YearToAvoid

2023 Buick Envision Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2023 Buick Envision has a Complaint Index of 78, ranking 3rd worst among 10 model years, with a Avoid verdict. Owners most often reported Electrical System problems (28% of complaints), followed by Brakes (24%) and Engine (20%), with one recall filed.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
78/100
#3 of 10 Envision years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
25
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2019
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
22.5 city / 30 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2023 Buick Envision problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Vehicle unexpectedly loses power steering assist while braking at low speed, forcing the driver to fight to stop.
  • Vehicle loses motive power while driving around 40-60 MPH with no warning lights, sometimes tied to an ABS control module fault or a transmission that erroneously shifts into neutral.
  • Brake pedal sinks toward the floor with reduced resistance, requiring repeated hard pressing to slow the car, occurring even on low-mileage vehicles.
  • Vehicle unexpectedly lurches forward without driver input while parking, striking curbs or objects.
  • Park assist sensors are missing or nonfunctional at delivery due to a parts shortage, with owners told to wait for a future retrofit.
  • A flapping noise from the passenger-side body panel occurs above 65 mph and persists after a dealer inspection.
2023 Buick Envision complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2023Aug 2023May 2024Oct 2024Jul 2025Jan 2026May 2026
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2023 (3).

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
2025Good3310024

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Buick Envision reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2023 Envision a Complaint Index of 78, the 3rd worst of 10 model years tracked, resulting in an Avoid verdict relative to other Envision years.
What problems does the 2023 Buick Envision have?
Owners most often reported Electrical System issues (28% of complaints, median mileage 1,500), Brakes (24%, median mileage 3,250), Engine (20%, median mileage 1,945), and Transmission & Powertrain (20%, median mileage 38,880).
Does the 2023 Buick Envision have a recall?
Yes, one recall (campaign 22V903000) covers a body control module software issue affecting the electrical system, fixed by a dealer or over-the-air update at no charge.
How does the 2023 Envision compare to other model years?
The 2023 Envision's Complaint Index of 78 is worse than 2018 (0), 2016 (11), 2019 (22), 2021 (44), and 2025 (33), but better than 2017 (100) and 2024 (89).
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Buick Envision?
EPA rates it at 25.5 mpg combined (22.5 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.

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.