2017 Buick Envision problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (16) · Electrical System (10) · Steering (7)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
49 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
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.
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 (1,046)
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 1,046 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-22 · Steering“when i stop at traffic lights, my car does not immediately turn back on (it has the auto stop feature). it flashes "parking brake released" on the dashboard. then, it starts back up. sometimes, it has not started back up right away & the steering wheel seizes. it has also said, "assisted steering reduced" & "stabilitrack not engaged (or something t…”
2026-04-29 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 71,069 mi“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 take…”
2026-02-16 · Service Brakes“driver side front rubber brake line blew out causing all fluid to leak out while my wife was driving it 2/14/2026 …”
2026-01-29 · Power Train“2017 buick envision failed an annual smog check with obd trouble codes: p0700; p2535; and u0100. p0700 is related to a transmission issue. …”
2026-01-23 · Unknown Or Other“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 ha…”
2025-10-16 · Engine“during multiple drives the vehicle completely shuts off when driving or at lower speeds. when this occurs (4 times over the last 3 months) the vehicle has no power or ability to restart creating a major safety issue. you cannot turn on the hazards or anything in the vehicle. the vehicle is still in drive (because you were driving when it occurred) …”
2025-09-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor · 179,000 mi“the contact's friend owns a 2017 buick envision. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the sensor for the catalytic converter. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed o…”
2025-07-24 · Power Train“check engine light is on turbo is failing, underboost code. very unsafe on roadway due to unpredictable loss of power. the issue has been diagnosed through my local service center. i have not taken it to a dealership yet but will be next week. the issue occurred three weeks ago i believe …”
2025-05-21 · Service Brakes · 96,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 buick envision. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal seized. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. the contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the message "service brake assist" was displayed, and the ch…”
2025-04-29 · Power Train“new tires placed. oil change next day noted oil leak on differential due to gasket. mechanic tried to obtain gasket but system told him because my vin was below a certain number i would need a new differential. additionally, gasket could not be obtained. buick knew a problem existed and changed manufacturing, hence, vin above that certain number ha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.