2004 GMC Sierra Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra Denali years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali. That ranks 10th out of 18 Sierra Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 86,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 GMC Sierra Denali problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 27% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 18% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 5,300 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 135,522 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | 5,300 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 23,520 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 GMC Sierra Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving down route 24 in lewes, delaware approaching a yellow light when the car in front of me stopped. I applied the brakes and they completely failed despite putting the peddle all the way to the floor. I was forced to veer onto the shoulder then into a farmers field in order to slow the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra denali. The contact stated while traveling approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal was able to be fully depressed and the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the brake lines were corroded. The contact also…
Front brake line failure due to corrosion, in june 2012 have to replace entire brake line system. *js
2004 gmc sierra 6 liter v8 - exhaust manifold bolts broken off - $600 to repair. Design and/or part defect. Dealer said this happens. Recall or have gm correct? *tr
Over the past week, i noticed that my gmc denali truck was pulling to the left so i had to oversteer to the right. Each day, the effect became more pronounced so i had the local gmc dealer check out the truck. The problem was that the cords in the front goodyear wrangler hp tire had separated--it…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra Denali model years, the 2004 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.