Models
Every Buick model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| LeSabre | 1981–2013 | 3,725 |
| Regal | 1981–2020 | 3,261 |
| Enclave | 2008–2026 | 2,509 |
| LaCrosse | 2005–2020 | 2,123 |
| Century | 1981–2005 | 1,817 |
| Park Avenue | 1984–2005 | 1,368 |
| Rendezvous | 2000–2007 | 1,241 |
| Lucerne | 2006–2012 | 943 |
| Encore | 2013–2025 | 604 |
| Skylark | 1981–2000 | 522 |
| Verano | 2012–2017 | 441 |
| Rainier | 2003–2007 | 391 |
| Roadmaster | 1989–1999 | 331 |
| Riviera | 1981–2000 | 314 |
| Envision | 2016–2026 | 248 |
| Encore GX | 2020–2026 | 235 |
| Terraza | 2005–2008 | 207 |
| Envista | 2024–2026 | 95 |
| Cascada | 2016–2019 | 53 |
| Reatta | 1988–1993 | 52 |
| Electra | 1981–1991 | 35 |
| Regal Tourx | 2018–2020 | 18 |
| Skyhawk | 1982–1993 | 13 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Buick · Somerset · Buick Truck · Estate · Allure · Terraza CXL · ultra.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · new cars in Europe: European Environment Agency, 2010–2022
Complaints by model year
All Buick models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Electrical system3,843
- Engine and engine cooling2,142
- Air bags2,075
- Steering1,917
- Service brakes, hydraulic1,861
- Engine1,780
- Power train1,736
- Exterior lighting1,236
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level vehicles that were sold or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear suspension toe links may have received improper corrosion protection, which can result in rear toe link fracture.
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Envision vehicles. The vehicles are missing the label that states the tire size, pressure, and the loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
New registrations in Europe
4,793 new Buick cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 126 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1 | 194 (NEDC) |
| 2019 | 24 | 190 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1 | 115 (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 51 | — |
| 2013 | 1,206 | — |
| 2012 | 2,415 | — |
| 2010 | 1,094 | — |
Most registered Buick models in Europe, 2022
| Model | New cars |
|---|---|
| Encore | 1 |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement