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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5GAKRCED9CJ423610 · Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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5GAKRCED9CJ•••••• 2012 Buick ENCLAVE

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2012 Buick ENCLAVE build (5 vs 3).

5on this build
121on the model
47builds in total
Most reported Tires 1 Structure 1 Electrical System 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

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Electronic Stability Control (esc) Jun 2018
The contact owns a 2012 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the traction control and stabili trac warning lights illuminated and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that her husband was notified of the failure and restarted the vehicle…
Unknown Or Other Jul 2017
Air condition dirver side cool passenger and back warm. Took car to integrity automotive group they said a/c condenser leaking found leak from rear aux. Condenser.followed pip16_na-046. Removed and replaced rear a/c condenser and blower motor assembly. Cleaned case as…
Electrical System Jul 2016
After a battery was replaced 15 sensor circuit alarms appear, all due to loss of voltage, upon driving all but 2 resolved. The 2 remaining are the issue. They were the hvac door actuator & heater/AC door motor. Both need to be replaced. Dealer would not reimburse me
Structure Jun 2015
The contact owns a 2012 buick enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V415000 (structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Tires May 2014
Michelin tires f61010 have slow leak

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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 5GAKRCED9CJ423610 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.