2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali XL years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL. That ranks 4th out of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (19 complaints, 39%), typically at around 99,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 49owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 39% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 31% | 103,388 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 18% | 103,388 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 8% | 138,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 8% | 128,706 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 8% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 6% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 139,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 190,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Stability control disabled comes on with engine power reduced. This happened as i as driving in the highway. Speed drastically reduced form 65 to 10 mph. I could have been killed. Gm is aware of this problem and will not act until there's a fatality because of this issue. I am afraid to drive this…
The instrument cluster is faulty do to battery drain. This problem persists with a majority of trucks and suv's of the same generation as my 2004 gmc yukon denali xl. The cost from the dealer to replace this part is approximately $2000. There are aftermarket instrument cluster to replace this part…
Without warning the brakes failed. Vehicle was in motion at time of failure, vehicle could not be stopped and at 30 mph ran through the red traffic light at a busy city intersection. Fortunately, no accident occurred. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. Dealer repaired vehicle. Invoice stated…
Stability control disabled comes on with engine power reduced. This happened as i as driving in the highway. Speed drastically reduced form 65 to 10 mph. I could have been killed. Gm is aware of this problem and will not act until there's a fatality because of this issue. This is criminal. Nhtsa…
I get this (comfort ride control) when i turn the key off and back on it there again. When i start it up.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali XL model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.