2004 GMC Yukon Denali Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 14%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali, 14% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS traction control on my 2004 Yukon Denali activates on dry roads and nearly caused a serious accident. While pulling out onto the road, the traction control kicked in and cut power to the truck. I couldn't accelerate and was almost hit by oncoming traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10290713, filed 2009-11, 144,000 miles“There are several complaints, on the 2004 Gmc denalis. It's like it starts slow your gauges go out. You have no idea how fast you are going! Then the oil, temp for engine, and transmission. Which I had to replace. Then the brakes get a mind of their own. Recently the radio & lights are acting up which is scary, I have a 7 yr. Old. The heat in the back doesn't work for her, so I have several blankets for her. The television quit long ago, it was one of the reasons we bought the car, so kids could watch television on long trips, or whenever. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691001, filed 2015-02, 96,000 miles“Spring of 2013 I lost my brakes ,lines and connectors totally rusted out (replaced).july 2013 my full tank of gas poured out all over the ground.sending unit ,feed line, return line totally rotted and blew out.but the pump still worked. Lol (all replaced).I bought this truck with 70000 miles on it at 5 years old.from a volvo dealership.I only put 10000 miles on it in approximately 4 years.I keep it well maintained and change the oil every 3000 miles.whats next? I have driven trucks for 35 years now.never had anything like this happen before.what gives with these crappy made parts!!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10524671, filed 2013-07, 80,000 miles“My wife and daughter were driving on the highway.when they went to exit, the brake pedal went to the floor.after I got it home I followed the brake fluid trail into my garage.had it inspected by my mechanic and two of the brake lines were rusted through and the others were on there way to failure also.too big of a job for him so I made an appointment at the chevrolet dealer for next week at a price of around $1300 as quoted.the dealer told me there is a repair kit for this because of so many cases of premature rust failure but GM will not incur any of the costs or admit a safety issue.the…”
NHTSA complaint #10556882, filed 2013-12, 82,000 miles“2004 Gmc Yukon Denali - traction control message comes on after a stop when you start to go again and it feels like the vehicle does not want to go. The vehicle started doing this about 20k. We have taken it in several times for this issue but could not figure out what it was due to no code in the computer. Finally at 47k we took it in again and made the dealership ride with us and the truck did this, they replaced a sensor but now we are have several other issues that we never had before, the ABS light is coming on, service stability light and the traction control off light come on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248598, filed 2008-11, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10078876May 11, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 25% |
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 4 | 8% |
| 2004 | 15 | 14% |
| 2003 | 18 | 25% |
| 2002 | 19 | 66% |
| 2001 | 16 | 46% |
| 2000 | 11 | 61% |
| 1999 | 12 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali
57 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Yukon 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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