2016 Buick Envision Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Buick Envision.
Worst 2016 Buick Envision Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Buick Envision.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 28,478 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 5,140 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 11,153 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 32,200 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 6,965 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 9,400 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Buick Envision
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,326 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement headliner as part of a repair. These service parts might not have had impact energy-absorbing foam blocks attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The the master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured February 4, 2016, to April 25, 2016. The Tire and Loading Information label may display the incorrect maximum weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Other Buick Envision Years
Wider context: See the full Buick Envision reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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