2019 Buick Envision problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (6) · Wheels (3) · Tires (2)
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Compared against other Buick Envision model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (660)
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 660 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-15 · Service Brakes“driving home from work and i seen the "service brake assist" light popped on. i did not know what that meant, until i tried to slow down around a curve. the brake pedal was extremely firm and mad stopping in time almost impossible. i made it home and looked on internet for answers. i checked the sensors, brake fluid and checked again and no help. …”
2026-06-23 · Engine“the turbo failed by reducing speed all a sudden when i was driving on the freeway. got the problem repaired and not even a month later same thing is happening again.…”
2026-06-19 · Power Train“the envision started losing power, the engine would not gain speed or if it did it was very slow, had the booster vacuum sensor changed, sudden loss of power or sluggish acceleration, in the beginning the noise/whining was not loud however increased from the engine. took to a repair shop, could not figure it out, informed dealership, was advised …”
2026-06-12 · Steering“there are currently two items to report on this vehicle: 1) failure of the gear shift. the replacement is not available for inspection. pcm found defective. the pcm was not seeing the transmission in park or neutral. the shifter assembly had to be replaced. the vehicle was not driveable and had to be towed for repair. no safety issues concern…”
2026-06-09 · Service Brakes“i have a warning on my dash, "service brake assist" that comes on and off, but will not stay on. the dealer says they can't identify the problem unless it stays on and then bring it in. i did some research and find a class action complaint suit in 4 different states, of several gm cars manufactured between 2017 - 2020. mine is a 2019 buick envision…”
2026-02-27 · Unknown Or Other“i bought this vehicle used to take on a trip with my family. drove it for a week and seemed to be fine. got on the other side of chicago, on interstate 80 (70mph) and the engine started shaking like an earthquake. had to slow down fast and cross traffic to pull over. as soon as i pulled of the road it stopped, so i restarted. this happened 6 t…”
2025-10-25 · Wheels“the problem started in the past year (2024-2025) with severe shuddering while driving over 35-40 mph and going over a patched pothole or other irregularity in the road. the shuddering would continue until i slowed to stop. it is quite alarming & feels like the car is falling apart and is more difficult to manuever when this occurs. once i slow to…”
2025-03-06 · Wheels“severe shuddering while driving. sometimes on a smooth roadway and sometimes when crossing over a patched pothole. shuddering continued until slowed to stop. when starting to go again car did not shudder until next incident.…”
2024-04-15 · Structure:body:door“the contact owns a 2019 buick envision. the contact stated that the driver’s and passenger's side doors made a popping sound while being opened. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an unknown failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.…”
2023-10-08 · Tires“i'm recalling an incident i reported last year. gm refused to honor the service bulletin, and palmen buick gmc cadillac in kenosha, wi refused to work with michelin. at 30,000 miles, i now hydroplane, and when i had my car serviced a few weeks before my warranty was set to expire, the dealership again refused to honor the prorate chart for the tire…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.