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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5GAEV23718J••••••2008 Buick ENCLAVE
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2008 Buick ENCLAVE build (25 vs 9).
25on this build
476on the model
55builds in total
4injuries
Most reportedPower Train 10Steering 7Electrical System 5Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemSep 2019
While the vehicle is stationary, with the shift lever in the park position, the key cannot be removed from the ignition switch on an intermittent basis. The engine shuts off, and the key turns toward the off position but the instrument panel remains lighted and the key will not…
SteeringApr 2019
This SUV is the devil it self. Is giving me all kind of problem right now it have a limp mode and I have no idea what to do the transmission is not working in any gear. The soft codes said p0171, p 0174, p 0420, p 0300 is crazy. I have change the alternador, the purge valve, the…
Power TrainApr 2019
The transmission is in limp mode and is not responding. I call the manufacture low jack security system and they said I need to buy the insurance before they can unlock the vehicle. I think they playing with the computer of my vehicle. My car was running okay. No I can't use…
Air BagsDec 2018
Went to get out of the vehicle from driver side and the door wouldnt open. You can pull the door handle back but door will not open. Door will open from the outside. Also, the passenger side air bag notification comes on for a while but then will go off periodically. When you…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Aug 2016
Service traction control and stabilizer. I believe this is a safety issue. And not covered by warranty
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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 5GAEV23718J301623 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.