AI Damage2019 Buick Envision: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Buick Envision filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and electrical system. The maker issued 548 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 23
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 548
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 26% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 13% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 13% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 13% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 9% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 6 complaints (26% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 21.
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 104.
- Wheels: 3 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 35.
- Tires: 3 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 22.
- Suspension: 3 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: AWD, FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 23 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 104 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 35 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 22 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 61 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 59 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 27 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 76 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
He was issued a ticket for failure to yield. I am a registered nurse at westchester medical center in valhalla, new york. I cannot be without a vehicle to take care of my family and get to my job as an intensive care nurse at wmc in westchester county new york.
2019 buick enclave. Consumer writes in regards to issues with airbag/airbag system.
Driving home from work and I seen the "service brake assist" light popped on. I did not know what that meant, until I tried to slow down around a curve. The brake pedal was extremely firm and mad stopping in time almost impossible. I made it home and looked on internet for answers.
The turbo failed by reducing speed all a sudden when I was driving on the freeway. Got the problem repaired and not even a month later same thing is happening again.
The envision started losing power, the engine would not gain speed or if it did it was very slow, had the booster vacuum sensor changed, Sudden loss of power or sluggish acceleration, In the beginning the noise/whining was not loud however increased from the engine.
At highway speeds steering became unstable and unresponsive with various pavement conditions(almost a feeling of becoming airborne), Even at low speeds (over a speedbump) vibration occured. Dealer repair consisted of replacement steering gear with new motor and internal power steering control module.
Got on the other side of Chicago, on interstate 80 (70mph) and the engine started shaking like an earthquake. Had to slow down fast and cross traffic to pull over. As soon as I pulled of the road it stopped, so I restarted.
The problem started in the past year (2024-2025) with severe shuddering while driving over 35-40 mph and going over a patched pothole or other irregularity in the road. The shuddering would continue until I slowed to stop.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,198 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 43% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Envision has 23 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 23, about average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a…
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
- This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced…
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have…
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions…
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle…
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
NHTSA lists 548 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Buick Envision?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, electrical system, wheels. Total complaints: 23. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (17%), brake failure (13%), knocking, grinding or other noise (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Buick Envision?
NHTSA lists 548 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Buick Envision from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.