General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
2024-2026 · 3 model years
Buick Envista Problems by year
Owners have filed 98 complaints about the Buick Envista across 3 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2024 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (59), while 2026 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 98
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Envista 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.
Most common Envista problems
Buick Envista recalls 2
Over-the-air fix
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while...
Latest Envista complaints
The contact owns a 2025 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V539000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
My 2024 Buick Envista experienced catastrophic engine failure at 42,000 miles, requiring an engine replacement on Feb 11, 2026, after a rod failed and caused severe internal damage. Around 50,000 miles, the vehicle began stalling or losing acceleration when coming to a stop, with the check engine light. I have also experienced "Service Power Steering" and "Service Theft Deterrent" warnings and an incident involving the steering wheel locking. Restarting the vehicle several times the vehicle resets it self and...
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works These problems create serious safety risks, including losing acceleration in traffic, being unable to maneuver safely, and potentially losing steering control. The vehicle has been taken to a dealership multiple times, but the intermittent issues have not been reproduced or conclusively diagnosed. The dealership initially mentioned battery corrosion and later a weak battery. General Motors has been notified of the situation.
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the back over prevention camera displayed a distorted image constantly. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V539000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The failure mileage was 67,000.
Main entertainment screen goes blank everytime I turn the car on . Will flash on and button stuck
Emissions canister issue. (Imploded)
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the engine seized. The vehicle was coasted to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the following day, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact referenced a recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,800.
Questions about the Buick Envista
Which Buick Envista years have the most problems?
What are the most common Buick Envista problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (48), engine & cooling (18), driver assistance (12) most often.
How many recalls does the Buick Envista have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Buick Envista 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