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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GKFK66U04J••••••2004 Gmc YUKON XL
This build draws 4.6× more complaints than the average 2004 Gmc YUKON XL build (6 vs 1).
6on this build
77on the model
59builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 3Service Brakes 2Suspension 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashMar 2006
The contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 65 mph the brakes failed resulting in a crash. This occurred on a normal road during normal braking without warning and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. They were…
SuspensionOct 2014
I get this (comfort ride control) when I turn the key off and back on it there again. When I start it up
Electrical SystemAug 2010
2004 gmc yukon denali xl started having problems with the tachometer not working followed by the oil pressure gauge fluctuating from low to high and then staying pegged at high. The voltage meter is reading high even though while it was reading high the mechanic checked it and…
EquipmentJan 2005
I purchased a new 2004 yukon xl denali ,at times the rear heater will not work , the fan will blow but only cold air. At other times you can turn the entire AC/heat unit off in the front and it will continue to blow from the vents, I have taken it to the service department from…
SuspensionApr 2013
The contact owns a 2004 gmc yukon denali xl. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed during acceleration, the vehicle hesitated and the traction active warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air…
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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 1GKFK66U04J211625 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.