AI Damage2024 Buick Envision: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Buick Envision filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 406 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 13
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 406
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 38% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 31% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 23% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 23% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 15% of all complaints
- 6 Equipment 8% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- 8 Wheels 8% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (38% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 86.
- Engine: 4 complaints (31% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 45.
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (23% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 complaints (23% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Steering: 2 complaints (15% 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: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 13 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 | 5 | 0 | 86 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 45 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 41 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 31 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 12 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
It requires noticeable physical effort to break past the sticking point to both the left and right, causing jerky micro-corrections. Please check for any available reprograms or flashes for the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM), and check the electronic torque sensor calibration or replacement of steering rack and…
After coming to a stop, I then put onto another road and several warning lights chimes came on in my car, including brake system failure. This is the second time this has happened in less than two weeks.
The master brake cylinder failed. not once but twice. It is available for inspection at the dealership currently. I lost the ability to be able to stop my car and use my brakes. Luckily I did not hit anyone elses car as I had to pull off the freeway. This is a major safety and liability concern.
Started oil consumption test through the dealer. Dealer stated the first remedy is replacement of a valve, followed by another consumption test. Next option is replacing the engine.
There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where an employee suggested disabling the parking brake. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Description of Safety Defect: While operating the vehicle at approximately 25-30MPH and make a right turn, the vehicle experienced a sudden and total loss of power/engine stall, accompanied by a "Check Engine" light and a "Reduced Engine Power" notification. This resulted in a near-collision on a public roadway.
“Loss of vehicle stability” “Feels like wheels may detach” “Ride height abnormal” “Unresolved after multiple repairs” “Safety risk”
They said they would do an oil consumption test and to bringv it back in 2000 miles. We took it back with an odometer reading of 7451 and it was again 2 quarts oils low. There is an oil consumption issue on this vehicle.
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 1,401 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Envision has 23 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 13, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
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 PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a…
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera…
This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation…
- This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses…
This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
- 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
- • Fixes to help prevent loss of functionality for connectivity features such as OnStar, Wi-Fi, Navigation,…
NHTSA lists 406 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 2024 Buick Envision?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, service brakes. Total complaints: 13. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: oil leak or consumption (23%), warning lights, check engine (23%), engine failure or replacement (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Buick Envision?
NHTSA lists 406 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 2024 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 2024 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.