Buick Envision years to avoid
More than twice the Envision's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Buick Envision years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Buick Envision complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Buick Envision problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical71
- Brakes56
- Engine41
- Transmission31
- Driver assistance22
- Steering19
- Fuel system18
- Suspension13
- Airbags13
- Lights12
- Acceleration10
- Wheels6
Buick Envision problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 10 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 14 | Brakes | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | - | 26 | Electrical | 3,130 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 71 | 26 | Electrical | 21,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 75 | 23 | Fuel system | 36,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 76 | 12 | Airbags | 57,000 | 0 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 75 | 23 | Brakes | 4,732 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 83 | 15 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2017 | 28 | 81 | Electrical | 22,000 | 4 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 76 | 19 | Brakes | 11,875 | 5 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
Recalls 9
Buick Envision warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Buick Envision in the news
Questions about the Buick Envision
What years of the Buick Envision should you avoid?
2017. It has more than twice the Buick Envision's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2017 alone has 81, mostly about electrical and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Buick Envision?
2020, 2018 and 2016 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (12, 15 and 19).
What is the most common problem with the Buick Envision?
Electrical, with 71 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (56) and engine (41).
How many recalls does the Buick Envision have?
9 recalls between 2016 and 2025. The 2016 model year has the most, with 5.
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