2019 Buick Envision Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
22/100
#8 most-complained of 10 Envision years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Buick Envision ranks 8th of 10 model years with a complaint index of 22, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Envision years. It has 23 complaints, 0 recalls, and 2 crashes, with brakes and suspension as top concerns.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 27 hwy
Top 2019 Buick Envision problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (30%)
- Brakes6 (26%)
- Other4 (17%)
- Electrical System3 (13%)
- Airbags2 (9%)
- Engine2 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (9%)
- Steering2 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (9%)
- Structure & Body1 (4%)
What owners report
- Brake assist warning light illuminates and brakes go to the floor, requiring pumping to regain partial braking, reported around 4,732 to 6,855 miles.
- Vehicle abruptly stops without driver input while the brake assist warning light and a "Brake Assist Failure - Drive with Caution" message appear, near 30,000 miles.
- Engine bogs down and the vehicle rattles while in cruise control between 35 and 40 mph going up a slight incline, at 200 miles.
- Sunroof glass suddenly shatters while driving at highway speed, scattering fragments inside the sunroof housing.
- Tires wear down to unsafe tread depth well before their rated tread life, with one owner reporting a low-speed blowout under 27,000 miles.
- HVAC case door melts due to its placement near heating coils, recurring after a prior repair.
2019 Buick Envision recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2019 Buick Envision fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 27 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.
2019 compared with other Envision years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Buick Envision reliable?
- Compared to other Envision model years, the 2019 ranks well. It has a complaint index of 22, ranks 8th worst of 10 years, and carries a "Best" verdict, with 23 complaints and no recalls.
- What problems does the 2019 Buick Envision have?
- NHTSA complaints point mainly to suspension, wheels and tires (30% of complaints) and brakes (26%), including reports of brake assist warnings with reduced braking and premature tire wear.
- Does the 2019 Buick Envision have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2019 Envision, compared to 5 recalls for the 2016 model year and 4 for the 2017 model year.
- What is the median mileage for brake failures in the 2019 Envision?
- Among brake-related complaints, NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 5,793.5 miles.
- How does the 2019 Envision compare to the 2017 Envision?
- The 2017 Envision has a complaint index of 100 and an "Avoid" verdict with 81 complaints, while the 2019 Envision has a much lower complaint index of 22 and a "Best" verdict with 23 complaints.