2004 GMC Sierra Denali Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 45%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali, 45% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am experiencing the exact problem that is described regarding the recall of Gmc light trucks for ABS activation at slow speeds due to corrosion of the hub and wheel assembly. I have a 2004 Gmc Sierra Denali which, according to Gmc, is not included in the massive recall prompted by your investigation. My issue, as described by the dealer, is exactly the same as the issue and reason for recalling those other vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10184356, filed 2007-03, 48,000 miles“I was driving down route 24 in lewes, delaware approaching a yellow light when the car in front of me stopped. I applied the brakes and they completely failed despite putting the peddle all the way to the floor. I was forced to veer onto the shoulder then into a farmers field in order to slow the truck down enough to force it into park. Apparently the hydraulic brake lines on these trucks are completely exposed to the elements and have a history of failing. Once that happens, the rear calipers lock up and there are no brakes at all switch can cause a crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10611180, filed 2014-07, 108,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Sierra Denali. The contact stated while traveling approximately 5 MPH, the brake pedal was able to be fully depressed and the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the brake lines were corroded. The contact also mentioned that the failure was experienced twice. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10534022, filed 2013-08, 86,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 18% |
| 2019 | 8 | 31% |
| 2018 | 4 | 24% |
| 2016 | 8 | 27% |
| 2015 | 7 | 32% |
| 2014 | 4 | 29% |
| 2012 | 2 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 40% |
| 2004 | 5 | 45% |
| 2002 | 10 | 77% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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