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 PER YEAR
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| 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
31% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20150102
DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES, MY BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING A CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20140807
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, 20180204
31% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20190120
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, 20180924
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, 20081222
18% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 9 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20140401
8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS ENGAGES AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, THE SPEEDOMETER DIAL DISPLAYS 50 OR 90 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20081230
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (9 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
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 31% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.