2018 Buick Envision reliability
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Envision over 9 years — 1 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 9 Envision years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 14), then Engine (4) and Steering (4).
The 2017 Envision has 81 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2019 has 23 complaints, 3 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019.
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 2018 Buick Envision. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (14 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"I was going to work in the morning. I went to stop at the redlight right at my work but my brakes were very firm and wouldnt push down. My service brake warning came up on my dash and service engine light came on. I had…"
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"UNKNOWN- when driving onto a rough road my front end will shake violently, even the steering wheel shakes. Sometimes it will go on for about 1 minute + or -"
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"My vehicle only has 81824 miles on it and I am having head gasket issues. I have a coolant leak into my engine. It is barely 7 years old. This should NOT be an issue in a vehicle this age with this many miles. I have…"
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"Multiple Electrical parts became faulty starting with 3 tire sensors, then the front passenger airbag sensor, immediately followed by both rear sensor control modules. Milage at onset was approx 85000. Brought to dealer…"
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"The Instrument Panel Cluster failed and is completely gone black. Due to the failure, there is no speedometer, or other safety notifications being delivered to the driver. The lack of knowing your current speed, the…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2018 Buick Envision SUV AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2018 Buick Envision SUV FWD | Not rated | 4 stars | 5 stars | Not rated |
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 |
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| Envision all-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | All-wheel drive | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG | $2700 |
| Envision all-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | All-wheel drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
| Envision front-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG | $2600 |
Specs and fitment
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 2018 Buick Envision reliable?
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Envision over 9 years — 1 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 9 Envision years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2018 Buick Envision?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 14), then Engine (4) and Steering (4).
Is the 2018 Buick Envision more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2017 Envision has 81 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2019 has 23 complaints, 3 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019.
Has the 2018 Buick Envision been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2018 Buick Envision.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Buick Envision?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2018 Buick Envision with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2018 Buick Envision get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Buick Envision is 23.7 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.