2004 GMC Yukon XL electrical system problems
The 2004 GMC Yukon XL has 35 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 30% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
35
Electrical System complaints
30%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2004 GMC Yukon XL have?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2004 GMC Yukon XL electrical system — 30% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.