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
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Vehicle report example:

KL4 CJESB 3 K B 123456

Manufacturer:
BMW BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG, D-80788 MUENCHEN
Manufacturer Address:
199-1 Cheocheon-Dong, Bupyuong-Gu, Incheon 403 714
Plant Country:
SOUTH KOREA
Product Type:
Car
Make:
Buick
Model:
Encore
Model Year:
2019
Series:
Preferred AWD
Fuel Type - Primary:
Gasoline
Engine Displacement (ccm):
1400
Engine Power (kW):
140
Engine Code:
B47D20A
Transmission:
Automatic
Number of Gears:
8
Made:
2016-11-01 00:00:00
Production Started:
2015-10-01
Production Stopped:
2018-09-01
Body:
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive:
All wheel drive
Number of Seats:
5
Number of Doors:
4
Number of Axles:
2
Length (mm):
4657
Width (mm):
1881
Height (mm):
1661
Wheelbase (mm):
2810
Wheel Size:
225/60 R17 99V
Max roof load (kg):
100
Check Digit:
3
Sequential Number:
123456
Trim:
LA30
Steering:
Left Hand Drive (LHD)
Axle Ratio:
3.08
Engine RPM:
4000
Plant City:
BUPYEONG
Fuel System:
HIGH EFFICIENCY TWIN CAM
Engine Model:
LUV: MFI, Variable Valve Timing, ALUM, E85 MAX
Front Brakes:
Disc
Plant Company:
GM Korea
Steering Type:
Electric steering
Track Rear (mm):
1632
Engine Cylinders:
4
Track Front (mm):
1616
Rear Overhang (mm):
1000
Number of Seat Rows:
2
Transmission (full):
A TYPE
Permitted trailer load without brakes (kg):
750
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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
LaCrosse
Lesabre
Lucerne
Park Avenue
Randezvous
Regal
Rendezvous
Riviera
Roadmaster

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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