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2023 Buick Envision Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

78/100

#3 most-complained of 10 Envision years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2023 Buick Envision has a Complaint Index of 78, ranking 3rd-worst among 10 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. NHTSA logs 25 complaints, 1 recall, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths for this year.

Complaints
25
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
22.5 city / 30 hwy

Top 2023 Buick Envision problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System7 (28%)
  2. Brakes6 (24%)
  3. Engine5 (20%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain5 (20%)
  5. Fuel System4 (16%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (12%)
  7. Other3 (12%)
  8. Lane Departure2 (8%)
  9. Steering2 (8%)
  10. Airbags1 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of motive power around 40 MPH with no warning lights, later traced to an ABS control module needing replacement.
  • Some describe the vehicle launching forward unexpectedly while parking, requiring hard braking to avoid hitting a curb.
  • Brake pedal reportedly sinks toward the floor with reduced stopping power, in one case accompanied by loss of power steering at low speed.
  • Drivers report the transmission erroneously shifting into neutral at highway speed along with a lit check engine light and loss of acceleration.
  • Several owners report missing or nonfunctional park assist sensors due to a parts shortage, with no working fix provided at delivery.
  • A flapping noise from the passenger-side door area was reported above 65 mph that a dealer inspection did not resolve.
2023 Buick Envision complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2023Aug 2023May 2024Oct 2024Jul 2025Jan 2026May 2026
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2023 (4).

2023 Buick Envision recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V903000Dec 8, 2022Electrical System740,108 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

2023 Buick Envision fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22.5 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
25.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,550
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.

2023 compared with other Envision years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Good4423225.5
2022Caution6725125.5
2023Avoid7825125.5
2024Avoid8911124
2025Caution5610024

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Buick Envision reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Envision has a Complaint Index of 78, the 3rd-worst of the 10 model years covered, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Envision years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2023 Buick Envision?
Electrical System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 7 of 25 complaints (28%) with a median failure mileage of 1,500.
Does the 2023 Buick Envision have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Envision, campaign 22V903000, covering a body control module software update related to the electrical system; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2023 Envision compare to other years?
Its Complaint Index of 78 is worse than 2018-2022 (0 to 67) but below the 2017 model year, which has the highest index at 100.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.