2020 Buick Envision reliability
The 2020 Buick Envision has 11 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 1 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 Air bags (3 of 11), then Powertrain (3) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.
The 2019 Envision has 23 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2021 has 23 complaints, 2 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.
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 2020 Buick Envision. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (11 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owns a 2020 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the oil level was two…"
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"I was driving and came to a stop at a light and all the sudden in my car just shut off. It took me a minute to try to turn it back on while cars behind me honking their horn. I’m assuming it has something to do with the…"
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"We have two problems what we would call safety issues. First, all the sound in the vehicle was lost which included safety belt warning alarm, turn signal bells, door open alarms, etc. We were told by the dealership that…"
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"The contact owns a 2020 Buick Envision. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to extend and was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed. The dealer informed the…"
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"Got in the vehicle to start the engine and the instrument cluster stop showing all readings of the gauges would not display the screen blacked out and none of the gauges were working. There were no warnings lamps or…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2020 Buick Envision SUV AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2020 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 2020 Buick Envision reliable?
The 2020 Buick Envision has 11 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 1 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 2020 Buick Envision?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (3 of 11), then Powertrain (3) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2020 Buick Envision more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2019 Envision has 23 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2021 has 23 complaints, 2 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.
Has the 2020 Buick Envision been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2020 Buick Envision.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Buick Envision?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2020 Buick Envision with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2020 Buick Envision get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 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.