Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2017. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Envision | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Envision | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 Envision | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 Envision | 26 | 1 |
| 2022 Envision | 26 | 1 |
| 2021 Envision | 23 | 2 |
| 2020 Envision | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 Envision | 23 | 0 |
| 2018 Envision | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 EnvisionMost complaints | 81 | 4 |
| 2016 Envision | 19 | 5 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system71
- Service brakes46
- Engine40
- Unknown or other31
- Power train31
- Steering19
- Fuel/propulsion system15
- Suspension13
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 95 Envision vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 62 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | 9 | 5 |
| 2020 | 27 | 22 |
| 2019 | 16 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 | 7 |
| 2017 | 23 | 15 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 11 model-year variants; 11 of 11 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 BUICK ENVISION SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Buick Envision SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Buick Envision SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Buick Envision SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Buick Envision SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Buick Envision SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Buick Envision SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.9 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Buick Envision SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.9 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Buick Envision SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.9 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Buick Envision SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.9 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Buick Envision SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.9 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 11 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.9–10.6 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Envision AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.5 | 8.4 | 9.5 |
| 2025 | Envision AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.8 | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| 2024 | Envision AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.8 | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| 2023 | Envision · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.2 | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| 2022 | Envision · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.0 | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| 2021 | Envision · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.0 | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| 2020 | Envision AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.1 | 8.6 | 10.0 |
| 2019 | Envision AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.1 | 8.6 | 10.0 |
| 2018 | Envision AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.1 | 8.6 | 10.0 |
| 2017 | Envision AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.1 | 8.4 | 9.9 |
| 2016 | Envision AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.8 | 9.1 | 10.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
9 campaigns cover the Envision.
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 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 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."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement headliner as part of a repair. These service parts might not have had impact energy-absorbing foam blocks attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The the master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured February 4, 2016, to April 25, 2016. The Tire and Loading Information label may display the incorrect maximum weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA recalls