Complaints
141
Crashes
6
Fires
7
Injuries
5
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 GMC Yukon Denali Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#134 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:64,504 mi
#223 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:83,495 mi
Fires:3
#311 complaints
Electronic Stability Control
Avg mileage:111,501 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument Cluster | 34 | — | — | 64,504 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | — | 3 | 83,495 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 11 | 1 | — | 111,501 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 67,822 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 8 | 1 | — | 144,135 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 136,102 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 92,891 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
Instrument Cluster
34
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,504
Electrical Faults
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
83,495
Electronic Stability Control
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,501
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,822
Traction Control System
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
144,135
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,102
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,891
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 GMC Yukon Denali — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 GMC Yukon Denali has 141 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Instrument Cluster with 34 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali?
Top reported problems: Instrument Cluster (34 complaints, avg 64,504 mi); Electrical Faults (23 complaints, avg 83,495 mi); Electronic Stability Control (11 complaints, avg 111,501 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,545 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali include 6 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 GMC Yukon Denali?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (instrument cluster) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon Denali reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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