2019 Buick Envision reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2019 Buick Envision holds 23 complaints after 8 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 no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (6 of 23), then Electrical system (3) and Suspension (3). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.
The 2018 Envision has 14 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2020 has 11 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.
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 2019 Buick Envision. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (23 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Driving home from work and I seen the "service brake assist" light popped on. I did not know what that meant, until I tried to slow down around a curve. The brake pedal was extremely firm and mad stopping in time almost…"
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"The turbo failed by reducing speed all a sudden when I was driving on the freeway. Got the problem repaired and not even a month later same thing is happening again."
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"The envision started losing power, the engine would not gain speed or if it did it was very slow, had the booster vacuum sensor changed, Sudden loss of power or sluggish acceleration, In the beginning the noise/whining…"
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"There are currently two items to report on this vehicle: 1) Failure of the gear shift. The replacement is not available for inspection. PCM found defective. The PCM was not seeing the transmission in park or neutral.…"
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"I have a warning on my dash, "Service Brake Assist" that comes on and off, but will not stay on. The dealer says they can't identify the problem unless it stays on and then bring it in. I did some research and find a…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2019 Buick Envision SUV AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2019 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 9-speed | All-wheel drive | 20 | 25 | 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 2019 Buick Envision reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2019 Buick Envision holds 23 complaints after 8 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 no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2019 Buick Envision?
The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (6 of 23), then Electrical system (3) and Suspension (3). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.
Is the 2019 Buick Envision more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2018 Envision has 14 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2020 has 11 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.
Has the 2019 Buick Envision been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2019 Buick Envision.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Buick Envision?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2019 Buick Envision with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2019 Buick Envision get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 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.