2004 GMC Yukon Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · data through 07/12/2026

31Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel complaints

19.6%Of all 158 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How electrical system: instrument cluster/panel ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL31 · 19.6%

SERVICE BRAKES27 · 17.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 15.8%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14 · 8.9%

ENGINE12 · 7.6%

Share of the 158 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 GMC Yukon overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED AN INFORMATIONAL LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARDS TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. HE…”NHTSA complaint 10340361 — filed 06/28/2010

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON. ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL HAVE FAILED. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER STATED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10296282 — filed 12/17/2009

“MY 2004 GMC YUKON SPEEDOMETER (MANUAL NEEDLE-TYPE) JUST KEEPS INCREASING ITS SPEED READING UNTIL IT "PEGS-OUT" AT THE 130 MPH MARK. IF YOU TURN OFF…”NHTSA complaint 10293352 — filed 11/24/2009

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Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 GMC Yukon have electrical system: instrument cluster/panel problems?

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel is the most-reported problem area on the 2004 GMC Yukon: 31 of 158 complaints on file (19.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 GMC Yukon have in total?

158 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system: instrument cluster/panel category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.