2017 Buick Envision: check engine light

6 of the 81 complaints about the 2017 Buick Envision describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 7%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 172 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2025
1
2024
1
2023
5
2022
3
2021
2
2019
3
2018
2
2017
6
2016
1

What owners say

Filed Sep 23, 2025 · Engine · 179,000 miles · TX

The contact's friend owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the sensor for the catalytic converter. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2025 · Transmission · TX

Check engine light is on Turbo is failing, underboost code. Very unsafe on roadway due to unpredictable loss of power. The issue has been diagnosed through my local service center. I have not taken it to a dealership yet but will be next week. The issue occurred three weeks ago I believe

Filed May 21, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · 96,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the message "Service Brake Assist" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump and the exhaust camshaft had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 18, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · 36,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that after the vehicle had reached 10,000 miles driven, the transmission failed to immediately shift into drive(D) or 2nd gear while accelerating from being stationary. The check engine, speed sensor, pressure sensor, and solenoid warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the speed sensor, pressure sensor, and solenoid sensors had failed, and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2022 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

For 6 months the vehicle has had the following problems: 1. Car automatically shutting down(unresolved) 2 steering column, wheel locking up(resolved at this time) 3. Interior and panel lights flashing when car shutting down ( unresolved) 4. When applying pressure to gas pedal engine automatically shuts down (unresolved) 5. Check engine light stays on Vehicle has been taken to dealership shop 6 times in the past 6 months. There has not been total resolve especially the fact that the car shuts down when I am driving. The car has multiple warranties. This is a very dangerous situation. I would appreciate your help

Filed Mar 6, 2020 · 60,000 miles · CT

Check engine light came on at 60,000 miles. Car is a 2017, 3 years old. Diagnostic code shows the alternator is no good. Car just surpassed warranty. Gm could not provide a reason for the alternator going bad on such a new vehicle.