How common are brake problems in the 2017 Buick Envision?

NHTSA has 22 brake complaints for the 2017 Envision, which is 27% of its 81 total complaints for that model year, the highest share of any Envision year listed.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Buick Envision brakes?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2017 Envision.

At what mileage do brake problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 65,644 miles.

Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires tied to these brake complaints on the 2017 Envision.

2017 Buick Envision Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2017 Buick Envision, making up 27% of its 81 total complaints for that year — the highest share among all model years. No related recall exists for this issue. The median mileage at failure was 65,644 miles.

Brakes complaints: 22; 27% of 81
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 65,644 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brake fluid leaks from a split or punctured front brake hose, causing the pedal to go to the floor with no stopping power.
Sudden brake failure at speed, including on highways, with the pedal turning hard or unresponsive.
Warning lights (brake, dash, infotainment) flicker or go dark at the same time brakes act up.
Low-speed lurching or sudden unintended acceleration reported alongside brake complaints.
Mushy brake pedal feel preceding a total loss of braking, often traced to fluid pooling under the vehicle.

When 2017 Buick Envision brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 26, 2020, latest Jul 22, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2020 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2021 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 Buick Envision

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Envision model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20165 (26%)
201722 (27%)
20182 (14%)
20196 (26%)
20202 (18%)
20211 (4%)
20223 (12%)
20236 (24%)
20243 (27%)
20253 (30%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake problems in the 2017 Buick Envision?: NHTSA has 22 brake complaints for the 2017 Envision, which is 27% of its 81 total complaints for that model year, the highest share of any Envision year listed.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Buick Envision brakes?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2017 Envision.
At what mileage do brake problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 65,644 miles.
Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires tied to these brake complaints on the 2017 Envision.