2017 Buick Envision Complaints

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 07/04/2026

When I stop at traffic lights, my car does not immediately turn back on (it has the auto stop feature). It flashes "parking brake released" on the dashboard. Then, it starts back up. Sometimes, it has not started back up right away & the steering wheel seizes. It has also said, "Assisted Steering Reduced" & "Stabilitrack Not Engaged (or something to that effect)." When the issue started, I tried to start my car & it said to put the car in park but it was already in park. I tried repeatedly to put it drive to put it back in park & it did not register that I was shifting gears. I turned my car off & turned it back on & it shook violently. So I shut it off immediately. The safety hazard is that my car has shut off on me while I was driving, wheels turning, car in drive, going down the street! It came right back on thankfully, but the way it shut off, I would not have time to brake & let driver's behind me know there was an issue, if it had not come back on! Also, if I have to full stop somewhere in the middle of traffic or an unsafe space, and the auto stop does not restart, that is another safety hazard. The problem started December 2025. I stopped at a light & my car would not restart. I was told it was the starter. I had the starter replaced & the issue returned July 4th weekend. Now, I try to brake in a way to prevent the auto stop from engaging as much possible. I shouldn't have to do that!! Please notify General Motors to recall & fix whatever this issue is with the Buick Envision to keep our families & roads safer!! Thank you!

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — Filed 04/28/2026

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to use the terrain-driving system to continue driving. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the brake hose to the brake master cylinder had failed, and the brake fluid was extremely low. The vehicle was partially repaired. The front hoses were replaced, and the mechanic informed the contact that the rear hoses needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 71,069.

SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 02/14/2026

Driver side front rubber brake line blew out causing all fluid to leak out while my wife was driving it 2/14/2026

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — Filed 01/29/2026

2017 Buick envision failed an annual smog check with OBD trouble codes: P0700; P2535; and U0100. P0700 is related to a transmission issue.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 01/22/2026

The liftgate has randomly started closing on me while I'm loading groceries at least 3 times in the past year. Every time it has hit me in the forehead with enough force to cause intense pain for several days. Otherwise, it works normally so there is no way I know to intentionally reproduce the issue. It has not been inspected because, again, it has happened like 3 times in the past year. Very painful, but doesn't seem likely to be something obvious.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE — Filed 10/16/2025

During multiple drives the vehicle completely shuts off when driving or at lower speeds. When this occurs (4 times over the last 3 months) the vehicle has no power or ability to restart creating a major safety issue. You cannot turn on the hazards or anything in the vehicle. The vehicle is still in drive (because you were driving when it occurred) and so you're unable to shift back into park to restart. After some time you are able to restart the vehicle and continue driving.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING — Filed 09/22/2025

The contact's friend owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the sensor for the catalytic converter. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

POWER TRAIN — Filed 07/04/2025

Check engine light is on Turbo is failing, underboost code. Very unsafe on roadway due to unpredictable loss of power. The issue has been diagnosed through my local service center. I have not taken it to a dealership yet but will be next week. The issue occurred three weeks ago I believe

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE — Filed 05/21/2025

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the message "Service Brake Assist" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump and the exhaust camshaft had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. The VIN was not available.

POWER TRAIN — Filed 04/15/2025

New tires placed. Oil change next day noted oil leak on differential due to gasket. Mechanic tried to obtain gasket but system told him because my VIN was below a certain number I would need a new differential. Additionally, gasket could not be obtained. Buick knew a problem existed and changed manufacturing, hence, VIN above that certain number has no problems. What all of us below that VIN number?