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2016 Buick Envision

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
5
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2016 Buick Envision

5 recalls
19 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
19
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 17V404000high

    Equipment issue

    EQUIPMENT

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."

  • 18V358000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

  • 17V412000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement headliner as part of a repair. These service parts might not have had impact energy-absorbing foam blocks attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."

  • 16V922000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The the master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.

  • 16V516000high

    Incorrect or missing label

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured February 4, 2016, to April 25, 2016. The Tire and Loading Information label may display the incorrect maximum weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consumer complaints

19 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

19
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE5
  • ELECTRICAL3
  • SUSPENSION3
  • BRAKES3
  • OTHER2

Normal Range

19 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)5
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)3
suspension problems (noise, handling, ride quality)3

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Common problems

Buick Envision problems

230 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 18V358000

    A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 17V412000

    If the service parts do not have energy-absorbing foam blocks, there may be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 17V404000

    If the head restraint posts are not fully engaging in the seat back, the head restraint may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 16V922000

    If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 16V516000

    Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.