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2024 Buick Envista Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 2 Envista years

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

The 2024 Buick Envista has 54 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, with a complaint index of 100 and rank 1 of 2 model years — the worst so far, driven mainly by Electrical System issues (59% of complaints).

Complaints
54
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 2
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
30
28 city / 32 hwy

Top 2024 Buick Envista problems

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

  1. Electrical System32 (59%)
  2. Other17 (31%)
  3. Engine15 (28%)
  4. Brakes5 (9%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (9%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers4 (7%)
  7. Fuel System3 (6%)
  8. Steering3 (6%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain3 (6%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (4%)

What owners report

  • Instrument panel and speedometer display intermittently goes black while driving, sometimes with no warning.
  • Engine compartment smoke and fire reported after unusual noises, in one case forcing the vehicle off the road.
  • Rear suspension reportedly bottoms out on small bumps, causing back pain for passengers on longer drives.
  • Automatic emergency braking failed to prevent a crash where the Envista struck another vehicle.
  • Air conditioning stopped blowing cool air due to a diagnosed Freon leak into the engine compartment.
  • Adaptive cruise control failed to adjust speed to traffic ahead, and power windows stopped responding.
2024 Buick Envista complaints: complaints filed per month11Jan 2024Jul 2024Dec 2024Apr 2025Sep 2025Feb 2026Sep 2026
92 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2025 (11).

2024 Buick Envista recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V539000Aug 20, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras306,511 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 23V744000Nov 6, 2023Electrical System60,154 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.

    Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.

2024 Buick Envista fuel economy and fuel cost

City
28 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,150
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.

2024 compared with other Envista years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2024No verdict10054230
2025No verdict032130

All Buick Envista years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Buick Envista reliable?
NHTSA lists 54 complaints and 2 recalls for the 2024 Envista, with a complaint index of 100, making it the worse-ranked of the 2 model years with data so far.
What is the biggest problem area for the 2024 Buick Envista?
Electrical System complaints lead at 32 complaints, or 59% of all complaints, mostly tied to the instrument panel display and a related recall.
Does the 2024 Buick Envista have any recalls?
Yes, two recalls: one for a Virtual Cockpit Unit Module software issue that can blank the instrument panel, and one for a rearview camera that may show a distorted or blank image.
Were there any fires reported in the 2024 Buick Envista?
NHTSA data shows 2 fire reports for the 2024 Envista, both tied to Engine complaints, out of 15 total Engine complaints.
How does the 2024 Envista compare to the 2025 model year?
The 2024 Envista has a complaint index of 100 versus 0 for the 2025 model, and more complaints overall (54 vs 32), ranking worse of the 2 years tracked.

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.