VIN Decoder Results

W04GX5GV3B1024955

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

BUICK

Vehicle Model

Regal

Vehicle Trim

CXL-3XT

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

W04GX5GV*B1

Manufacturer Name

ADAM OPEL AG

Model Year

2011

Plant City

RUESSELSHEIM

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Plant Company Name

Opel

Note

Body Type: Notchback

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Windows

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2000

Displacement (CI)

122.0474881894

Displacement (L)

Engine Model

LHU

Fuel Type - Primary

Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Engine Configuration

In-Line

Other Engine Info

SIDI, ALUM

Turbo

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Airbags: Rear Seat Side (2nd row), Roof Side (all seating rows)

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

All Rows

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

W04 World Manufacturer Identifier

GX5GV Vehicle Descriptor Section

3 Check Digit

B1024955 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

19 MPG

Highway

30 MPG

Combined

23 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,950

CO2 Emissions

386.39130434782606 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (4 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2011 BUICK Regal

Source

NHTSA Database

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 201...

Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer se

Campaign: 16V502000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.

Consequence: Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Buick

Campaign: 16V517000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt t...

Consequence: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on D

Campaign: 14V447000

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Owner Complaints (279)

Total Complaints

279

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

"While driving on the highway at 60 mph, warning on dash came on saying “engine power reduced” and drop down speed to around 25 mph and I could not accelerate more than 25 mph on the highway which could have caused an accident because of the traffic f..."

ODI #11737701

ENGINE

"The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnos..."

ODI #11692104

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