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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5GAKVBKD9EJ204918 · Checked Aug 10, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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5GAKVBKD9EJ•••••• 2014 Buick ENCLAVE

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2014 Buick ENCLAVE build (9 vs 5).

9on this build
280on the model
57builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Air Bags 7 Electrical System 1 Seat Belts 1 Visibility/wiper 1

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Air Bags crash Feb 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at unknown speeds in the snow, the brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle slid and crashed into an unknown vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy.…
Visibility/wiper Mar 2022
My wipers would stop working. When they are on. I had to get them fixed. This is a safety issue and GM said it’s normal wear an tear
Electrical System Nov 2014
The contact owns a 2014 buick enclave. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle jerked and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to accelerate after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a…
Air Bags Aug 2025
The contact owns a 2014 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 vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the parts were not yet available. The…
Air Bags Jul 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. 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 5GAKVBKD9EJ204918 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.