2004 GMC Yukon Denali: problems, recalls and reliability

“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, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 116,000. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Traction Control System · Apr 2015

“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 repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2015

“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”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2015

“Tl* 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.”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2014

“Driving 45 mph hit brakes and could not stop. Brake failure light appeared on dashboard. Kept pumping brakes and put into first gear to slow down. Luckily was able to stop and no one was in front of my car..inspected car and rear brake line hose was blown and leaking hyd fluid. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2014

“I started my car and while I was in park the speedometer said 70mph. While I was driving it would register over 120mph. I had no idea what speed I was truly going. This is a scary feeling especially with my three children in the car. I tried turning off the car putting it in drive and back to park thinking perhaps it was stuck, but nothing works. I see this is a common problem...help?? *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2014

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. The contact stated that both rear doors failed to close properly and erroneously opened while the contact was traveling various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the latches needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mar 2014