2004 GMC Yukon Denali Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 10%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali, 10% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“First the airbag warning light came on. This has been an ongoing issue since 2008. My speedometer registered the wrong speed. My settings for the seat and mirrors quit working over time.hot air would come out of my vents when the air conditioner was on randomly. Radio, navigation, heat, air conditioner and mirrors would turn on/off randomly without touching controls. The last 3 years went through 3 batteries in 3 years. Tests showed at least 5 things are actively draining battery in the fuse box. …”
NHTSA complaint #10954363, filed 2017-02, 32,000 miles“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“While in the middle of driving, the stability control disabled sensor comes on followed by reduced engine power and my vehicle just shuts off. I have been fortunate the 4-5 times it has happened as I have been able to pull off the road, wait a couple of minutes and restart my car. I have already replaced a hub that my mechanic said was causing a traction control problem from earlier. I am reading online all of the nightmares and I unfortunately do not have thousands of dollars to keep trying to fix an issue that Gmc is clearly aware of. …”
NHTSA complaint #10480646, filed 2012-10, 136,000 miles“The stability control disabled sensor comes on followed by reduced engine power and my vehicle won't go faster than 5mph. This has happened at least 6 times in the past several months only upon start up of the vehicle. Sometimes, if I wait a couple of minutes and restart my car, it'll start just fine but the check engine light comes on. I first brought it into hendrick chevrolet on 10/15/12. They charged me almost $700 to replace app sensor assembly . Then I brought it in again on 11/6/12 for the same issue. They replaced the connector at the throttle body and charged me $223.09. …”
NHTSA complaint #10501116, filed 2013-03, 137,509 miles“Flashing ABS light and then alternating flashing tc (traction control) light. Then the vehicle locks up the left side front brake and pulls the vehicle into on coming traffic. Happens intermittently. Cause by the wheel speed sensor failing on the vehicle. Replacement of part removes issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10257699, filed 2009-02, 82,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 8% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 10% |
| 2003 | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali
57 complaintsBrakes
15 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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