AI Damage2025 Buick Envista: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Buick Envista filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 230 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 33
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 230
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 42% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 15% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 12% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 9% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- 6 Backover prevention 6% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 3% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 3% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 14 complaints (42% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 37.
- Engine: 5 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 39.
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Visibility: 3 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (6% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
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 33 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 | 14 | 0 | 37 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 39 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Backover prevention | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 9 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 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.
I was driving on a Chicago expressway with my family when the tire pressure light came on, within 3 mins and before we could safely pull over the tire shredded and eventually the entire middle part of the tire came off and we were thankful there was a lot of traffic so we had to slow our speed because the inner part…
To the Vehicle Safety Complaint Division: I am filing a safety complaint regarding brake service performed on a 2025 Buick Envista (VIN: [XXX]) by [dealer], [address], Troy, [ZIP], an authorized GM dealership. Safety Issue: The vehicle was brought in on XXX with brake pulsation at 20,689 miles.
The rear quarter window trim has poor adhesive. Causing chrome panel to bend and detach while vehicle was one highway.
The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,266.
Window will not go back up. Also when the windows are Locked ( Light indicator on) THEY STILL GO DOWN. My driver window was half way down and would not go back up. The Fuse was checked and Did not need to be replaced. Approximately 6 hours later window went back up.. WEIRD
The vehicle’s infotainment/display screen (center touchscreen system) malfunctions. The screen flickers, freezes, becomes unresponsive, and frequently fails to connect.
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 1,041 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 50% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Envista has 30 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 33, about 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.
- 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 230 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 2025 Buick Envista?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, service brakes. Total complaints: 33. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: infotainment or screen glitches (36%), warning lights, check engine (21%), windows, sunroof (15%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Buick Envista?
NHTSA lists 230 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 2025 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 2025 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.