2004 GMC Yukon Denali Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali, and owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,870 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 3, 2017 · Electrical system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 13, 2017 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 GMC Yukon (Yukon 1500 2WD, Yukon 1500 4WD, Yukon 1500 AWD, Yukon XL 1500 2WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–14 / 16–18 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.8/5.3/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare GMC Yukon Denali model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon Denali model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 27 |
| 2000 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 18 |
| 2001 GMC Yukon Denali | 1 | 35 |
| 2002 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 29 |
| 2003 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 72 |
| 2004 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 109 |
| 2005 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 49 |
| 2006 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 21 |
| 2007 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 120 |
| 2008 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 58 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 46 |
| 2010 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 53 |
| 2011 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 96 |
| 2012 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 28 |
| 2013 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 29 |
| 2015 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 73 |
| 2016 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 18 |
| 2017 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 12 |
| 2018 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 GMC Yukon Denali | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2004 GMC Yukon Denali
How do I know if my 2004 GMC Yukon Denali has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.