2017 Buick Envision Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 10 Envision years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Buick Envision ranks worst of 10 model years, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 81 NHTSA complaints, led by Electrical System issues (40% of complaints, median failure mileage 11,000). It carries 4 recalls and is rated Avoid relative to other Envision years.
- Complaints
- 81
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 28 hwy
Top 2017 Buick Envision problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System32 (40%)
- Brakes22 (27%)
- Engine14 (17%)
- Other12 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (12%)
- Steering8 (10%)
- Structure & Body5 (6%)
- Seat Belts3 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (4%)
- Fuel System2 (2%)
What owners report
- Dash, radio, backup camera, and navigation screens dim or go completely dark, sometimes with the warning beeper failing to sound while backing up.
- Interior lighting and screens dim sharply when driving from bright areas into shade, making the backup camera and nav screen hard to read.
- Brakes reportedly failed while coming to a stop, with dash and radio lights flickering off and on at the same time.
- The vehicle shakes or shudders on acceleration, worse when turning, according to owners who described the issue as ongoing after dealer contact with GM engineering.
- A rattling, groaning noise near the exhaust area occurs around 45-50 mph during light cruising and acceleration.
- Front door edges were described as sharp enough to cause a laceration.
2017 Buick Envision recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V358000May 31, 2018Fuel System895 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
- NHTSA 17V412000Jun 29, 2017Structure & Body10 vehicles
Structure
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."
Risk: If the service parts do not have energy-absorbing foam blocks, there may be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17275.
- NHTSA 17V404000Jun 27, 2017Other768 vehicles
Equipment
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."
Risk: If the head restraint posts are not fully engaging in the seat back, the head restraint may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17239/17258.
2017 Buick Envision fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Envision years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Buick Envision reliable?
- Among Envision model years, 2017 ranks worst with a Complaint Index of 100 and 81 NHTSA complaints, so it is rated Avoid relative to other years of the model.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Buick Envision?
- Electrical System issues make up 40% of complaints (32 of 81), with a median failure mileage of 11,000 miles, including screen and dash lighting failures.
- Does the 2017 Buick Envision have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Envision, covering the fuel system (high pressure fuel pump/pipe), a headliner replacement issue, an incorrectly installed tablet holder near head restraints, and a tire label error.
- How does the 2017 Envision compare to other years?
- The 2017 Envision has a Complaint Index of 100, the highest of any year in the dataset; by comparison 2016 scored 11, 2018 scored 0, and 2019 scored 22, all rated Best.
- What is fuel economy on the 2017 Buick Envision?
- EPA rates the 2017 Envision at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.