MATTER THE FUEL LEVEL, RUNNING OR STOPPED FOR HOURS.

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53.4%
ODI 11162536 · 49,200 mi

THIS IS ABOUT A 2017 YUKON XL BREAK FAILING TO OPERATE THE PREVIOUS 2016 YUKON MODELS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND HAVE A RECALL BULLETIN NO: PIT5361B AND THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO ADDRESS OR ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM

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23.8%
ODI 11398614 · 5,000 mi

WHEN I LET GO OF THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. IT'S A SCARY FEELING, I FEEL LIKE DON'T HAVE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER PROBLEM THAT I HAVE IS THAT I CAN NOT PUT MY VEHICLE IN GEAR RIGHT AWAY WHEN I TURN ON THE ENGINE. ANOTHER PROBLEM THAT I HAVE IS RATTLING SOUND AND VIBRATION ON THE GAS PEDAL WHEN I ACCELERATE.

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00.0%

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36.4%
ODI 11689292

[XXX] [XXX] Phone: [XXX] Email: [XXX] [Date] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Subject: Safety Complaint Regarding 2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali – Repeated Engine Failures (VIN: [XXX] ) To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to formally file a safety complaint regarding my 2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali (VIN: [XXX] ) which I purchased in 2021. This vehicle has experienced repeated and dangerous mechanical failures that raise significant safety concer…

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2912.9%
ODI 11447127

I was traveling on the highway and the vehicle started to jolt, sputter and speed acceleration was reduced in a highly congested area with little room to maneuver. I had to quickly shift lanes and get off at the first exit I could as I figure out what the issue was. I immediately contacted my Dealership and they were able to get me an emergency appointment so my vehicle could be inspected that day. After the Dealers analysis they said that a lifter needed to be replaced. I have a brand new vehicle with less than 8,611 miles on it. The lifter is…

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137.7%
ODI 11512588

Vehicle stalled in the middle of highway. Truck decelerated rapidly with no warning. Was able to pull over before on small strip of shoulder before vehicle shut completely off. Law enforcement was called to shut down adjoining main lane as vehicle was in between main slab and on ramp. Vehicle was towed to local dealership. Problem was diagnosed by dealer as a fuel pump control module malfunction. Dealer and others in surrounding areas have multiple vehicles with same issue in their service department with no parts available through GM. There is…

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209.2%
ODI 11592952

Driving at 70 mph, the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. When attempting to place the vehicle back into drive, the vehicle dashboard Siad "vehicle condition not met" . I slowed the car and pulled over. It shifted into park but now will not start and will not go into neutral for towing.

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912.9%
ODI 11669610

I am filing this complaint regarding GM Recall N252494000 (NHTSA Campaign Number 25V274) for my 2024 GMC Yukon XL (VIN: [XXX] ). The issue involves a serious engine defect related to the crankshaft and/or connecting rods, which can result in catastrophic engine failure and loss of propulsion while driving, a clear and dangerous safety risk. I first became concerned when early reports of this issue began circulating publicly. As a father of young children, I became increasingly uneasy that my vehicle could potentially fail while in operation. Re…

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27.4%
ODI 11707598

I purchased this vehicle in May of 2025. It currently has 9840 miles on it. While driving in October the vehicle shut down and locked up. After getting it towed to a dealer I was told the diesel motor and the fuel system were blow and seized and need to be replace. The vehicle is still currently in North Carolina while I live in Virginia. Supposedly parts are in for repair for 3 weeks now and I still don't have my vehicle nor any info on when I will get back. Davenport GMC of Rocky Mount and GM have been rather useless in this process. I…

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12.9%
ODI 11714632

Vehicle has 2200 miles, equipped with the Diesel engine and failed at a red light. GM has to install a new engine.

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel44,750–81,750 mi57,500 mi12
ODI 10176973 · 78,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER IS READING INCORRECTLY ON 2004 GMC YUKON. IT READS 60 MPH WHEN STOPPED AND OVER 120 MPH AT APPROX 60 MPH. MY ONLINE RESEARCH HAS UNCOVERED THOUSANDS OF THESE FAILURES AND SEVERAL POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS ARE IN THE BEGINNING PROCESS. GMC, TO DATE, HAS ISSUED NO RECALL. *JB

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ODI 10177270 · 40,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER FAILURE. AFTER 5 MINUTE STOP WITH ENGINE OFF, SPEEDOMETER REGISTERED APPROX 55 WHILE GOING 25. PULLED OVER, STOPPED, SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED. SPEEDOMETER STUCK AT 60. KEPT CLIMBING WHILE STOPPED. THEN WHEN DRIVING SPEED ADDED TO HIGHER SET POINT. READ OVER 100 MPH AT STOP 2 MILES LATER. THERE ARE 100'S OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AT HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/CHEVROLET-TAHOE/T2BGKBGI55EKNU77C/P11 CLEARLY NOT A NORMAL WEAR PROBLEM ON VEHICLE. THIS IS CLEARLY A RECALL. JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE DIES BEC…

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ODI 10180765 · 137,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER ERRATIC ON MY 2004 GMC YUKON. THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL HUNDREDS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. THIS HAS GOT TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *JB

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Electrical System29,375–129,166 mi85,000 mi10
ODI 10131836 · 28,500 mi

ON ARRIVAL FROM 80-MILE TRIP, WE PARKED VEHICLE AND TURNED-OFF IGNITION. UPON ALIGHTING FROM VEHICLE, WE DETECTED A BURNING ODOR. INSPECTION REVEALED SMOKE RELEASED THROUGH FRONT GRILLE. RELEASE OF HOOD ALLOWED SMOKE TO BILLOW-OUT. FLAMES EMERGED IMMEDIATELY, SPREADING QUICKLY FROM ENGINE BAY REARWARD, ENGULFING ENTIRE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS DESTROYED, ALONG WITH OTHER VEHICLE PARKED ALONGSIDE. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO IMMEDIATE CALL FOR HELP AND EXTINGUISHED ALL FIRES WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF CALL. *NM

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ODI 10170598 · 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 GMC YUKON XL DENALI FAILS. IT WILL EITHER READ 0 - 5, OR 70-100. I CAN'T TELL HOW FAST/SLOW I AM GOING. WHEN CALLING THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, AND WILL COST $500 - 700!!! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND AFTER RESEARCHING, HAVE FOUND OUT THAT MANY, MANY, MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS... PLEASE FORCE A RECALL? I CAN'T AFFORD THIS REPAIR, NOR DO I THINK ANY OF US SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT WHEN IT IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY PART FROM THE MANUFACTURER...*NM

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ODI 10225849 · 90,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 GMC YUKON XL DENALI HAS STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. IT STAYS PEGGED AT 110MPH. IT NEVER WORKS CORRECTLY. *TR

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SteeringToo few reports for a range10 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10321515 · 10 mi

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS , INHERENT IN OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS; AS YET TO BE ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED BYBGENERAL MOTORS. FOR JUST ONE OF THE MANY, TRUE CONCERNS: THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: A) SERVUCE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863. B) NHTSA ITEM NUMER: 10006616. C) SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: LACK OF STEERING ASSIST WHEN STOPPED OR DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANUEVERS. *MR AS SHARED, THIS IS ONLY ONE OF THE NUMEROUS, EVER PR…

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ODI 10331562 · 10 mi

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERN, INHERENT WITHIN OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS; AS YET, NEITHER ADDRESSED NOR CORRECTED BY THE GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY GMC DIVISION. WITH JUST ONE OF THE MANY CONCERNS, THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863, NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10006616. SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, WE HAVE BEEN IGNORED, LED ON, AND MISLED, WHICH CREATED TIME EXPIRATION. SINCE THE BEGINNING, WITH THE EVER PRESE…

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ODI 10415945 · 100,100 mi

VEHICLE STEERING LOCKED WHILE MAKING A TURN.

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Service Brakes93,440–145,000 mi114,000 mi7
ODI 10475115 · 114,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING/ BRAKING NORMALLY, BRAKE PEDAL SUNK DOWN TO FLOOR. LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING SLOW AND NO OTHER CARS WERE AROUND BECAUSE STOPPING AT 30 MPH TOOK A VERY LONG SPACE. I FOUND OUT THAT 1 BRAKE LINE ROTTED THROUGH TILL IT LEAKED AND 3 OTHERS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. GMC DOES NOT MAKE REPLACEMENT LINES THEY NEED TO BE CUSTOM MADE. *TR

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ODI 10548884 · 75,500 mi

I HAVE A 2004 GMC YUKON XL AND ON 10/21/13 MY BRAKE COMPLETELY GAVE OUT. LUCKILY I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT TEN MPH AND WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO A STOP. THIS WAS A VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE CONDITION. MY SON USUAL DRIVES THIS TRUCK TO SCHOOL AND WORK THANK GOD HE WAS NOT BEHIND THE WHEEL. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THE BRAKE LINES ARE COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE BRAKE LINE UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT DOOR JUST BEHIND THE ABS UNIT CORRODED THROUGH. ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES SHOW MAJOR CORROSION. THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 76,500 MILES ON IT. THIS SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN TO…

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ODI 10620882 · 160,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES ON MY 2004 XL YUKON WENT OUT LEAVING ME HELPLESS WITH MY 5 YEAR OLD TWIN DAUGHTERS. I WAS OUT DOING ERRANDS YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS TRAVELING 55 MILES AN HOUR ON A MAJOR SIDE HIGHWAY WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE AND MY FOOT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR.... I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP I WAS PETRIFIED BECAUSE I WAS IN FULL TRAFFIC. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD INTO THE GRASS TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. THIS WAS THE MOST FRIGHTENING SITUATION I HAVE EVER BEEN IN. WHEN MY HUSBAND ARRIVED HOME I EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED , HE LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK…

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Service Brakes, HydraulicToo few reports for a range70,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10273528 · 35,964 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON XL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR SERVICE AND A LEAK WAS DISCOVERED COMING FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 04V045000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 05V043000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 35,964.

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ODI 10416724 · 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT SUDDENLY DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE OWNER AND HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 70,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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ODI 10420939 · 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT WAS EXITING A PARKING SPACE AT 3 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE. THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. FORM RETURND NO CHANGE

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Air BagsToo few reports for a range14,167 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10143843 · 14,167 mi

THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF IN MY VEHICLE. WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP IN MAY AND JUNE AND AGAIN IN NOVEMBER. THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DETECT PROBLEM. GM HAS SPOKE WITH MYSELF AND THE DEALERSHIP. GM HAS TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO, IF THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM IS THAT IS GOES ON AND OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES AND THERE IS NO PATTERN TO IT. IT DIDN'T COME ON FOR 3 MONTHS AND IS NOW COMING ON AGAIN. I HAVE CONTACTED ON-STAR WHEN IT COMES ON AT TIMES AND THEY HAVE INFO…

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ODI 10169280 · 5,658 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 YUKON XL ON 10-19-04 AND I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLES AIR BAG SYSTEM EVER SINCE. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN ON AT LEAST 12 OCCASIONS, WITH REPEAT VISITS FOR SAME PROBLEM USUALLY THE SAME DAY. MY CAR HAS GIVEN OFF NUMEROUS CODES WHICH INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: B0026, B0040, B0041, B0043, B2470, B0229, B3770. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO 3 SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS WHERE THEY HAVE REPLACED HARNESSES, WIRES, CONNECTORS ETC. NONE OF THIS SEEMS TO HAVE WORKED. I HAVE FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS ALSO HAVE HAD NY HOR…

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ODI 10214959 · 41,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE SIDE MIDDLE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SOFT TISSUE INJURIES TO HER NECK, SHOULDER, BACK, AND LEGS. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 41,500.

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Engine And Engine CoolingToo few reports for a range65,500 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10114948 · 14,595 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S POWER SIDE SEAT BEGINS TO MOVE FORWARD. THE DEALER STATES THERE WAS NO SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWELVE OCCASIONS. THE DRIVER'S SEAT MEMORY SWITCH WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS NOISE AT IDLE AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED, THE SATELLITE RADIO WOULD LOSE FREQUENCY, THE SEAM ON THE DRIVERS SEAT MATERIAL WAS WEARING AND THE HORN WAS DELAYED. *SC *JB

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ODI 10201905 · 140,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE ABOVE 10 MPH. SHE ADDED OIL TO THE ENGINE AND PLANS TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 140,200.

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ODI 10255767 · 65,500 mi

MY 2004 GMC YUKON XL SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. IT WAS STUCK AT 10MPH FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. IT WENT BACK DOWN TO ZERO BUT WOULD NOT REGISTER PROPERLY AFTER THAT. IT IS PRESENTLY STUCK AT 120MPH EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS OFF. I DID CONTACT GM AN THEY SAID THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BRING IT IN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICTS AND IT WOULD BE COVERED ONLY IF IT WAS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER THAT WAS BAD. *TR

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Vehicle Speed ControlToo few reports for a range46,000 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10149316 · 49,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK AT 80 MILES PER HOUR. THE PROCESS TO FIX THE VEHICLE REQUIRES THEM TO TAKE THE PART OFF SHIP IT TO DALLAS OR HOUSTON (MIN 3 DAYS W/O VEHICLE). REPAIRERS HAVE BEEN BEHIND (MIN 1 WEEK W/O VEHICLE). ACCORDING TO MY SERVICE PROVIDER THEY HAVE 5 OTHERS WAITING FOR THE SAME TYPE OF WORKED TO BE PERFORMED. IF THERE ARE 5 PEOPLE WAITING TO HAVE THEIR SPEEDOMETER REPAIRED (AT THE SAME TIME) SOUNDS LIKE A CONSISTENT PROBLEM. I DON'T KNOW HOW "ONE" STICKS THEIR SPEEDOMETER. *JB

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ODI 10190017 · 43,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 GMC YUKON WITH 46,000 MILES AND THE SPEEDOMETER HAS STARTED STICKING AT RANDOM POINTS ON THE GAUGE. SITTING STILL WITH THE KEY OFF THE SPEEDOMETER CAN READ 10, 50 OR EVEN 70 MPH. AT THE MOMENT THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE INTERMITTENT, AND I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS, AND FOUND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CHEVROLET TAHOE, THE SAME TRUCK AS I HAVE EXCEPT LABELED AS A CHEVROLET . A REPLACEMENT FROM GM IS MORE THAN $500, INCLUDING THEIR INSTALLATION AND RECALIBRATING. I FIND THIS TO BE VERY CONCERNING FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY …

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ODI 10190121 · 35,500 mi

WHILST DRIVING ON I-10 IT WAS NOTED THE INDICATED SPEED WAS LESS THAN POSTED. I ACCELERATED , BUT THE INDICATED SPEED DID NOT INCREASE. BY THE TIME I REALIZED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS READING INCORRECTLY I WAS ZOOMING PAST OTHER TRAFFIC. I WAS LIKELY TRAVELING 90 MPH IN THE 70 MPH ZONE. THIS WAS AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE EVENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER FAILURES WERE VERY COMMON IN 2003 AND 2004 GM/GMC VEHICLES, BUT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . HE TOLD ME IF HE HAD A…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 2148 reports

2022: 44 complaints · 2023: 148 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
202261644
2023543148
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
202216602
202321700

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentElectrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelElectrical SystemSteeringService BrakesService Brakes, HydraulicAir BagsEngine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel—0000000
Electrical System0—
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ODI 10321515 · 10 mi

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS , INHERENT IN OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS; AS YET TO BE ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED BYBGENERAL MOTORS. FOR JUST ONE OF THE MANY, TRUE CONCERNS: THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: A) SERVUCE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863. B) NHTSA ITEM NUMER: 10006616. C) SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: LACK OF STEERING ASSIST WHEN STOPPED OR DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANUEVERS. *MR AS SHARED, THIS IS ONLY ONE OF THE NUMEROUS, EVER PR…

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ODI 10331562 · 10 mi

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERN, INHERENT WITHIN OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS; AS YET, NEITHER ADDRESSED NOR CORRECTED BY THE GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY GMC DIVISION. WITH JUST ONE OF THE MANY CONCERNS, THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863, NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10006616. SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, WE HAVE BEEN IGNORED, LED ON, AND MISLED, WHICH CREATED TIME EXPIRATION. SINCE THE BEGINNING, WITH THE EVER PRESE…

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ODI 10780294 · 170,000 mi

MY 2004 YUKON HAS AT LEAST THREE MAJOR LEAKS IN THE BRAKE LINES CAUSED BY CORROSION. RESEARCH FOUND THAT THIS DEFECT WAS IDENTIFIED SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLES WERE SOLD NEW BUT REFUSED TO ISSUE RECALLS. I WAS IN A NEAR ACCIDENT WHEN MY BRAKES WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR SUDDENLY. ALSO THE STABILIZER SYSTEM FAILS WITHOUT NOTICE AND THE DASH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (GAS GAUGE, TEMP GAUGE, VOLTAGE AND OIL PRESSURE GAUGES WORKS ON AND OFF.

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1
ODI 11328724 · 138,554 mi

CLUSTER DASHBOARD FAILS TO LIGHT UP WHEN THE KEY TURNS ON THE VEHICLE. NONE IS THE DASHBOARD INDICATORS MOVE OR LIGHT UP, NOT ABLE TO SEE SPEED, MILES, GAS GAGE, ETC. IT TAKES 40 MINUTE INTO A DRIVE BEFORE IT TURNS ON RANDOMLY.

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Steering0
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ODI 10321515 · 10 mi

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS , INHERENT IN OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS; AS YET TO BE ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED BYBGENERAL MOTORS. FOR JUST ONE OF THE MANY, TRUE CONCERNS: THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: A) SERVUCE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863. B) NHTSA ITEM NUMER: 10006616. C) SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: LACK OF STEERING ASSIST WHEN STOPPED OR DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANUEVERS. *MR AS SHARED, THIS IS ONLY ONE OF THE NUMEROUS, EVER PR…

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ODI 10331562 · 10 mi

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERN, INHERENT WITHIN OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS; AS YET, NEITHER ADDRESSED NOR CORRECTED BY THE GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY GMC DIVISION. WITH JUST ONE OF THE MANY CONCERNS, THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863, NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10006616. SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, WE HAVE BEEN IGNORED, LED ON, AND MISLED, WHICH CREATED TIME EXPIRATION. SINCE THE BEGINNING, WITH THE EVER PRESE…

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ODI 11462501

While driving on the freeway at 75 mph I felt significant reduction in speed and the rpms went pretty high. It felt as if I had my foot on the accelerator and the brake at the same time. There was also a burnt smell. After a few minutes it went back to normal. This continued to happen sporadically so I took it to my mechanic he inspected the vehicle could not find an issue he also ran a code scan. No codes pertaining to this issue only knocker sensor and O2 sensor. I replaced those anyway. Then a few days later I was driving to work at it happe…

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ODI 10324188

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS, INHERENT WITH OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS; AS YET TO BE ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED BY THE GENERAL MOTORS GMC DIVISION. A)THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863. NHTSA ITEM NUMER: 10006616. B) THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN FULLY STOPPED, AT TIMES, PRESSES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. C)THE AIR CONDITIONER THAT EVER EMITS A MOLDY SMELL. D) THE EVER PRESENT, INTERIOR MOLDY SMELL. E) …

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ODI 10327283

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS, INHERENT WITH OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS: A) THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863. THE NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10006616. B) THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN FULLY STOPPED, AT TIMES, PRESSES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. C) THE AIR CONDITIONER THAT EVER EMITS A MOLDY SMELL. D) THE DRIVER SIDE AIR CONDITIONER, AT TIMES, BLOWS HOT, WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE BLOWS COLD. E) THE EVER PRESENT IN…

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ODI 10327283

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS, INHERENT WITH OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS: A) THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863. THE NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10006616. B) THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN FULLY STOPPED, AT TIMES, PRESSES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. C) THE AIR CONDITIONER THAT EVER EMITS A MOLDY SMELL. D) THE DRIVER SIDE AIR CONDITIONER, AT TIMES, BLOWS HOT, WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE BLOWS COLD. E) THE EVER PRESENT IN…

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ODI 10780294 · 170,000 mi

MY 2004 YUKON HAS AT LEAST THREE MAJOR LEAKS IN THE BRAKE LINES CAUSED BY CORROSION. RESEARCH FOUND THAT THIS DEFECT WAS IDENTIFIED SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLES WERE SOLD NEW BUT REFUSED TO ISSUE RECALLS. I WAS IN A NEAR ACCIDENT WHEN MY BRAKES WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR SUDDENLY. ALSO THE STABILIZER SYSTEM FAILS WITHOUT NOTICE AND THE DASH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (GAS GAUGE, TEMP GAUGE, VOLTAGE AND OIL PRESSURE GAUGES WORKS ON AND OFF.

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ODI 11462501

While driving on the freeway at 75 mph I felt significant reduction in speed and the rpms went pretty high. It felt as if I had my foot on the accelerator and the brake at the same time. There was also a burnt smell. After a few minutes it went back to normal. This continued to happen sporadically so I took it to my mechanic he inspected the vehicle could not find an issue he also ran a code scan. No codes pertaining to this issue only knocker sensor and O2 sensor. I replaced those anyway. Then a few days later I was driving to work at it happe…

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ODI 10324188

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS, INHERENT WITH OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS; AS YET TO BE ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED BY THE GENERAL MOTORS GMC DIVISION. A)THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863. NHTSA ITEM NUMER: 10006616. B) THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN FULLY STOPPED, AT TIMES, PRESSES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. C)THE AIR CONDITIONER THAT EVER EMITS A MOLDY SMELL. D) THE EVER PRESENT, INTERIOR MOLDY SMELL. E) …

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ODI 10327283

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS, INHERENT WITH OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS: A) THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863. THE NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10006616. B) THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN FULLY STOPPED, AT TIMES, PRESSES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. C) THE AIR CONDITIONER THAT EVER EMITS A MOLDY SMELL. D) THE DRIVER SIDE AIR CONDITIONER, AT TIMES, BLOWS HOT, WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE BLOWS COLD. E) THE EVER PRESENT IN…

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ODI 10327283

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS, INHERENT WITH OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS: A) THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863. THE NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10006616. B) THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN FULLY STOPPED, AT TIMES, PRESSES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. C) THE AIR CONDITIONER THAT EVER EMITS A MOLDY SMELL. D) THE DRIVER SIDE AIR CONDITIONER, AT TIMES, BLOWS HOT, WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE BLOWS COLD. E) THE EVER PRESENT IN…

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ODI 10327283

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS, INHERENT WITH OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS: A) THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863. THE NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10006616. B) THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN FULLY STOPPED, AT TIMES, PRESSES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. C) THE AIR CONDITIONER THAT EVER EMITS A MOLDY SMELL. D) THE DRIVER SIDE AIR CONDITIONER, AT TIMES, BLOWS HOT, WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE BLOWS COLD. E) THE EVER PRESENT IN…

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ODI 10327283

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS, INHERENT WITH OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS: A) THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863. THE NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10006616. B) THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN FULLY STOPPED, AT TIMES, PRESSES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. C) THE AIR CONDITIONER THAT EVER EMITS A MOLDY SMELL. D) THE DRIVER SIDE AIR CONDITIONER, AT TIMES, BLOWS HOT, WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE BLOWS COLD. E) THE EVER PRESENT IN…

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ODI 11328724 · 138,554 mi

CLUSTER DASHBOARD FAILS TO LIGHT UP WHEN THE KEY TURNS ON THE VEHICLE. NONE IS THE DASHBOARD INDICATORS MOVE OR LIGHT UP, NOT ABLE TO SEE SPEED, MILES, GAS GAGE, ETC. IT TAKES 40 MINUTE INTO A DRIVE BEFORE IT TURNS ON RANDOMLY.

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

6 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

6 mentions · 6.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 70,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10286095 · 37,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON. THE POWER STEERING SHAFT IN THE PUMP BROKE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.

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ODI 10323275

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS, INHERENT WITH OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS; AS YET TO BE ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED BY THE GENERAL MOTORS GMC DIVISION; THOUGH REPORTED. A) THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863; NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10006616.. B) THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN FULLY STOPPED; AT TIMES, PRESSES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR.. C) THE AIR CONDITIONER THAT EVER EMITS A MOLDY SMELL.. D) THE DRIVER SIDE AIR C…

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ODI 10324188

SINCE FIRST PURCHASE, THE EVER PRESENT CONCERNS, INHERENT WITH OUR GENERAL MOTORS GMC YUKON XL, HAVE GROWN; TO WHEREBY, THEY ARE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING CONCERNS; AS YET TO BE ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED BY THE GENERAL MOTORS GMC DIVISION. A)THE SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, LOCKING STEERING, WHEN TURNING: SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 01863. NHTSA ITEM NUMER: 10006616. B) THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN FULLY STOPPED, AT TIMES, PRESSES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. C)THE AIR CONDITIONER THAT EVER EMITS A MOLDY SMELL. D) THE EVER PRESENT, INTERIOR MOLDY SMELL. E) …

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

6 mentions · 6.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 32,334 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10130157 · 29,109 mi

WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH ON A 102 DEGREE DAY, MY FUEL TANK WAS AT 1/2 FULL. THE ENGINE STALLED AND I LOST ALL ACCELERATION, MAKING IT DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAY CONDITIONS. WHEN I SLOWED TO 20 MPH AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I LOST ALL POWER OF STEERING AND BRAKES. I EXPERIENCED "VAPOR LOCK" ACCORDING TO THE GM CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO EVALUATED MY PROBLEM THE FOLLOWING DAY (UNDER A COOL ENGINE CONDITION).HE FOUND NO DEFECTS WITH A COOL ENGINE ON A 60 DEGREE MORNING.

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ODI 10135476 · 40,743 mi

OUR 2004 GMC YUKON CONTINUES TO STALL WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY DURING HOT WEATHER AND ON INCLINES. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED ON 6/29/05, 7/29/05, AND ON 9/6/05. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM WITH NEW FUEL PUMPS. *NM

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ODI 10156853 · 24,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LEAVE US ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER IT IS THE FUEL PUMP. THEY HAVE REPLACED 3 TIMES NOW BUT STILL STALLING, WON'T START, DIES WHILE DRIVING, ETC... SO FAR THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED, THE DEALER JUST KEEPS CHANGING THE FUEL PUMP. THEY TELL US GM KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMPS ON THESE SUV'S. *NM

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

5 mentions · 5.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 12,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 10153178 · 7,000 mi

MY CAR HAS COMPLETELY DIED THREE TIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE FIRST TIME WAS JULY 2004, THE SECOND TIME WAS EARLY OCT 2005 AND THE LAST TIME WAS JAN 19, 05. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES AT THREE VERY DIFFERENT ALTITUDES. WHEN THE CAR DIES I HAVE NO BRAKES, POWER STEERING OR ANYTHING ELSE FOR THAT MATTER. THE CAR WILL RESTART AFTER A WHILE. THE FIRST TIME IT DIED, I THOUGHT I WAS GOING OFF A CLIFF ON A PASS. THE LAST TWO TIMES WERE ON BUSY INTERSTATES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES…

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ODI 10186530 · 12,000 mi

WHILE TOWING OUR BOAT IN HOT WEATHER THE ENGINE STALLS/KILLS LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITH NO POWER STEERING/BRAKES ETC. DEALER CANNOT REPLICATE FAILURE, GM HAS NO FIX HAS KILLED 8 TIMES OVER 3 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. I WANT A FIX. *JB

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ODI 10286095 · 37,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON. THE POWER STEERING SHAFT IN THE PUMP BROKE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

3 mentions · 3.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 140,200 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10201905 · 140,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE ABOVE 10 MPH. SHE ADDED OIL TO THE ENGINE AND PLANS TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 140,200.

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ODI 10267692 · 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS INACCURATE SPEEDS. WHILE IDLING, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL READ 40 MPH OR JUMP FROM 40 MPH TO 100 MPH. THE ONLY NEW EQUIPMENT WAS THE REAR BUMPER, WHICH WAS REPLACED IN 2006. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL. HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR FREE DUE TO THE MILEAGE. THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WAS THE ONLY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURES. TH…

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ODI 11149781 · 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON XL. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 182,000.

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

2 mentions · 2.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 74,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10117987

I HAVE THREE SEPARATE COMPLAINTS: 1) IN DECEMBER 2004 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD CRASHING SOUND THAT CAME FROM UNDERNEATH OF THE HOOD OF MY YUKON. IT WAS APPARENT THAT SOMETHING CAME APART FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD BECAUSE WHEN I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, AND THEN PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY; THERE WAS NOTHING VISIBLE IN ANY OF THE FREEWAY LANES WHICH WOULD INDICATE THAT I RAN OVER SOMETHING. WHATEVER CAME APART, YOU COULD HEAR IT BEING DRUG FROM THE FRONT, ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR OF THE TR…

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ODI 10483425 · 74,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WENT JERKY. *TR

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 1.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 24,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10156853 · 24,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LEAVE US ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER IT IS THE FUEL PUMP. THEY HAVE REPLACED 3 TIMES NOW BUT STILL STALLING, WON'T START, DIES WHILE DRIVING, ETC... SO FAR THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED, THE DEALER JUST KEEPS CHANGING THE FUEL PUMP. THEY TELL US GM KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMPS ON THESE SUV'S. *NM

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b