2021 Buick Envision problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (5) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Electrical System (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 2022-12-08 · campaign 22V903000 · 740,108 vehicles
Defect: 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 when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Air Bags:srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light 2021-06-10 · campaign 21V421000 · 285,622 vehicles
Defect: 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), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. 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 N212338110.
Service bulletins (699)
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 2026-08-20 · PIC6551C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a mec reset for wireless projection issues
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-23 · PIT5966F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with an ota pending message still displayed after an ota event and how to reset/clear the message.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-11 · PIC6423A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi created to provide gm dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
Showing the 6 most recent of 699 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-24 · Unknown Or Other“got a check engine light on, took to dealer was a code 1098, the part is on back order told that it would not be available until middle of may, this happened to me at the end of march, now am learning that gm issued a recall on that part for their diesel duramax engine, i think it is a gm wide problem.…”
2026-02-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 36,000 mi“the contact owns a 2021 buick envision. the contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed on the freeway, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated around a corner, with the floor mat stuck under the pedal. the driver depressed the brake pedal for an extended time, but the vehicle continued accelerating. the driver pressed the p…”
2026-01-02 · Power Train“when i start at a low speed it's like it does not know which gear to go in. you push on the gas and it does not move much and then launches forward. it has done this since i purchased it in april 2025 used.when in auto stop and the engine starts up with my foot still on the brake, sometimes it will lurch and buck. buick dealer did do a transmission…”
2025-11-29 · Power Train · 💥 crash“11/25/25 driving at a slow speed, the transmision was in drive. the transmission slipped out of drive into neutral. the car stop. i put the car in drive and continued to the final destination. 3 days later it happened again. transmition went from drive to 1 st gear. i stopped the car. i put the car in drive. i continued to final destination. i f…”
2025-11-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel pump and fuel control module failed. car will not stay running. currently at gm dealership. confirmed and repair cost about $500. no warning lights.…”
2025-10-09 · Structure · 53,000 mi“the contact owns a 2021 buick envision. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the lane change alert with side blind zone alert malfunctioned. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the side-view mirror illuminated erroneously while driving near a guard rail. additionally, the contact stated that the side-v…”
2025-08-14 · Air Bags · 80,000 mi“the contact owns a 2021 buick envision. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.…”
2025-06-24 · Power Train“this has happened about 4-5 times now, car has approximately 17.5k miles. while accelerating attempting to reach speed limit, transmission has slipped out of gear and power to wheels is not happening. have learned to switch into neutral and then drive and transmission will reorient and grab the appropriate gear and reengage the power to the wheel…”
2025-03-18 · Power Train · 34,950 mi“the contact owns a 2021 buick envision. the contact stated that while stopped in traffic on the highway, while accelerating, the transmission started slipping and the vehicle jerked abnormally before starting to drive normally. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that additional diag…”
2025-01-06 · Visibility/Wiper“when driving 2021 buick envision, the windshield and side windows do not defrost with hvac set to defrost mode. service climate system is displayed on dash. vehicle was inspected by dealer finding replacement of hvac case half housing required on 1/22/24 ( a year ago). gm (oem) has been in contact but has failed to provide a solution after 1 year…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.