Buick VIN decoder

Buick VIN decoder

What can be decoded from a Buick VIN?

Decode a Buick VIN number with Vincario to get
  • Buick vehicle identification number verification
  • Vehicle technical specification
  • Manufacturer details
  • Model year
  • Plant location
  • Check digit validity
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Vehicle report example:

5GA EVCKW 8 J J 123456

Manufacturer:
General Motors Company
Manufacturer Address:
300 Renaissance Ctr, Detroit MI 48243-1402
Plant Country:
UNITED STATES (USA)
Product Type:
Car
Make:
Buick
Model:
Enclave
Model Year:
2018
Series:
Avenir
Fuel Type - Primary:
Gasoline
Engine Displacement (ccm):
3600
Engine Power (kW):
231
Transmission:
Automatic
Number of Gears:
9
Body:
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive:
All wheel drive
Number of Seats:
7
Number of Doors:
4
Number of Axles:
1
Wheelbase (mm):
2615
Wheel Size:
450 X 10
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban (l/100km):
9.4
Fuel Consumption Urban (l/100km):
13.8
Check Digit:
8
Sequential Number:
123456
Trim:
Avenir
Steering:
Left Hand Drive (LHD)
Plant City:
LANSING - DELTA TOWNSHIP
Plant State:
MICHIGAN
Engine Model:
LFY - Spark ignited Direct Injection, ATSS, GEN1
Plant Company:
GMNA
Engine Cylinders:
6
Number of Airbags:
12
Number of Seat Rows:
3
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What is a Buick VIN?

Every Buick manufacturer assigns a unique ID called Vehicle Identification number (VIN) to each vehicle. This VIN length is 17 digits and is composed of letters and digits holding basic vehicle specification.

All databases in an automotive industry search through a VIN:

  • Buick manufacturer database
  • Buick importer/exporter database
  • Buick dealer database
  • Buick workshops and spare parts suppliers
  • National vehicle databases
  • Police databases
  • Databases of insurance companies
  • Databases of private companies

Buick models

Century
Enclave
Encore
Envision
Envista
LaCrosse
Lesabre
Lucerne
Park Avenue
Rainier
Randezvous
Reatta
Regal
Rendezvous
Riviera
Roadmaster
Terraza
Verano

Buick VIN Number schema

Standard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
ISO 3779 WMI VDS VIS
EU & North America
more than 500 vehicles/year
WMI Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Sequential Number
EU & North America
500 or fewer vehicles/year
WMI 9 Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Manufacturer Identifier Sequential Number

Where is a VIN Number Located on a Buick vehicle?

VIN can be found typically at these locations:

  • VIN embossed on a vehicle frame in the engine area
  • Windshield on the driver's side corner
  • Doorjamb at driver’s side
  • Vehicle documentation
    • Vehicle registration documents
    • Purchase contract
    • Insurance or Lease policy

More details can be found in Buick VIN FAQ.

Buick Vehicle Inspection

Also do not forget to physically check the technical condition of your Buick vehicle. Either in an authorized Buick service or by an experienced car mechanic.

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