Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 2004 GMC Yukon. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering pump (four problems).
While driving on the freeway at 75 mph I felt significant reduction in speed and the rpms went pretty high. It felt as if I had my foot on the accelerator and the brake at the same time. There was also a burnt smell. After a few minutes it went back to normal. Read details...
Shaft internal to power steering pump broke causing sudden and complete loss of power steering and power brakes. Other similar failures were found doing an internet search. Read details...
In December of 2005, starting hearing a loud rattle coming from the left front side of my 2004 GMC Yukon with 26,099 miles. A couple of weeks later I took it to my local dealer under warranty. They wrote "lubricated body mount cushions". Read details...