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1GKFK66U14J••••••2004 Gmc YUKON DENALI XL
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2004 Gmc YUKON DENALI XL build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
38on the model
12builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Service Brakes 3Steering 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesJul 2014
A vehicle in front of me stopped short because a car was making a left turn in front of him. I applied the brakes. I was able to stop but immediately there was a white smoke coming from under the hood and the traction control and brake lights came on. I went to drive a few feet…
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2010
The hoses for the rear heating and air condition is leaking and I called the company and they have discontinued also the cluster has completely stop working
Electrical SystemDec 2010
I have a 2004 yukon denali and the dash board has gone out. I see that this is a common issue with these vehicles. I have 82,000 miles on it. It is going to cost me $500 to get this fixed. I wish gmc would realize that this is a major problem and should refund people with this…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2008
Fuel gauge is erratic, most often showing the tank empty when up to half full
SteeringJul 2007
Since 40-45k miles my gmc yukon 1500 xl has had a terrible slack in the steering. As I'm driving on the highway, gust of wind shifts the vehicle half a lane to the other side. There's been times I almost hit the car in the other lane. Everytime I took the car in for a check, the…
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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 1GKFK66U14J147403 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.