2004 GMC Yukon Denali Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali, 9% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“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“2004 Gmc yukon xl denali system stabilization disabled warning light intermittently comes on. The dealer cannot repair this issue because there are no diagnostic codes in the car computer. I have taken the truck to the dealership with the warning light on, but still no error codes. After several trips to the service shop and it still is coming on. To date there have been no accidents nor injuries, I have lost confidence in the vehicle as I was told the stabilization system was mandated by the government and it must be operational. What recourse do I have to insure the truck is safe? …”
NHTSA complaint #10369716, filed 2010-12, 240,000 miles“The vehicles traction control system engages when pulling out from a stopped position causing the vehicle to be disabled for several seconds. Also the ABS brake activate on dry road under light braking. Both conditions result in a very dangerous situation when attempting to negotiate an intersection.”
NHTSA complaint #10377880, filed 2011-01, 98,080 miles“Truck had a fault code flash on dash truck did not increase speed as pulling out onto a highway. Truck was hit on side of door. This has happened after a rear air ride code flashes. This is the 5th time in two weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #10351381, filed 2010-08, 100,000 miles“Rear bucket seat (driver's side) caught fire. Fire attributed to seat heater failure by each the 1) fire marshal, 2) Gmc dealer and 3) geico. Car was unoccupied, parked for approximately 2 hours before returning to open car and find car seat on fire. Car seat was not used by any passengers for at least a week prior to the fire. There were only two passengers using the car during an out-of-town trip when the fire occurred on fourth day. Thus, car seat heater some how turned itself on, remained on, overheated, and caught seat cushion material on fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10394925, filed 2011-04, 140,646 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11000576May 7, 2024This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support…
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 3 | 17% |
| 2015 | 9 | 12% |
| 2013 | 15 | 52% |
| 2012 | 11 | 39% |
| 2011 | 61 | 64% |
| 2010 | 28 | 53% |
| 2009 | 13 | 28% |
| 2008 | 12 | 21% |
| 2007 | 26 | 22% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 9% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali
57 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 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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