2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 4% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Yukon Denali Xl. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred numerous times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic replaced the tac module and electronic throttle body, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10774525, filed 2015-09, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 10% |
| 2015 | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 4 | 12% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali XL
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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