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2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 vs 2004 Volvo XC90

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2004 GMC Yukon XL 15002004 Volvo XC90
NHTSA complaints36462
Recall campaigns06
Service bulletins (TSBs)98222
Investigations03
Crash reports09
Fire reports03
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)13–1516–19
Median reported incident mileage76,000 mi86,802 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentGMC Yukon XL 1500Volvo XC90
Electrical System18158
Power Train1145
Fuel System, Gasoline140
Fuel/propulsion System134
Engine528
Exterior Lighting032
Air Bags031
Engine and Engine Cooling224

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion50
Stalling036
Loss of power025
Brake problems025
Check engine light017
Hesitation / surging013
Electrical failures013
Airbag warning light07

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.