2004 GMC Yukon GMC Yukon 2004

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2004 GMC Yukon repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (1%)

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2004 GMC Yukon electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 GMC Yukon

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85000 mi Cold air coming out of one side of dual zone a/c and hot coming out of other. with the temperature set the same for both. Outside temp was 94 deg f. Thermostats both set at 70 deg f.  
67000 mi gauge cluster replaced under recall warranty 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

130300 mi

US $200
AC was leaking so they refilled it and asked me to come back a week later so they could see where the leak was. When I returned they could not find a leak so they just sent me on my way. No problems yet, but I bet it'll leak out again. 
150000 mi

US $215
Alternator stopped charging the battery, and I had to get it replaced 
153000 mi

US $1170
The evaporator coil was leaking and had to be replaced. The part itself was around $300 or so, but the labor was quite expensive as they had to remove the front seats and the dash board to be able to work comfortably on the system. After this was finished they had to evac/recharge the AC system. All of these costs are included in the $1170 figure that I gave. 
185000 mi I had to replace the alternator and battery because the alternator stopped working. The alternator was covered under a warranty so it was free of charge, and the battery was new enough that I did not have to pay much to replace it. The work was done by myself in less than 2 hours but could have probably been done by someone who knows what they are doing in 30 minutes or so...it was very easy to get to and a simple repair. 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

135000 mi

US $64
Rear 3rd Brake Light was out. It comes as a complete kit as the bulbs can't be replaced. 
106800 mi

US $150
Blend doors 
197000 mi

US $50
Rear third brake light replaced. 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

187000 mi

US $500
Body Control Module had to be replaced. Prior to replacement, auto locks went on and off when driving, rear windshield wiper would go on and off (even when car was turned off), side view mirror would adjust itself while driving. Surprisingly enough, my check engine light (which has been on for about a year - catalytic converter?) is now off. 
191000 mi

US $40
Replaced passenger side headlight. Again. Update: Within 1 month the headlight went out again. There must be a short somewhere in the system - this is the 4th headlight we've replaced. High beams work fine, it's the low beam that keeps burning out. 
196000 mi

US $20
Brake lights and cruise control didn't work. Replaced the brake light switch. 
176000 mi

US $1200
few door actuators required replacement. 
185000 mi

US $15
AC doesn't work. Leak in the system. Recharge. With no success 
192000 mi

US $500
AC was working for few min and shutdown. Required few days to investigate. Has been replaced multiple AC components by using AC Kit (compressor, filter, condenser and so on) 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

65000 mi

US $400
Drivers side airflow would not heat. Actuator was replaced. 
91200 mi

US $600
Passenger side air flow would not heat. Actuator was replaced 
76000 mi

US $85
Rear window wiper motor not working 
77400 mi Replaced rear wiper motor. Replaced high mounted brake light bulb. 
126700 mi

US $773
Compressor, acumulator, freon 
130000 mi

US $128
Rear passenger window motor died. Replaced motor 
131000 mi

US $670
Replaced ac condenser and evap hose with rear unit and otube 
134000 mi

US $1210
AC compressor, clutch fan, dryer, O tube, freon 
134000 mi

US $415
replace left side temp actuator 
5000 mi Strange sound when turning on Air condition 
30000 mi Driver side window slow when closing 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

137000 mi rear wiper motor stopped working. It was two broken wires . I spliced the wires back together and wiper motor works again 
121500 mi

US $125
Brake Control Module failed so brake lights did not work. Also affected cruise control.  
159317 mi

US $350
Rear wiper failed and needed a new motor OnStar system displayed warning light. Dealer could not diagnose w/o replacing antenna & sensor. OnStar GPS was not working so I cancelled the service. replaced alternator - not charging batter 
158917 mi

US $450
replaced original alternator 
159800 mi

US $110
The rear heat was not blowing hot. Rear blend door actuator was locked in the default or cold position. The computer was bad also. Replaced both rear actuators and computer, parts from Amazon - simple plug in. 
180500 mi

US $100
replaced rear wiper control switch 
185000 mi

US $180
Rear High 3rd Brake Light failed during safety inspection. Simple plug in component for dealer. Parts cheaper online and easy repair, but needed to renew license plates ASAP. OEM part lasted almost 11 yrs 
191300 mi

US $180
rear wiper inoperable. replaced rear wiper motor with re-man'd motor. 
203000 mi

US $150
Blend door actuator for front a/c failed. repeatedly would only blow hot air. replaced the actuator with new part. Stealership wanted $1,100 to replace. fixed it for cost of part and 2.5 hrs of time. Hardest part was removing cover 
205000 mi

US $820
Had compressor, drier and fan clutch replaced. Car blowing barely cool at idle. Much colder now 
233000 mi

US $529
Right front airbag sensor replaced 
237134 mi

US $300
all 4 TPMS sensors replaced 

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2004 GMC Yukon Electrical Problems

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