4 Star Reviews for 2004 GMC Yukon XL

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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  • Love my Denali but its not perfect - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    Ive had my Denali for a couple of months and have upgraded it with 22" rims. It looks great, but its not perfect for a $53,000 vehicle. It needs heated mirrors, better second row seats (it would be nice if you can move them back and forth), and the third seat needs to hide in the floor.

  • 2004 GMC Yukon SLT XL - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    Except for the popping of the exhaust system, which the dealer replaced the vehicle has run great. Lousy gas mileage

  • love my suv!! - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    love my suv!!! Great on long trips, traveling with kids and in the mountains

  • Diluted Denali - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    Nice roomy SUV . Bought it to carry the new twin grandchildren. Removed passenger side bucket seat to facilitate loading & third seat useage. Need to have sliding windows in cargo area for pet comfort.Interior cheap materials, no locking gas gap door or spring loaded wipers. Now there is a Envoy Denali. What next a Malibu Denali? Nav system somewhat difficult to program. Not a full size spare & manual reccomends you dont use chains. Kind of negates use in snow country.

  • Yukon Transmissions stinks - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    This vehicle has been in for repairs over the years at least 5 times for transmissions problems - but 36 days after the dealer recommended a "transmission flush" - the entire transmission blows up! Co-incidence? I think NOT! I think it is pretty suspicious that after a recommended procedure of "flushing" is done to have the transmission blow up only after 36 days!!! DO NOT BUY A GMC PRODUCT!!!! Basically, the dealer and GMC complaint department says "too bad, so sad"

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Great vehicle - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    This is my first Yukon. Ive wanted one for a very long time, and finally got it. I love my Yukon. I have four wheel drive for the snow, and it handles it perfect. I feel very safe with my family in this car, and I have never had any problems with this truck. The gas mileage is horrible, but what can you expect from an SUV? I have installed XM satellite radio and I dont listen to the regular radio anymore. The sound is great too. The only thing I dislike is the 3rd row seating. There is no leg room. Your legs are up to your chest and the seats dont fold down into the floor. I have to pull them out (very heavy) whenever I want to use the extra cargo space and its a pain. A-

  • Not quite good enough - 2004 GMC Yukon XL
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    Looks great, well appointed, "clunk" in transmission and whistling noise on acceleration is very dissappointing

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