2016 Buick Envision reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2016 Buick Envision holds 19 complaints after 11 years, a rate of 3 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Envision years here — under the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Fuel pump, Structure, and Equipment.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 19), then Engine (4) and Service brakes (3).

Next to 2017

The 2017 Envision has 81 complaints, 10 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Buick Envision. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (5)

Recall Fuel pump 2018-05-31 · NHTSA campaign 18V358000

Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. 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 18188.

Recall Structure 2017-06-29 · NHTSA campaign 17V412000

Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement headliner as part of a repair. These service parts might not have had impact energy-absorbing foam blocks attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."

Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17275.

Recall Equipment 2017-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 17V404000

Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."

Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17239/17258.

Recall Hydraulic brakes 2016-12-21 · NHTSA campaign 16V922000

Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The the master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.

Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16169.

Recall Labels 2016-07-07 · NHTSA campaign 16V516000

Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured February 4, 2016, to April 25, 2016. The Tire and Loading Information label may display the incorrect maximum weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge. The began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 56340.

Complaints by component (19 total)

Electrical system

Engine

Service brakes

Suspension

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Exterior lighting

Air bags

Forward collision avoidance

Hydraulic brakes

Lane departure

Powertrain

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The lane assists and cruise control does not work and the GM dealership here in Southern Pines, NC can't fix it. They are sending the car back on the street with a 19-year-old girl behind the wheel of a car with…"
Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure · filed 2025-10-02
"While driving RPM’s bouncing. Upon acceleration experienced delay and hesitation Hesitation in acceleration causing safety issue when entering traffic’s and passing other vehicles Full transmission replacement was…"
Powertrain · filed 2024-09-08
"GM is out of control . I have a front passenger control arm assembly in the shop for 2 months. No update on service part because they have changed the part number as the 2016 is unsafe. I need my service part or a new…"
Suspension · filed 2024-01-27
"Unsafe driving condition. Control arm assembly front passenger. Car in the dealer for a month. GM has no service parts and refuses to give update on availability. Dealer states unsafe to drive and I have seen multiple…"
Suspension · filed 2024-01-10
"This is the second time my brake line has cracked and started leaking brake fluid without any warnings from my dashboard that my brake fluid was low. First time was [XXX] and this time is [XXX] it's only a matter of…"
Service brakes · filed 2023-12-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2016 Buick Envision SUV AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Envision all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	All-wheel drive	20	26	22 MPG	$3650

Specs and fitment

First generation (imported), 2016–2020

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Buick Envision reliable?

What are common problems with a 2016 Buick Envision?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 19), then Engine (4) and Service brakes (3).

Is the 2016 Buick Envision more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 Envision has 81 complaints, 10 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

Has the 2016 Buick Envision been recalled?

The 2016 Buick Envision has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Buick Envision?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2016 Buick Envision with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 Buick Envision get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Buick Envision is 22 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.