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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GKEK63U94J154857 · Checked Sep 30, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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1GKEK63U94J•••••• 2004 Gmc YUKON DENALI

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2004 Gmc YUKON DENALI build (6 vs 4).

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79on the model
22builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Electrical System 3 Traction Control System 2 Equipment 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

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Equipment crash Aug 2010
Truck had a fault code flash on dash truck did not increase speed as pulling out onto a highway. Truck was hit on side of door. This has happened after a rear air ride code flashes. This is the 5th time in two weeks
Fuel System Jul 2013
My son and I were going north on rt 1 in rehoboth beach and stopped at a light and smelled gas. I pulled over to the side of the road and looked under the car and gas was leaking fast from the top of the gas tank. Took it straight up to my mechanic [xxx] at emery chassisworks…
Traction Control System Feb 2013
The contact owns a 2004 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that the traction control system would engage when accelerating from a complete stop, causing the vehicle to become disabled for several seconds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that they were aware of…
Electrical System Dec 2006
Speedometer sticking and reporting incorrect vehicle speed. Speedometer would consistently drop over the course of the trip and finally it will report 0 mph while the car is in motion on an interstate. Temporary fix is to pull over and turn the car completely off and try again.…
Electrical System Dec 2006
Erratic speed shown on speedometer. Shows zero at one time and then read max out at 120. Took it to have repaired and was told that they had had numerous others with the same problem. Cost to repair $600!!! I found a website with 209 posted complaints of the same problem. This…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GKEK63U94J154857 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.