MYRModel Year Report

2004 GMC Yukon Denali

◆ Worse than typical
2004 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:36:03.377Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Denali Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 109 complaints 2004 2005: 49 complaints 2005 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 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%

52% of complaints: electrical system — 57 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20140828

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 10%

10% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: traction control system — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 109

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2011 ● 2015

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.