2016 Buick Envision problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (3) · Service Brakes (3) · Exterior Lighting (2)
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Safety recalls (5)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2018-05-31 · campaign 18V358000 · 895 vehicles
Defect: 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 flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Structure 2017-06-29 · campaign 17V412000 · 10 vehicles
Defect: 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 requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
Risk: If the service parts do not have energy-absorbing foam blocks, there may be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17275.
Equipment 2017-06-27 · campaign 17V404000 · 768 vehicles
Defect: 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 would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
Risk: If the head restraint posts are not fully engaging in the seat back, the head restraint may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17239/17258.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2016-12-21 · campaign 16V922000 · 327 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16169.
Equipment:other:labels 2016-07-07 · campaign 16V516000 · 4,558 vehicles
Defect: 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge. The began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 56340.
Service bulletins (1,036)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,036 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-02 · Lane Departure: Assist“the lane assists and cruise control does not work and the gm dealership here in southern pines, nc can't fix it. they are sending the car back on the street with a 19-year-old girl behind the wheel of a car with electrical issues. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
2024-09-08 · Power Train“while driving rpm’s bouncing. upon acceleration experienced delay and hesitation hesitation in acceleration causing safety issue when entering traffic’s and passing other vehicles full transmission replacement was needed and completed…”
2024-01-27 · Suspension“gm is out of control . i have a front passenger control arm assembly in the shop for 2 months. no update on service part because they have changed the part number as the 2016 is unsafe. i need my service part or a new car . it's unsafe to drive and gm will not provide any update on etw because there is a safety issue with this part. they alrea…”
2024-01-10 · Suspension“unsafe driving condition. control arm assembly front passenger. car in the dealer for a month. gm has no service parts and refuses to give update on availability. dealer states unsafe to drive and i have seen multiple complaints for this issue.…”
2023-12-15 · Service Brakes“this is the second time my brake line has cracked and started leaking brake fluid without any warnings from my dashboard that my brake fluid was low. first time was [xxx] and this time is [xxx] it's only a matter of time before the back ones fail. i hope and pray that i don't be driving cause i don't want to hurt anyone or myself. general motors kn…”
2023-11-09 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 105,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 buick envision. the contact stated that while his wife was driving at slow speeds in a parking area and attempting to stop with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehic…”
2023-03-05 · Electrical System“my car was parked in the driveway, and it was locked. the keys were in a bowl next to the door. during the night the sunroof opened with no contact from anyone and it rained that night and flooded the inside of the car. we did research on the issue and this has happened to many buick owners. i put the car under shelter and got out as much wate…”
2022-10-03 · Engine“buick envision 2016 mileage - 58315 one owner the car has had three events over the last year where it would not start. after the car is driven for awhile and after it's parked and turned off, it will not start. everything in the car will function (windows, radio, door locks) but there seems to be a disconnect between the key-fob and the device tha…”
2022-06-24 · Engine · 55,076 mi“the contact owns a 2016 buick envision. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle inadvertently stalled at a traffic light. the contact received assistance from passengers nearby and pushed the vehicle to the side of the roadway. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact started the vehicle again and it inadvert…”
2020-06-14 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 55,000 mi“while driving the car my dashboard completely shuts down. the screen went completely black no radio,clock,dash display. stopped, turn car off and restarted still did not turn back on dash board or and radio/ navigation screen. waited till next day tried again still not successful both screen completely black.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.