Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Buick Envision,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 2016–2024 with 14 recall campaigns and 300 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 2016 (5), 2017 (4), and 2021 (2).
Years with the most complaint volume: 2017 (108), 2022 (41), and 2023 (30).
Top recall themes: Equipment and labeling, Airbags, and Brakes.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Equipment and labeling
3 campaigns · Years: 2016–2017, 2024
These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Buick Envision in NHTSA complaint data are
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
2024
1
10
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Equipment.
2023
1
30
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine.
2022
1
41
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Air bags.
2021
2
24
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Electrical system, Power train.
2020
0
19
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Service brakes.
2019
0
21
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Air bags, Tires.
2018
0
20
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Suspension, Engine.
2017
4
108
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine.
2016
5
27
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Service brakes.
What to Do Next
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If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
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Most common areas involved:
Equipment
, Exterior lighting
and Structure
Show recall evidence by year
2024
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Envision vehicles. The vehicles are missing the label that states the tire size, pressure, and the loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire
2023
Exterior lighting: Software:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate
2022
Exterior lighting: Software:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate
2021
Air bags: Srs malfunction warning lamp/light:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM)
Exterior lighting: Software:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate
2017
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General 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 information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Mot
Equipment:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General 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 restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints wo
Structure:
Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General 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 foam blocks attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirem
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General 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 Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flan
2016
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General 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 information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Mot
Service brakes, hydraulic:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The the master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.
Equipment:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General 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 restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints wo
Structure:
Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General 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 foam blocks attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirem
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: General 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 Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flan
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