2004 GMC Yukon XL Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.46/5 Average
86 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Half-ton models now feature standard Hydroboost brakes, a tire-pressure monitoring system and newly styled optional 17-inch aluminum wheels. The trailering package now includes a 7-to-4-pin brake wiring adapter. For added safety, there is now a front passenger seatbelt reminder. Also, a sunroof and rear-seat entertainment system can be ordered together for the first time. Lastly, GMC has lowered the output figures for the Vortec 8100 -- the engine is now rated at 320 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque.

Pros:
  • Huge interior space, strong lineup of V8 engines, Quadrasteer four-wheel steering system, extensive list of available features.
Cons:
  • Some cheap interior materials considering the price, questionable build quality.

User Reviews:

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  • Nice but not trouble free. - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    We bought this to pull our travel trailer and haul the four kids around. Towing power is nice but the interior is not nearly as useful as the Honda Odyssey we traded in. In the last 4 months we have had to change the thermostat, have the gauge cluster replace, and have an air bag light coming on and off. Not trouble free by any standard. This is a really nice vehicle but the quality is not all that great. Just make sure to have money set aside for repairs!

  • Happy Yukon XL Owner - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    Before i bought my Yukon, I rented them from Avis and Hertz. Loved driving them better than Caddy Devilles that I used to rent. Bought my 04 XL in fall of 04 and have never been sorry that I did. My first SUV..mid size SW before (Olds and Buicks) Drives like a car. My wife enjoys driving it. We have been on highway trips with 8 on board including all of the luggage. Amazingly the brake pads lasted for 80,000 miles before they needed to be replaced. Replaced them with original factory pads and they also lasted 80,000 miles. I like my 04 better than the newer 2007 to 2010 ones because of the folding armrests on the front bucket seats. The newer ones dont have them anymore.

  • The best large SUV Ive ever driven!! - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    i love the denali. once i sat in the drivers seat i fell in love with it. it has great throttle response, and a very comfortable ride.

  • DONT BUY!! - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    purchased 2004 yukon xl 2wheel drive, makes loud popping or clanging noise continues for at least five to ten minutes after car is turned off, it rides like a fifteen year old car that needs a tune up, vibrates in steering wheel and dash while sitting stopped, dealer says these 2004 just make more noise than older models, dealer wants to put weights on exhaust to stop vibration, basically when you spend 43,000 on a new suv and only have 1500 miles, we should not have to be going to dealer every other day and waiting on parts to "rig" the exhaust. ADVICE, DONT BUY GMC YUKON XL 2004 MODEL

  • Superb Ride - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    I drove every SUV out there before I bought and this had the room, looks, POWER(6.0), ride and equipment for the $$$$, this Denali was the rig.

  • the best suv ever - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    the gmc yukon xl is the best suv today the best work and more look and stel gmc has been sadowd by chvey now it is even beter no the heat is on its raising and if you get some thig else uyou will be miss out on professional grade A.P. GMC #1

  • Wind Whistle - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    Since about 500 miles there has been a very annoying wind whistle coming from the front windshield area. Has not been corrected yet. Bad for a 53K vehicle. Battery goes dead sometimes and dealer cannot locate problem. I purchase a new vehicle about every year and most are GM products. These problems have me thinking of changing!

  • Best - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    Best vehicle I have ever owned. Period.

  • This Car Kicks Butt - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    My wife was concerned about driving a "bigger" car. Shes always driven Volkswagens. She LOVED driving this car (we actually started out with the Yukon Denali and then bought the Yukon XL Denali.). Dont get me wrong, its a truck - its got the power of a truck and the size of a truck, but it is one, great luxury car.

  • Great tow vehicle - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    I pull a 9,000 pound travel trailer with the 6.0 engine and 4.10 rear end. It handles it very well. This is a great truck.

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