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2016-2026 · 11 model years

Buick Envision Problems by year

Owners have filed 250 complaints about the Buick Envision across 11 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 2017 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (81), while 2018 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the brakes.

Most complaints for its age201781 complaints · 4 recallsSee the 2017
Complaints
250
Recalls
9
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Injuries
10
Deaths
0

Envision complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20260100-B
202510000Electrical systemC
202414110BrakesD
202326100Electrical systemD
202226100Electrical systemC
202124220Fuel systemC
202012020AirbagsB
201923020BrakesB
201815000Electrical systemA
201781422Electrical systemF
201619500BrakesB

Most common Envision problems

Buick Envision recalls 9

Latest Envision complaints

2021 Buick EnvisionElectrical system

Back seat reading lights would not go off even when car was turned off. Battery was ruined and cost me 300.00 for new battery when the one that was in it was new in Oct/24.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11776794
2024 Buick EnvisionAcceleration & cruise controlBrakesCrash1 injury

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving 15-20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes failed to respond as needed, causing the vehicle to crash into a residence. The contact shifted into reverse(R), and the vehicle crashed into a porta-potty at a construction site. The vehicle shifted into park and stopped. The contact stated that the Driver Assist feature was operational during the failure. The contact sustained bruising and soreness to the right side of the body. The vehicle was drivable after the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Service brakesNHTSA 11773950
2020 Buick EnvisionBrakes

The contact owns a 2020 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that the power brake booster vacuum pipe assembly needed to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11772460
2024 Buick EnvisionSteering

The vehicle experiences a notched (hitching), sticky resistance at dead-center when driving over 55 MPH. It requires noticeable physical effort to break past the sticking point to both the left and right, causing jerky micro-corrections. Please check for any available reprograms or flashes for the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM), and check the electronic torque sensor calibration or replacement of steering rack and pinion. This is a safety issue.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11770843
2018 Buick EnvisionBrakes

When Brake pedal pushed all the way at end it barely stops vehicle. Almost caused accident. Safety seriously issue.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11770342
2023 Buick EnvisionElectrical system

The battery repeatedly discharged and became flat when the vehicle was left unused for several days. This has occurred 4 times to date December 14th 2023 November 12th 2024 December 17th 2025 March 23rd 2026 Each time Buick replaces the battery, they blame something else. They did send an engineer to review it on April 22nd, 2026, and he confirmed that everything was fine. I unfortunately have no confidence that is the case. There is no warning; the vehicle will be left for three days or more without being turned on, and the vehicle will be dead. The vehicle is also experiencing issues with power going out on the dashboard intermittently.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11769139

Questions about the Buick Envision

Which Buick Envision years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2017 (81), 2022 (26), 2023 (26). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2017 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Buick Envision years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2018, 2020, 2016 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Envision years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Buick Envision problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (72), brakes (56), engine & cooling (41) most often.

How many recalls does the Buick Envision have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Buick Envision model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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