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2004 GMC Yukon Denali Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 109 total for the year
Median mileage
107,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali, 3% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 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.

“- the contact stated that while driving the 2004 Yukon Denali at 60 mp, he began to have problems with the tires with failure mileage 65,000). The contact took rhe vehicle to the rickysmith dealership, from whom he purchased the vehicle, to have the tires replaced. The contact stated that he was continuing to have tire blowouts, as a result the rear mud flap blowingt off.”

NHTSA complaint #10186727, filed 2007-04, 65,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Yukon Denali. While driving approximately 5 MPH, a loud noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the spare tire that was located under the vehicle detached and fell to the ground. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the assembly that secures the spare tire to the bottom of the vehicle failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10653022, filed 2014-11, 150,000 miles

“The left rear lift glass hinge weld failed resulting in the need to replace the entire unit. The claim was denied by the extended warranty program because the defect involves a hinge. The hinge did not fail the weld to the hinge failed. This should be covered or be a recall item due under structural failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10173552, filed 2006-11

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201718%
201616%
201511%
2013931%
2012829%
20111516%
20101325%
20091533%
2008814%
20072823%
2006210%
200548%
200433%
200323%
200213%
200113%
199914%

Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali

Electrical system
57 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Electronic stability control
11 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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