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2024 Buick Envista: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

50 NHTSA owner complaints · 1 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Buick Envista
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Owner complaints: 50 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 25.0

Electrical System26Unknown Or Other17Engine7Vehicle Speed Control6Service Brakes5Forward Collision Avoidance4

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

It was in the shop 9/19/24 for the screen going blank while driving causing a safety concern as was unable to tell how fast was going, screen slowly came back on and they found had internal fault and replaced telematics control module. All was fine until July 2026. Picked up from Glen Polk GM in Gainesville Texas 7/15/26 they state reprogramed radio, and USB file. The screen went out 7/19, 7/21, 7/29. 7/31 we drop…
a software glitch that causes the instrument panel display to intermittently black out or go completely blank. This safety recall (NHTSA Campaign Number 23V744 / GM Recall Number A232424320) impacts the vehicle's electrical system, specifically targeting the Virtual Cockpit Unit (VCU) module. Core Issue & Symptoms Blank Dashboard: The primary symptom is an instrument panel that intermittently blacks out.
1. Instrument Panel Display Blackout (NHTSA Recall 23V744000)The Issue: A software bug in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) can cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.The Risk: Losing visibility of speed, fuel levels, and critical warning lights increases the risk of a crash.Affected Vehicles: Approximately 6,289 Buick Envista units are affected.The Remed…

Recalls: 1 campaigns (1 severe)

2023
CampaignComponentSummary
23V744000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PaGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockp…

True cost of ownership

EPA combined 30 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,050

Fuel (your region) $2,050
Maintenance band (your region) $0$0
Estimated running cost this year (age 2) $1,540

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,945vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Buick Envista?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (26 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2024 Buick Envista a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 54/100, computed from 50 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2024 Buick Envista have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for the 2024 Buick Envista, 1 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 06/11/2023. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2024 Buick Envista really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

54RELIABILITY / 100
CAUTION
  • 50 NHTSA complaints on record (25.0/yr of exposure)
  • 1 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems

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