2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 49
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
None on file
None on file
39% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 49 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 69 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
39% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Driving at 35 MPH when the brakes suddenly stopped working with no indication preceding incident. Vehicle made contact with curb before coming to a complete stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-02
Due to corroded brake lines, my brakes failed, causing a crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-07
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-04
Electrical system
39% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-20
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-24
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL. When the contact started the vehicle, the tire service monitor indicator illuminated. There was no failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-12-22
Electronic stability control (esc)
18% · 9 reportsSteering
8% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
This has occurred several times since the initial occurrence. At various speeds (5-55 MPH) the steering goes out and you cannot move the steering wheel. Our vehicle has been in the shop multiple times over the years to correct this.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-01
Engine
8% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 9 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.