Buick Envision years to avoid and best years
Newer Buick Envision years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 10 (81 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2018 at 1 (from 14 complaints), 2020 at 1 (from 11 complaints), and 2021 at 2 (from 23 complaints). The Buick Envision 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2017 Buick Envision, 11 of 81 complaints name Service brakes.
Data as of .
2018
2020
2021
2025–26
Buick Envision reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Buick Envision. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 25 |
| 2025 → Too early | 5 | 10 | 0 | Electrical system | 24 |
| 2024 → | 4 | 11 | 1 | Engine | 24 |
| 2023 → | 6 | 25 | 1 | Powertrain | 25.5 |
| 2022 → | 6 | 25 | 1 | Engine | 25.5 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 2 | 23 | 2 | Powertrain | 25.5 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 1 | 11 | 0 | Air bags | 23.7 |
| 2019 → | 3 | 23 | 0 | Service brakes | 23.7 |
| 2018 → Fewest | 1 | 14 | 0 | Steering | 23.7 |
| 2017 → Most | 10 | 81 | 4 | Service brakes | 23.7 |
| 2016 → | 3 | 19 | 5 | Suspension | 22 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- dexos1 5W-30 (all temps); 0W-30 below −29 °C (2.0L turbo) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/60R18, 235/50R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V358000 covers certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles (with GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, Acadia, LaCrosse, ATS, Equinox, and Terrain on the same campaign) where the high-pressure fuel pump may detach from the engine; dealers replace the high-pressure fuel pump and pipe. Recall 16V922000 covers certain 2016 Envision vehicles whose master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid; dealers replace the brake lines. Recall 17V412000 covers certain 2016-2017 Envision vehicles that received a replacement headliner without impact energy-absorbing foam blocks; dealers replace the headliner assembly.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.0L turbo four-cylinder) · 5.3 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/55R18 (common)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 22V903000 covers certain 2021-2023 Buick Envision vehicles (with Cadillac CT4 and CT5, Escalade, Silverado, Tahoe, and related GM models) whose daytime running lights may not deactivate when the headlights are on (FMVSS 108); dealers or an OTA update revise body control module software. Recall 21V421000 covers certain 2021 Envision vehicles (with CT4, CT5, Escalade, Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, Yukon, and Yukon XL) whose communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing and diagnostic module; dealers or an OTA update revise gateway software.
Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Envision years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2018 at 1 (from 14 complaints), 2020 at 1 (from 11 complaints), and 2021 at 2 (from 23 complaints).
Which Buick Envision year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 10 (81 complaints). On the 2017 Buick Envision, 11 of 81 complaints name Service brakes.
How do Buick Envision owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Buick Envision years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones.
Which Buick Envision years are too early to compare?
The Buick Envision 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Buick Envision take?
1st gen (2016-2020) 2.0L turbo: dexos1 5W-30 (0W-30 below −29 °C), about 6.0 qt. 2nd gen (2021+) 2.0L turbo: 0W-20, about 5.3 qt.
Does recall 18V358000 cover early Buick Envisions?
It covers certain 2016-2017 Envision vehicles (with other GM models on the same campaign) for a high-pressure fuel pump concern; dealers apply the published remedy.
What generation is a 2022 Buick Envision?
2nd generation (2021 onward). 2016-2020 are 1st generation.