2004 GMC Yukon Denali electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 57 complaints for the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali, 40% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 57 40% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
At approximately 1:54 pm I was leaving work and I didn't get about 1,000 feet when I began to see smoke coming from the center console area where the cigarette lighter was. I pulled over into a gas station and took the cup holders out trying to search where the smoke was coming from. I then saw smoke coming from the vents on the dashboard. I also saw smoke coming from the battery compartment under the hood. I opened the hood and more smoke with coming from the vent.
I have two GM vehicles, a 2003 tahoe & a 2004 denali. Both vehicles started having speedometer problems this week. Standing still the speedometer reads 30+ MPH, start moving & they are reading well over 120 MPH. I no longer have any idea how fast I am traveling in either of my vehicles. This is unsafe & GM should immediately recall all affected vehicles & fix this problem quickly. I have 8 children & would like to know that I am driving at a safe speed at all times.
Other problems reported for the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali
- Brakes 15 complaints