Reliable Auto DB

2023 Buick Envision reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 Buick Envision has 25 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 6 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Envision years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Lighting control module, software.

2016 Buick Envision
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Complaints

25

Per year

6

Recalls

1

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 25), then Powertrain (5) and Engine (4).

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Envision has 25 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2024 has 11 complaints, 4 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Buick Envision. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall exterior lighting, lighting control module, software 2022-12-08 · NHTSA campaign 22V903000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Complaints by component (25 total)

Electrical system
7
Powertrain
5
Engine
4
Service brakes
4
Back-over prevention
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Hydraulic brakes
2
Lane departure
2
Steering
2
Air bags
1
Speed control
1
Structure
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

82023520244202582026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at 67 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked and then lost motive power without warning lights being illuminated. The vehicle was unable to…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-10
  • "I purchased this vehicle on [XXX]. Dealership was: PM AUTO GALLERY, LLC. This vehicle had a salvaged title due to an accident several months earlier. Pablo Mazlumian is the proprietor & owner. He did disclose that this…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-09-03
  • "On July 23, 2026, the transmission failed. I was driving for a weekend getaway (4.5 hrs from my home) and the transmission jerked extremely hard three times and I lost control of the car. I was driving through the…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-08-04
  • "Onstar module out. Car can not be detected of location. Can not use gps. In the event of accident onstar can not help me this is a safety problem for a woman especially. When it first went out the car would not cut…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-11
  • "The transmission on the vehicle failed. It is available for inspection. The vehicle began jolting, when accelerating from a stop, or when slowing to a stop. Seemed to be slipping out of gear while driving. We reported…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-03-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Buick Envision SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Buick Envision SUV FWD 5 stars 5 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 (9-speed) All-wheel drive 22 29 25 MPG $2600
Envision front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Front-wheel drive 23 31 26 MPG $2500

Specs and fitment

Second generation (US built), 2021–present
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.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Buick Envision reliable?

The 2023 Buick Envision has 25 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 6 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Envision years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Lighting control module, software.

What are common problems with a 2023 Buick Envision?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 25), then Powertrain (5) and Engine (4).

Is the 2023 Buick Envision more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Envision has 25 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2024 has 11 complaints, 4 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Buick Envision been recalled?

The 2023 Buick Envision has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Buick Envision?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2023 Buick Envision with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Buick Envision get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Buick Envision is 25.5 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.