2004 Gmc Yukon Denali problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (32) · Electrical System (14) · Traction Control System (8)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Yukon Denali model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
89 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (483)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service 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 or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Showing the 6 most recent of 483 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-10-03 · Electrical System“this is the 2nd gm all terrain vehicle i have owned that the speedometer quits working after 50000 miles . when i research on mine there are a bunch of owners that are complaining about the same thing. and it's the instrument panel that needs to be changed…”
2017-02-13 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 32,000 mi“first the airbag warning light came on. this has been an ongoing issue since 2008. my speedometer registered the wrong speed. my settings for the seat and mirrors quit working over time.hot air would come out of my vents when the air conditioner was on randomly. radio, navigation, heat, air conditioner and mirrors would turn on/off randomly without…”
2016-12-01 · Electrical System · 130,000 mi“the engine light constantly stays on and i've taken it to a mechanic but it comes right back on again. the gas gauge doesn't work properly. when you fill the tank to full the arrow only goes to the halfway mark.…”
2016-08-31 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc)“i could be driving on the expressway and the right of come on and stability traction disabled come home and cut my power they are to 10 miles an hour while i'm driving…”
2016-08-18 · Seats · 105,000 mi“front seat heater for driver comes on when ignition is turned on without being selected.…”
2015-10-23 · Seats · 1,000 mi“when pressing more than one drivers window control, the driver's seat occasionally moves to the full forward position forcing the driver up against the steering wheel even when the vehicle is in motion. when this happens, it is difficult to control (steer) the vehicle.…”
2015-05-14 · Electrical System · 105,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc yukon denali. the contact stated that the speedometer failed and prevented the contact from knowing how fast the vehicle was traveling. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer stated that the warranty on the speedometer cluster replacement ended in 2010. the vehicle was not re…”
2015-04-22 · Traction Control System · 116,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc yukon denali. the contact stated that the traction control light illuminated and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. when the failure occurred, the vehicle slammed to a stop as if someone struck the vehicle from the rear. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the traction control sensor was replaced; however,…”
2015-02-27 · Service Brakes · 96,000 mi“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 …”
2015-02-21 · Steering · 82,000 mi“driving vehicle at 30 mph. lost all power and engine. no brakes, no power steering, no dash lights, engine quit running, no exterior lights. parked vehicle in parking lot. no power at all. after about 20 minutes of waiting vehicle started again and had minimal acceleration/power. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.