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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
5GAKRBKD1GJ••••••2016 Buick ENCLAVE
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Buick ENCLAVE build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
139on the model
46builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Air Bags 2Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsDec 2024
Everytime I call the dealership they say there is no fix to this recall that could potentially injure or kill me while driving
Visibility/wiperMar 2021
Windshield wiper and windshield cleaner switch works at times then stops. The other day it started to rain when going home from my wifes doctor appointment. We luckly were able to pull over. Wiper switch worked 1 time sence then fuses and relays good
EngineOct 2017
The contact owns a 2016 buick enclave. The contact stated that the vehicle was using an excessive amount of oil before scheduled oil changes. The engine low indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to classic arlington buick gmc (1400 e. I-20 hwy, arlington, tx 76018)…
Air BagsFeb 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
EngineNov 2015
The contact owns a 2016 buick enclave. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise when accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that they could not duplicate the sound. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
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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 5GAKRBKD1GJ203835 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.