AI Damage2024 Buick Envista: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Buick Envista filed 57 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 365 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 57
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 365
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 54% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 16% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 11% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 9% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 7% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 7% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 31 complaints (54% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 80.
- Engine: 9 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 44.
- Vehicle speed control: 6 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Visibility: 5 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
- Service brakes: 5 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
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
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 57 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 | 31 | 0 | 80 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 44 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 31 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 7 |
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.
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 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.
Vehicle has stalled when moving slowly and making a turn or slight turn. In all cases, the engine shuts off, all displays (instrument cluster and infotainment display) go black, and power accessories such as windows, radio, ac are all off. No warnings or service lights have appeared in the instrument cluster.
Not even two hours later, im driving my car and its 14 degrees, the car shakes, and I get an emergency shut off immediately nowessage on the screen. As soon as I got pulled over, the place it happened, all my oil just rapidly leaked out.
Needed to jack up the car to change the tire. There is a Jack included with the car. Upon using it in the correct spot in accordance with the owners manual, the Jack began to significantly bend while trying to raise the car to change the tire! It looked so unsafe that we abandoned the tire change.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact allowed the vehicle to sit for about an hour. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle started with the check engine warning light illuminated.
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 816 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Envista has 30 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 57, above 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.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- 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 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 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 technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
- This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the repairs direction for addressing a…
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the repairs direction for addressing a customer concern of no airflow from dash vents when using air conditioning after an extended drive time.
- 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 document assists GM Dealer technician's with diagnosing turbocharger concerns to ensure turbocharger replacement is necessary. The turbocharger part number will be placed on order restriction and the technician…
- This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when encountering an…
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when encountering an issue with switching between adaptive cruise control and regular cruise control or an issue with automatic high beam…
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
NHTSA lists 365 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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 years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Buick Envista?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 57. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: infotainment or screen glitches (23%), warning lights, check engine (19%), windows, sunroof (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Buick Envista?
NHTSA lists 365 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 Envista 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.