2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 39%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 39% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Stability control disabled comes on with engine power reduced. This happened as I as driving in the highway. Speed drastically reduced form 65 to 10 MPH. I could have been killed. Gm is aware of this problem and will not act until there's a fatality because of this issue. I am afraid to drive this vehicle. Nhtsa has received numerous complaints regarding this issue and has not acted. The electrical system is not correct -this is very dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11171077, filed 2019-01, 190,000 miles“I have a 2004 yukon denali and the dash board has gone out. I see that this is a common issue with these vehicles. I have 82,000 miles on it. It is going to cost me $500 to get this fixed. I wish Gmc would realize that this is a major problem and should refund people with this problem. It has also made me think again about buying another Gmc again!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10373696, filed 2011-01, 82,000 miles“Tachometer gauge no longer functions, wrong speed reading on speedometer and oil pressure gauge reading too much pressure. Fuel gauge reading add fuel when I know it has more than low . Funny how speedometer was pegged out when I was only going 60.”
NHTSA complaint #10653605, filed 2014-11, 116,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10283151, filed 2009-09, 90,000 miles“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 something is draining battery and if I don't start and run every two days , battery dead. Electrical cluster also going bad and instruments not working, air conditioning electrical problem , will blow cold out of all but two vents, where it blows 90 degrees. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 14% |
| 2015 | 16 | 25% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 4 | 10% |
| 2007 | 8 | 13% |
| 2005 | 10 | 29% |
| 2004 | 19 | 39% |
| 2003 | 7 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL
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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