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2004 GMC Yukon XL vs 2005 GMC Yukon XL

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 XL2005 GMC Yukon XL
NHTSA complaints8742
Recall campaigns35
Service bulletins (TSBs)502575
Investigations00
Crash reports53
Fire reports20
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage47,000 mi68,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentGMC Yukon XLGMC Yukon XL
Electrical System3013
Steering124
Service Brakes85
Engine and Engine Cooling90
Engine27
Service Brakes, Hydraulic62
Air Bags52
Power Train43

Symptoms owners describe

Clunking / rattling90
Stalling70
Rust / corrosion60

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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.