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2017 Buick Envision Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Buick Envision has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 81 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buick dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Buick Envision, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Buick Envision owner complaints

Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick Envision, describing incidents dated May 15, 2016 to July 4, 2026.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 25 complaints
Service Brakes 22 complaints
Engine 12 complaints
Unknown or Other 11 complaints
Power Train 10 complaints
Steering 8 complaints

Of the 81 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 81 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11752143 · Filed July 22, 2026
When I stop at traffic lights, my car does not immediately turn back on (it has the auto stop feature). It flashes "parking brake released" on the dashboard. Then, it starts back up. Sometimes, it has not started back up right away & the steering wheel seizes. It has also said, "Assisted Steering…
ODI #11734580 · Filed April 29, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to use the terrain-driving system to continue driving. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle…
ODI #11718323 · Filed February 16, 2026
Driver side front rubber brake line blew out causing all fluid to leak out while my wife was driving it 2/14/2026

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Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture

NHTSA #18V358000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported May 31, 2018 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 895 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 18188 18268 · Owners notified July 2, 2018 · Vehicles built March 24, 2016 – May 8, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Headliner Missing Foam Blocks/FMVSS 201

NHTSA #17V412000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported June 29, 2017 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 10 vehicles

Repair completion: 90% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 17275 · Owners notified July 28, 2017 · Vehicles built April 7, 2016 – October 4, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

If the service parts do not have energy-absorbing foam blocks, there may be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17275.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrectly Installed Tablet Holder/FMVSS 202a

NHTSA #17V404000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported June 27, 2017 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 768 vehicles

Repair completion: 33.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 17239/17258 · Owners notified July 27, 2017 · Vehicles built March 27, 2016 – May 16, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

If the head restraint posts are not fully engaging in the seat back, the head restraint may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17239/17258.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Weight Information on Label/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #16V516000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported July 7, 2016 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 4,558 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 56340 · Owners notified August 22, 2016 · Vehicles built February 4, 2016 – April 25, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge. The began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 56340.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2017 Buick Envision SUV AWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

16% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning

81 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Buick Envision.

Steering; Electrical System; Service Brakes

ODI #11752143

Incident: July 4, 2026 · Filed: July 22, 2026

When I stop at traffic lights, my car does not immediately turn back on (it has the auto stop feature). It flashes "parking brake released" on the dashboard. Then, it starts back up. Sometimes, it has not started back up right away & the steering wheel seizes. It has also said, "Assisted Steering Reduced" & "Stabilitrack Not Engaged (or something to that effect)." When the issue started, I tried to start my car & it said to put the car in park but it was already in park. I tried repeatedly to put it drive to put it back in park & it did not register that I was shifting gears. I turned my car off & turned it back on & it shook violently. So I shut it off immediately. The safety hazard is that my car has shut off on me while I was driving, wheels turning, car in drive, going down the street! It came right back on thankfully, but the way it shut off, I would not have time to brake & let driver's behind me know there was an issue, if it had not come back on! Also, if I have to full stop somewhere in the middle of traffic or an unsafe space, and the auto stop does not restart, that is another safety hazard. The problem started December 2025. I stopped at a light & my car would not restart. I was told it was the starter. I had the starter replaced & the issue returned July 4th weekend. Now, I try to brake in a way to prevent the auto stop from engaging as much possible. I shouldn't have to do that!! Please notify General Motors to recall & fix whatever this issue is with the Buick Envision to keep our families & roads safer!! Thank you!

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #11734580

Incident: April 28, 2026 · Filed: April 29, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to use the terrain-driving system to continue driving. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the brake hose to the brake master cylinder had failed, and the brake fluid was extremely low. The vehicle was partially repaired. The front hoses were replaced, and the mechanic informed the contact that the rear hoses needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 71,069.

Service Brakes

ODI #11718323

Incident: February 14, 2026 · Filed: February 16, 2026

Driver side front rubber brake line blew out causing all fluid to leak out while my wife was driving it 2/14/2026

Power Train; Electrical System

ODI #11714262

Incident: January 29, 2026 · Filed: January 29, 2026

2017 Buick envision failed an annual smog check with OBD trouble codes: P0700; P2535; and U0100. P0700 is related to a transmission issue.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11712844

1 injury

Incident: January 22, 2026 · Filed: January 23, 2026

The liftgate has randomly started closing on me while I'm loading groceries at least 3 times in the past year. Every time it has hit me in the forehead with enough force to cause intense pain for several days. Otherwise, it works normally so there is no way I know to intentionally reproduce the issue. It has not been inspected because, again, it has happened like 3 times in the past year. Very painful, but doesn't seem likely to be something obvious.

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11693761

Incident: October 16, 2025 · Filed: October 16, 2025

During multiple drives the vehicle completely shuts off when driving or at lower speeds. When this occurs (4 times over the last 3 months) the vehicle has no power or ability to restart creating a major safety issue. You cannot turn on the hazards or anything in the vehicle. The vehicle is still in drive (because you were driving when it occurred) and so you're unable to shift back into park to restart. After some time you are able to restart the vehicle and continue driving.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11689163

Incident: September 22, 2025 · Filed: September 23, 2025

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.

Power Train

ODI #11675898

Incident: July 4, 2025 · Filed: July 24, 2025

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

Service Brakes; Engine

ODI #11662442

Incident: May 21, 2025 · Filed: May 21, 2025

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.

Power Train

ODI #11657417

Incident: April 15, 2025 · Filed: April 29, 2025

New tires placed. Oil change next day noted oil leak on differential due to gasket. Mechanic tried to obtain gasket but system told him because my VIN was below a certain number I would need a new differential. Additionally, gasket could not be obtained. Buick knew a problem existed and changed manufacturing, hence, VIN above that certain number has no problems. What all of us below that VIN number?

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