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2004 GMC Sierra DenaliProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints112 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage86kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 17, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 GMC Sierra Denali has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes30
Electrical system20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Seat belts11
Steering10
Suspension10
Air bags11
Tires10
Engine and engine cooling10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2004 GMC Sierra Denali recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Sierra Denali year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra Denali median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Sierra Denali owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 24 IN LEWES, DELAWARE APPROACHING A YELLOW LIGHT WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY COMPLETELY FAILED DESPITE PUTTING THE PEDDLE ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS FORCED TO VEER ONTO THE SHOULDER THEN INTO A FARMERS FIELD IN ORDER TO SLOW THE…
Complaint 10611180 · Jul 17, 2014 · 108,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ABLE TO BE FULLY DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE CONTACT ALSO…
Complaint 10534022 · Aug 7, 2013 · 86,000 miles

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