A Buick Allure VIN opens with 2G4 (Canada). Position 11, the plant, reads 1; a 2009 Allure carries 9 in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 0 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Buick Allure VIN
Here is a real 2009 Buick Allure VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 2G4WF582091117070 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Buick Allure VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 1 Buick Allure VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G4 | Canada | — | 1 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Buick Allure
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Buick Allure has not yet outlived: its 5 years still map one-to-one. All 5 model years of the Buick Allure, 2005 to 2009, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
| 2006 | 6 | — |
| 2005 | 5 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Buick Allure VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 1 VINs the Buick Allure uses 3 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | W (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | F (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | 2 (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Buick Allure VIN gets you
Behind a Buick Allure VIN: 3 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Owner complaints | 3 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 20 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 5 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Buick Allure
A Buick Allure VIN normally opens with 2G4; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Buick Allure VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows the recalls and 3 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Buick Allure.
What year is my Allure by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2009 Allure carries 9, a 2008 Allure carries 8, a 2007 Allure carries 7.
Where was my Allure built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 3 dated Buick Allure VINs it reads 1 100%.
What does position 4 mean on a Buick Allure VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 1 Buick Allure VINs here, W is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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