2004 Gmc YUKON DENALI XL: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
49 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
103,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 47 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 49 complaints (30.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 38.8% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 10.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 6.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 4.1% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 9 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Power Train | 2 |
Electrical System: 15; Service Brakes: 15; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 9; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 4; Engine: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 4; Steering: 4; Power Train: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 12 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 13 |
| 150,000 and above | 13 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 12; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 13
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2008: 3; 2009: 3; 2010: 6; 2011: 7; 2012: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 14; 2015: 8; 2016: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10251911 · 2008-12-15 (December 15, 2008)
SPEEDOMETER FAILED. UNSAFE SITUATION. SPEEDOMETER IS CURRENTLY REGISTERING ERRONEOUS READINGS. GM HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM AND IS REPLACING SPEEDOMETERS IN VEHICLES WITH UNDER 70,000 MILES. MY 2004 GMC HAS 88,000 MILES AND IS NOT COVERED BY THEIR CURRENT CAMPAIGN. SPEEDOMETER INDICATES 60MPH WHILE IN PARK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 87,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10251911 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10252534 · 2008-12-22 (December 22, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE SERVICE MONITOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF HOW TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER COULD ALSO NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10252534 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10253236 · 2008-12-30 (December 30, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS ENGAGES AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, THE SPEEDOMETER DIAL DISPLAYS 50 OR 90 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,600.
Owner-reported narrative. 57,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10253236 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10257136 · 2009-02-02 (February 2, 2009)
I HAVE A 2004 YUKON DENALI XL, I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SPEEDOMETER BEING ERRATIC. I WILL BE DRIVING WITH TRAFFIC IN A 35 MPH ZONE LOOK AT MY SPEEDO IT SAYS I'M DOING 110 MPH. I WILL SCHEDULE TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND THEN IT WILL WORK FINE FOR THE NEXT 3-6 MONTHS THEN IT WILL SCREW UP AGAIN FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THIS IS VERY TROUBLESOME AS I REALLY NEVER AM SURE AT WHAT SPEED I AM GOING AND MY DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS ITEM EVEN THOUGH I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS IF NOT MORE COMPLAINTS EXACTLY LIKE MINE ON THE INTERNET SO THIS IS NOT A…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10257136 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10283151 · 2009-09-08 (September 8, 2009)
SPEEDOMETER ISSUES, FAILURE, IMPROPER READINGS, DEALERSHIP WON'T REPAIR AS REPLACEMENT WAS ONLY COVERED IF UNDER 70,000 AND PARTS ONLY UNDER 80,000. I HAVE 90,000 ON IT NOW. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS BRAND NEW. I RECEIVED NO LETTERS OR RECALLS INDICATING A NEED TO REPLACE THE CLUSTER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10283151 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10287374 · 2009-10-14 (October 14, 2009)
I OWN A 2004 GMC YUKON XL DENALI AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AS THEY CALL IS BROKEN. GMC KNOW OF THIS AND IT EFFECT THOUSAND OF VEHICLE THAT THEY MAKE. INCLUDING ENVOY, TAHOE, YUKON, AND DENALI. THE PROBLEM IS THAT I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING, IF MY TANK IS FULL OR EMPTY OR TEMPERATURE OR MY ENGINE/TRANSMISSION. I ALMOST BECAME A VICTIM, MY CLUSTER RECENTLY BECAME BROKEN AFTER AN ALMOST FATAL ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY VEHICLE CUT OFF WITH ME NEXT TO A BIG RIG. I'M TRYING TO CONTROL A BIG SUBURBAN AND WITHOUT POWER…
Owner-reported narrative. 129,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10287374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10302243 · 2010-01-25 (January 25, 2010)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10302243 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10303834 · 2010-02-02 (February 2, 2010)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED MY SPEEDOMETER READING ERRATIC SPEEDS (I.E. 110 MPH WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH) I THOUGHT IT WOULD GO BACK TO 0 MPH WHEN I STOPPED BUT IT DIDN'T. INSTEAD IT WENT PASSED 120 MPH AND HAS BEEN THERE EVER SINCE. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM I NOTICED HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME VEHICLE. I HAVE A GPS THAT TELLS ME HOW FAST I'M GOING SO I CAN STILL DRIVE IT BUT SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE SOMEO…
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10303834 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.