AI Damage2023 Buick Envision: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Buick Envision filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. The maker issued 445 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 26
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 445
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 31% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 23% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 19% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 15% of all complaints
- 5 Backover prevention 12% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 8% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 8% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 8 complaints (31% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 115.
- Service brakes: 6 complaints (23% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 42.
- Engine: 4 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 46.
- Backover prevention: 3 complaints (12% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
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
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 | 115 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 42 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 46 |
| Backover prevention | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 51 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
Dealership was: PM AUTO GALLERY, LLC. This vehicle had a salvaged title due to an accident several months earlier. Pablo Mazlumian is the proprietor & owner. He did disclose that this Buick Envision was salvaged, yet in good working order.
On July 23, 2026, the transmission failed. I was driving for a weekend getaway (4.5 hrs from my home) and the transmission jerked extremely hard three times and I lost control of the car. I was driving through the mountains at 8pm. The RPM was in the red zone, even though my speed was fairly low.
Seemed to be slipping out of gear while driving. We reported the incident to the dealership. They said they found nothing wrong. The issue continued, and the check engine light came on, so we returned to the dealer again. This time they found it needed the transmission to be rebuilt.
Parked a running vehicle, 2023 Buick Envision with 52000 miles and when I went to start the car again, it would not run; cranked OK but would not start, just "stumbled" for a few seconds and then nothing. Tried several times thereafter to start to no avail.
The engine shut off, the dashboard went completely black, and hazard lights were not functional. There were no warning lights, messages, or audible alerts prior to the failure. The vehicle was in active traffic and, stopped without power steering or brake assist.
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 needed to be replaced.
It was after downloading the original window sticker it was noticed that the vehicle did not have these safety features. The original window sticker shows a $ 350.00 credit for these safety features. My opinion these safety features should be required.
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 1,141 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Envision has 23 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 26, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform…
This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio
- 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
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- This PI states that if SDGM DTC P0604/P0607 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and…
This PI states that if SDGM DTC P0604/P0607 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement.
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- This PI states that if SDGM DTC U3000 Sym 49 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and…
This PI states that if SDGM DTC U3000 Sym 49 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement.
- Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
NHTSA lists 445 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 2023 Buick Envision?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, powertrain. Total complaints: 26. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (42%), loss of power / limp mode (19%), brake failure (12%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Buick Envision?
NHTSA lists 445 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 2023 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 2023 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.