2004 Gmc Sierra Denali problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (2) · Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (69)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-03-07 · 06-08-47-001M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this information bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims and how to setup, and reprogram modules.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-03-01 · PIT5484A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication advises the technician that if onstar is unable to configure the vehicle after the onstar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and onstar receives a 118 error code when attempting to configure the vehicle. dealers should receive a sheet with the kit that provides steps to
Equipment:electrical 2016-02-23 · PIC5953A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using bluetooth voice recognition with an iphone. technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any emojis loaded to any contact.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2016-01-27 · 03-08-46-004R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle communication interface modules (vcim) (gmna only)
Engine 2016-01-14 · 06-06-01-010C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2015-11-30 · PIP5232B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. it is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engi
Showing the 6 most recent of 69 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-07-17 · Service Brakes · 108,000 mi“i was driving down route 24 in lewes, delaware approaching a yellow light when the car in front of me stopped. i applied the brakes and they completely failed despite putting the peddle all the way to the floor. i was forced to veer onto the shoulder then into a farmers field in order to slow the truck down enough to force it into park. apparently …”
2013-08-07 · Service Brakes · 86,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra denali. the contact stated while traveling approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal was able to be fully depressed and the brake warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the brake lines were corroded. the contact also mentioned that the failure was experienced twice. t…”
2012-06-07 · Service Brakes · 65,000 mi“front brake line failure due to corrosion, in june 2012 have to replace entire brake line system. *js…”
2011-07-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 135,522 mi“2004 gmc sierra 6 liter v8 - exhaust manifold bolts broken off - $600 to repair. design and/or part defect. dealer said this happens. recall or have gm correct? *tr…”
2010-02-04 · Tires“over the past week, i noticed that my gmc denali truck was pulling to the left so i had to oversteer to the right. each day, the effect became more pronounced so i had the local gmc dealer check out the truck. the problem was that the cords in the front goodyear wrangler hp tire had separated--it was a blowout waiting to happen. i did not hit an…”
2007-11-12 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 40,000 mi“instrument cluster malfunctions. speedometer flutters and displays wrong speed. gets stuck. *tr…”
2007-11-12 · Suspension:rear · 40,000 mi“abs brake activates at slow speeds. wheel hub bearing problem. *tr…”
2007-03-19 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 40,000 mi“speedometer malfunctions. goes to 120 then 0. stays at 0. stops working. skips around.…”
2007-03-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 48,000 mi“i am experiencing the exact problem that is described regarding the recall of gmc light trucks for abs activation at slow speeds due to corrosion of the hub and wheel assembly. i have a 2004 gmc sierra denali which, according to gmc, is not included in the massive recall prompted by your investigation. my issue, as described by the dealer, is exa…”
2005-02-16 · Steering:column Locking:anti-Theft Device · 23,520 mi“quadra steering locks up, causing the rear of the truck to veer to the left and the entire truck to travel in a crabbing or angled position. on two lane road the rear is in the oncoming lane and the vehicle is nearly impossible to control. message on dash is "service 4 wheel steer" dealer can not find a problem. vehicle still at dealership.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.