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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5GAKRBKD3FJ117847 · Checked Oct 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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5GAKRBKD3FJ•••••• 2015 Buick ENCLAVE

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167on the model
51builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 3 Electrical System 1 Exterior Lighting 1 Engine 1

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Air Bags Aug 2023
Subject: Urgent Complaint: Airbag Defect and Lack of Resolution Dear NHTSA, I am writing to file a complaint regarding the airbag defect in my 2015 Buick Enclave. As a concerned father of four, I'm troubled by the lack of progress in addressing this issue despite contacting GM…
Electrical System Jan 2020
Air bag and side dection lights blink don't work and headlight don't work and car stops running wipers only work on high water pours on my foot when it rains has to in to shop again tommrow gaylord mich
Air Bags Mar 2023
The contact owns a 2015 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 the air bag warning light and the check engine warning had illuminated. 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 5GAKRBKD3FJ117847 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.