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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5GAKRBKD9EJ••••••2014 Buick ENCLAVE
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2014 Buick ENCLAVE build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
283on the model
57builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 8Engine 3Electrical System 3Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJul 2026
The vehicle has issues with the air bags and seats. If you move the seat the airbag light comes on. There were open recalls and while the dealership says they are repaired, this is an ongoing issue and the fixes appear to only be temporary
Power TrainJun 2026
The engine, power steering, stabilitrak, and reduced engine power (vehicle would essentially die while driving at random times). My safety AND others were put at risk when I am traveling down the road/interstate and the engine just cuts out and am no longer able to accelerate to…
Electrical SystemFeb 2026
I own a 2014 Buick Enclave experienced two major safety‑related failures. First, while driving on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost throttle response and triggered a check‑engine light with code P1682 (Ignition 1 Switch Circuit 2). After replacing the ignition relay in the…
EngineJun 2017
I have a p0420 code on my 2014 buick enclave for about a year now. Almost everything related to engine performance was replaced because no one could believe that the catalytic converter went bad - even at the dealership - on a 4 year old car where the aftermarket catalytic…
Air BagsJun 2025
See attached document for complaint. In June 2023, I received a safety recall from GM, identified with the number N232404980, informing me that my 2014 Buick Enclave SUV, VIN : had a dangerous defect in the front-driver airbag inflater. The letter stated that the necessary parts…
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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 5GAKRBKD9EJ263682 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.