AI DamageBuick Envista: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Buick Envista across 3 model years: 90 owner complaints and 387 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 16% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 10% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 9% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 7% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 6% of all complaints
- 8 Forward collision avoidance 6% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 45 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 122.
- Engine: 14 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 85.
- Service brakes: 9 complaints (10% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
- Visibility: 8 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 16.
- Vehicle speed control: 6 complaints (7% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.2 L · petrol · turbo · 3 cyl 2024–2026
- automatic, 6-speed 2024–2026
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 90 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 | 45 | 0 | 122 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 | 85 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 1 | 11 |
| Visibility | 8 | 0 | 16 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 | 17 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 32 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| Backover prevention | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 33 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 22 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My son's car was hit by this Buick while he was making a right turn. The driver of the Buick was not paying attention and thought he had already turned. She accelerated into him and AEB did not prevent it. We are not sure why this Buick's ADAS failed. It is not our car, but that of the person who hit us.
This is a brand-new vehicle and a brake failure of this magnitude should never happen — let alone within the first month of ownership. GM/Buick has offered to repair the car but not replace it, and I was informed I do not qualify for lemon law because this has only occurred once.
The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the engine seized. The vehicle was coasted to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The vehicle was driven to the residence.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio screen went black. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH on the highway, the instrument panel and infotainment screen went blank, preventing the contact from monitoring the speedometer.
The contact stated that during the failure the speedometer and fuel gauges were inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light remained illuminated.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
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.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform…
- 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 provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors
- This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses…
- This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the repairs direction for addressing a…
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- This document assists GM Dealer technician's with diagnosing turbocharger concerns to ensure turbocharger…
- This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when encountering an…
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other models of this make
Read also
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.