MYRModel Year Report

2004 GMC Yukon Denali

◆ Worse than typical
2004 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:23.328Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
109
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

52% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 109 complaints 2004 109 2005: 49 complaints 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints
1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 109 complaints 2004 109 2005: 49 complaints 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints
1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 35 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2004 109 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 120 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2010 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019

2004: 109 complaints

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YearComplaints
199927
200018
200135
200229
200372
2004109
200549
200621
2007120
200858
200946
201053
201196
201228
201329
201573
201618
201712
20182
20193

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

52% · 57 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

At approximately 1:54 pm I was leaving work and I didn't get about 1,000 feet when I began to see smoke coming from the center console area where the cigarette lighter was.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-28

Service brakes

14% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Electronic stability control (esc)

10% · 11 reports
CRASH

Traction control system

7% · 8 reports
CRASH

Engine

6% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2004Complaint volume 109 complaints filed for this model year.

Buy-smart checklist

2004 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 57 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 11 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali 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.