2017 Buick Envision Problems

81 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict BUY 76/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System25
Service Brakes23
Unknown Or Other11
Engine11
Power Train10
Steering8

In the owners’ words

“The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to use the terrain-driving system to continue driving. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the brake hose to the”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Buick Envision owner
“2017 Buick envision failed an annual smog check with OBD trouble codes: P0700; P2535; and U0100. P0700 is related to a transmission issue.”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Buick Envision owner
“The liftgate has randomly started closing on me while I'm loading groceries at least 3 times in the past year. Every time it has hit me in the forehead with enough force to cause intense pain for several days. Otherwise, it works normally so there is no way I know to intentionally reproduce the issue. It has not been inspected because, again, it has happened like 3 times in the past year. Very painful, but doesn't se”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Buick Envision owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
27/06/2017EquipmentGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restr
31/05/2018Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Te
29/06/2017StructureGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement headliner as part of a repair. These service parts might not have had impact energy-absorbing
07/07/2016Equipment:Other:LabelsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured February 4, 2016, to April 25, 2016. The Tire and Loading Information label may display the incorrect maximum weight informatio

Questions owners ask

Is the 2017 Buick Envision reliable?

On the federal record it scores 76/100: 81 owner complaints (9 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Buick Envision?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 25 of 88 categorised reports.

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The 2017 Buick Envision scored 76/100 on the federal record.

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