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2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL, most often about the brakes (41% of complaints, typically around 102,500 miles). It is 4th of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years by number of complaints.
Complaints49
Recalls0
Crashes reported3
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0
Most common 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
Brakes
20 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 102,500 miles.
Was parked on a hill, when pulling away the brake pedal went to the floor but provided almost no breaking power. A few moments later, multiple beeps occurred with messages appearing on dash display (after the failure), about brake system needs checked or serviced, and stability system disabled. To catch the leaking…
My 2004 yukon the panel with the speed control started disappearing. Then it would come back on then disappear again. Now it don't work at all. I cant tell the gas amount, speed or miles. The stability light use to come on.
Electrical
19 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 99,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
While driving multiple times on the interstate doing 75 MPH. The speedometer just goes down to 25 or 30 MPH for a little while. Then to zero and stays there. I have to shut engine off to reset speedometer, then it works for another couple hundred miles. This has to be unsafe. I have 95000 miles now.
Speedometer issues, failure, improper readings, dealership won't repair as replacement was only covered if under 70,000 and parts only under 80,000. I have 90,000 on it now. I have owned the vehicle since it was brand new. I received no letters or recalls indicating a need to replace the cluster.
Stability control
9 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 103,500 miles.
Was parked on a hill, when pulling away the brake pedal went to the floor but provided almost no breaking power. A few moments later, multiple beeps occurred with messages appearing on dash display (after the failure), about brake system needs checked or serviced, and stability system disabled. To catch the leaking…
My 2004 yukon the panel with the speed control started disappearing. Then it would come back on then disappear again. Now it don't work at all. I cant tell the gas amount, speed or miles. The stability light use to come on.
Engine
6 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 121,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
Vehicle started fine, then as I was driving in neighborhood engine shut off and I lost all power, could not turn car without steering and crashed into curb up the street, car would not start, had aaa come tow to our home. Had a new battery, and would only take a charge when bypassing battery directly into engine. Now…
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred numerous times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic replaced the tac module and electronic throttle…
Steering
4 complaints · 8%Since 40-45k miles my GMC yukon 1500 xl has had a terrible slack in the steering. As I'm driving on the highway, gust of wind shifts the vehicle half a lane to the other side. There's been times I almost hit the car in the other lane. Everytime I took the car in for a check, the dealership was less than motivated to…
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. The mechanics cannot find anything wrong, and since this is not a continuous problem…
Suspension
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: rear.
Excessive rust build up on brake lines, rotors and calipers. Rotors & pads previously replaced in sept., 2008. Needed replacement again in oct., 2012 after only driving 16,000 miles. Brake lines are severely corroded and are in need of replacement. Control arm linkage attached to height sensor actuator also broke at…
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed during acceleration, the vehicle hesitated and the traction active warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air filter failed and needed to be replaced…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (20 complaints, typically around 102,500 miles); electrical (19 complaints, typically around 99,000 miles); stability control (9 complaints, typically around 103,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- It is 4th of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years by number of complaints, with 49 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.