2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 18%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,388miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 18% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,388 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.
“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. This is criminal. Nhtsa has received numerous complaints regarding this issue and has not acted.”
NHTSA complaint #10875072, filed 2016-06, 177,000 miles“Hello over the last two weeks, my truck has had the following intermittent message flash across the dash reduced engine power and stability system disabled , and the truck is limited to 25mph.. This has happened numerous times in traffic, forcing my wife, or myself to have to turn on the hazard lights and pull off the freeway as quickly as possible. After sitting for 5-10 minutes the lights will go off, and the engine will be fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641570, filed 2014-10, 154,000 miles“My key was in the ignition and then the power went of and I drove into a terr it affected the drivers side of the truck. I have replaced the key once already and now it need to be replaced again, im not going to fix it im going to sell it get a toyota.”
NHTSA complaint #10654035, filed 2014-11, 155,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10351965, filed 2010-08, 101,000 miles“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 about the same time.”
NHTSA complaint #10481285, filed 2012-10, 63,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 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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