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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5GAKRCKD9FJ161936 · Checked Oct 26, 2026
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5GAKRCKD9FJ•••••• 2015 Buick ENCLAVE

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Most reported Engine 2 Structure 1

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Engine Jul 2025
Oil just disappears. Burns off all the engine oil w no smoke
Structure Jul 2020
Motor mount broke potentially causing serious damage to the engine or more. Unknown when it broke, was noticed in routine check. Rear AC and front AC have both quit working properly twice in 2 years: 1st in 2018 and again july 2020. Rear of vehicle above wheel well keeps…

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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 5GAKRCKD9FJ161936 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.