2004 GMC Yukon Denali Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali, 4% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,250 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.
“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“The driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only. Same as NHTSA campaign number: 05v198000 why wasn't yukon included in this recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10226311, filed 2008-04, 73,000 miles“Turn signals flash both left turn and right turn signal when making right turn. All external bulbs associated with turn signals have been replaced and the problem still exists. Gmc states the yukon is out of warranty and this isn't a recall problem and that any replacement would be at my own expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10224810, filed 2008-04, 73,500 miles“High beam on passenger side wasn't operating, checked bulb, not burned out, fuse in engine compartment failed, replaced fuse high beam switched on, fuse blows again continues to blow fuses instantly.”
NHTSA complaint #10080596, filed 2004-07, 8,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: 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 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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