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SuspensionPart report

2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 49 total for the year
Median mileage
63,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 6% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 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.

“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 miles

“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, the bg fuel induction serviced needed to be done, the front brake pads and rotors failed and needed to be replaced, and the rear differential service needed to be done. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10706653, filed 2015-04, 40,000 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201627%
201558%
200712%
200436%

Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL

Brakes
20 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
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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