2025 Buick Envista problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (9) · Service Brakes (3) · Engine (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2026-08-20 · campaign 26V539000 · 306,511 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Service bulletins (231)
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 2026-10-22 · PIC6611H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi provides information on how to obtain a restricted radio
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 2026-09-10 · PIC6629F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or ipc display
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 231 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-04 · Electrical System“main entertainment screen goes blank everytime i turn the car on . will flash on and button stuck …”
2026-09-23 · Electrical System · 10,000 mi“the contact owns a 2025 buick envista. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio screen went black. the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. the failure mileage was approximately 10,000.…”
2026-09-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle starts on it own. two incidents where it has started without any commands / activation on fobs …”
2026-09-15 · Unknown Or Other“complaint regarding manufacture’s failure to provide a timely recall repair i am filing a formal complaint against general motors (buick) for failing to provide a timely remedy for an active federal safety recall on my 2025 buick envista. backup camera, 2025 buick envista. the vehicle is subject to a critical safety recall, but the manufacturer a…”
2026-08-01 · Tires“i was driving on a chicago expressway with my family when the tire pressure light came on, within 3 mins and before we could safely pull over the tire shredded and eventually the entire middle part of the tire came off and we were thankful there was a lot of traffic so we had to slow our speed because the inner part of the tire came off and it roll…”
2026-07-15 · Service Brakes“to the vehicle safety complaint division: i am filing a safety complaint regarding brake service performed on a 2025 buick envista (vin: [xxx]) by suburban buick gmc of troy, 1850 w maple rd, troy, mi 48084, an authorized gm dealership. safety issue: the vehicle was brought in on xxx with brake pulsation at 20,689 miles. suburban performed rotor r…”
2026-06-08 · Unknown Or Other“since purchasing this unit on 06/14/2025, i have taken this car in for many issues, including the digital dashboard going out multiple times and the ac unit stopping working. i have attached the service history ticket for your records. this unit is deemed to fall apart here shortly. not even a year old, and the ac has already gone out 3-4 times. mo…”
2026-04-09 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“see attached document for complaint.…”
2026-04-06 · Visibility/Wiper“wiper blades are not compatible with after market brands due to wiper arm design. exterior trim. the rear quarter window trim has poor adhesive. causing chrome panel to bend and detach while vehicle was one highway.…”
2026-03-27 · Visibility/Wiper · 15,266 mi“the contact owns a 2025 buick envista. the contact stated that while driving during heavy rain, the windshield wiper fractured in half, resulting in poor visibility while driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.