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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN W04GN5EC8B1014199 · Checked Aug 16, 2026
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W04GN5EC8B1•••••• 2011 Buick REGAL

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3on this build
258on the model
123builds in total
Most reported Power Train 1 Electrical System 1 Engine 1

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Electrical System May 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and accelerating to enter the highway, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the traction, stability, and engine power reduced warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated she was able to…
Unknown Or Other Dec 2015
There was a recall of the key and "fob" for 2010-2014 chevy camaros because the key could be bumped by someone's knee or some similar issue. The key of my 2011 buick regal broke, and I believe it has the same construction as the camaro. By broke I mean that the metal part the…
Power Train Jul 2011
The contact owns a 2011 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle would jerk violently. The manufacturer was contacted but referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 W04GN5EC8B1014199 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.