2004 GMC Yukon Denali Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali, 2% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,700 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.
“Exhaust system on my new 04 Yukon Denali has an excessive amount of popping and cracking noise after it is turned off. I had an 03 denali prior to this and it did not do this. This has gone on since I got the vehicle. Dealer says there is nothing they can do about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10080800, filed 2004-07, 1,800 miles“Dt: vehicle is a 2004 Gmc Yukon Denali. While driving 25-35 MPH the vehicle will shut off on the consumer. This problem has happened twice in the same day, which was on 6-24-05. The brake light will come on then the vehicle loses all power. The consumer can get the vehicle to stop by applying extreme pressure to the brakes. The first time it occurred while consumer was stopping at a stop light. Less than 5 minutes later she was able to get the vehicle to start again. Afterwards she was pulling into a gas station when the vehicle shut off the second time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128515, filed 2005-07, 23,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10235802Apr 24, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234141Mar 23, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali
57 complaintsBrakes
15 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 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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