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2023 Buick Envision Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Buick Envision, most often about the electrical (31% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about Envision model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.

Complaints26
Recalls1
Crashes reported0
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0

Most common 2023 Buick Envision problems

  1. Electrical

    8 complaints · 31%

    Parts named most often: adas, instrument cluster/panel.

    The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 5,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed to immediately activate while depressing the brake pedal. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle to prevent crashing into the vehicle in front and became aware…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 1,500 miles
  2. Brakes

    6 complaints · 23%

    The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 5,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed to immediately activate while depressing the brake pedal. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle to prevent crashing into the vehicle in front and became aware…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 1,500 miles
  3. Transmission

    5 complaints · 19%

    The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at 67 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked and then lost motive power without warning lights being illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to a service center where it was diagnosed that the transmission…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 77,000 miles
  4. Engine

    4 complaints · 15%

    The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, decelerated, and no longer accelerated as needed. After drifting to the side roadway, the contact discovered that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the transmission had…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 3,130 miles
  5. Fuel system

    4 complaints · 15%

    The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, decelerated, and no longer accelerated as needed. After drifting to the side roadway, the contact discovered that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the transmission had…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 3,130 miles
    The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a fuel pump control module failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump control module…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 7,600 miles
  6. Backup camera

    3 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: rearview system braking, warnings.

  7. Other or unspecified

    3 complaints · 12%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2023 Buick Envision recalls

  1. Lights: software

    NHTSA 22V903000 · December 8, 2022 · 740,108 vehicles

    Risk: Drls that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 23, 2023. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22v-827.

    Full defect summary

    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."

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 2023 Buick Envision

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Buick Envision?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (8 complaints); brakes (6 complaints); transmission (5 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2023 Buick Envision have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 8, 2022 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2023 a bad year for the Buick Envision?
It is the 3rd most complained-about Envision model year since 2000, with 26 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.

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