2023 Buick Envision problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Service Brakes (3) · Steering (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (445)
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 2026-10-07 · PIT6110L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the ses mil and dtc p062b and engineering is currently investigating.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 445 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-05 · Electrical System“the battery repeatedly discharged and became flat when the vehicle was left unused for several days. this has occurred 4 times to date december 14th 2023 november 12th 2024 december 17th 2025 march 23rd 2026 each time buick replaces the battery, they blame something else. they did send an engineer to review it on april 22nd, 2026, and he confirm…”
2026-09-10 · Power Train · 77,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 buick envision. the contact stated that while driving at 67 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked and then lost motive power without warning lights being illuminated. the vehicle was unable to restart. the vehicle was towed to a service center where it was diagnosed that the transmission solenoid had seized and that the failu…”
2026-09-03 · Air Bags“i purchased this vehicle on [xxx]. dealership was: pm auto gallery, llc. this vehicle had a salvaged title due to an accident several months earlier. pablo mazlumian is the proprietor & owner. he did disclose that this buick envision was salvaged, yet in good working order. he recommended getting the vehicle inspected from a independent shop pr…”
2026-08-04 · Power Train“on july 23, 2026, the transmission failed. i was driving for a weekend getaway (4.5 hrs from my home) and the transmission jerked extremely hard three times and i lost control of the car. i was driving through the mountains at 8pm. the rpm was in the red zone, even though my speed was fairly low. the car would not go into park or reverse. i to…”
2026-05-11 · Unknown Or Other“onstar module out. car can not be detected of location. can not use gps. in the event of accident onstar can not help me this is a safety problem for a woman especially. when it first went out the car would not cut completely off had to disconnect battery. the gps light stays on with a line through it. can’t use blue onstar button it’s completely o…”
2026-03-13 · Power Train“the transmission on the vehicle failed. it is available for inspection. the vehicle began jolting, when accelerating from a stop, or when slowing to a stop. seemed to be slipping out of gear while driving. we reported the incident to the dealership. they said they found nothing wrong. the issue continued, and the check engine light came on, so we…”
2026-02-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System“parked a running vehicle, 2023 buick envision with 52000 miles and when i went to start the car again, it would not run; cranked ok but would not start, just "stumbled" for a few seconds and then nothing. tried several times thereafter to start to no avail. called for a tow and learned that due to a not running vehicle that has electronic transmi…”
2026-01-15 · Engine“while driving in traffic, after changing lanes, the vehicle experienced a complete electrical shutdown without warning. the engine shut off, the dashboard went completely black, and hazard lights were not functional. there were no warning lights, messages, or audible alerts prior to the failure. the vehicle was in active traffic and, stopped witho…”
2026-01-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 7,600 mi“the contact owns a 2023 buick envision. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a fuel pump control module failure. the contact was informed that the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. the vehic…”
2025-12-17 · Unknown Or Other“onstar is my problem. subscription is up to date onstar is completely out can not connect or send any information to onstar. if there is an accident can’t call for help. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.