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2017 Buick Envision Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick Envision, most often about the electrical (31% of complaints, typically around 21,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Envision model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2017 Buick Envision problems
Electrical
25 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn.
Tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS' notified me of a flat tire. It showed loss of tire pressure in the rear passenger rire, however, the driver rear tire was the one that was flat.
Rear tailgate requires manual operation to open, close, and lock. The vehicle is equipped with automatic lift gate controls on the driver door and also by swiping foot under rear bumper. I have documented four times in the past month that the tailgate will not operate properly. Each time however that I bring the…
Brakes
22 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced intermittent brake failure with the brake warning light illuminated. The driver was able to slow down, pull into a gas station, and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to…
Almost crashed my vehicle on highway. When to tap my brakes and brake assist came on then my brakes completely stopped working all together. Even when I attempted to push my brake pedal down it was hard as a rock barely made it into the shoulder with my hazards on. Attempted to pump the pedal nothing - shut the…
Engine
12 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
"auto stop" function would not restart in traffic - stopped at signal light; had to push vehicle into a parking lot. Wouldn't restart for over 20 minutes. Two additional electrical issues (we believe are releated) previously that have not been fixed.
Twice in the last month, I have been driving in motion less than 5 MPH, and the car accelerated by itself. I had to slam on the brakes to stop it. The tires screeched. Very scary as it accelerated fast, lurching forward. Both times in a cat lot.
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles.
I was driving on the freeway at full speed when the car abruptly shut off. I had no power and all dash lights went black. It was very frightening. I don't know how but I managed to get it to the side of the road. It has been in the shop for over a week and they still have not found the cause. I hope this does not…
Car has electronic child safety door locks activated when using the hard button that typically locks only windows. Wife took a nap in back seat on lunch break at work, didn't realize window lock button was accidentally engaged, locked with remote from back seat while car was running. Door remote would not allow the…
Transmission
10 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
When driving the vehicle and increasing speed, the transmission does not want to shift. The RPM's will literally redline, if I do not lift my foot off of the gas quickly, and replace it back on the gas - this reminds me of a manual shift, but this is not a manual transmission. The hesitation in shifting gears has…
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…
Steering
8 complaints · 10%The vehicle shakes on exceleration it is worse turning left or right but also does the shaking going straight,the dealer called gm engineering and so far they have done nothing it has been a month now and I am not the only one that has this problem this car is an all wheel drive Envision premium 2
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that the eps flashed, indicating 'power steering dismissed'. Transwest chevrolet Buick (1200 w main st, sterling, co 80751, ([phone]) indicated that there was an internal eps failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer due to the steering wheel seizing. In…
Lights
7 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 500 miles.
Car makes a scrapping sound. Spent 32 days, then 22 days at the garage. At the 32 days torque tube to drive shaft changed. Noise came back. At 22 days Buick sent a field rep. To work on Envision. Invoice said they loosened & retorque the frame that attaches the rear differential to the unit body of the car. With my…
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, a week after purchasing the vehicle, she noticed that the headlights were significantly dim. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: body.
When vehicle does automatic software updates from gm, it "blows up" the personalization menu. I am in physical therapy now from car seat that automatically went to position 1 when I opened car door. Easy exit had been turned on by update. I had it turned off because it never worked right with memory seats. Now after…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Buick Envision recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Equipment
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Equipment: labels
Risk: Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Buick Envision
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Buick Envision?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (25 complaints, typically around 21,000 miles); brakes (22 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 29,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Buick Envision have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 31, 2018 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Buick Envision?
- It is the most complained-about Envision model year since 2000, with 81 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.