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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KL47LAEP5SB228384 · Checked Sep 8, 2026
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KL47LAEP5SB•••••• 2025 Buick ENVISTA

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2025 Buick ENVISTA build (3 vs 1).

3on this build
26on the model
18builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 1 Engine 1 Tires 1

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Tires Jun 2026
I was driving on a Chicago expressway with my family when the tire pressure light came on, within 3 mins and before we could safely pull over the tire shredded and eventually the entire middle part of the tire came off and we were thankful there was a lot of traffic so we had to…
Unknown Or Other Aug 2024
When driving car the speedometer goes blank no way to tell how fast you are going. Police has pulled over for speeding over 15 miles the speed limit but there is no way to tell how fast you are going. Car screen where speedometer is appears as if the car was parker as it is…
Electrical System Aug 2024
The contact owns a 2025 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the speedometer gauge went blank. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut off. The speedometer started flashing, and the MPH changed. The contact stated that 71 MPH…

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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 KL47LAEP5SB228384 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.