This page covers 5 recalls, 80 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Buick Envision.
22–25 mpg combined
9.4–10.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical and brake complaints dominate what 2017 Envision owners report. On the electrical side, owners describe complete power loss while driving, the vehicle shuts off without warning, leaving no ability to restart or activate hazard lights. This has been reported as a recurring pattern across multiple drives rather than a one-time event. Brake complaints are nearly as common, with owners describing sudden loss of braking ability and, in at least one case, a ruptured front brake line that caused complete fluid loss. Powertrain reports are fewer but include transmission-related fault codes surfacing during routine inspections. A smaller number of owners also mention the power liftgate closing unexpectedly without input, though that pattern appears in only a handful of reports compared to the electrical and brake concerns.
80
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Buick Envision has 5 recalls, the most serious being a high-pressure fuel pump that can detach and damage the fuel line, creating a fuel leak and raising the risk of a fire.
Two recalls address head restraints on vehicles where an accessory tablet holder was installed on the front seat head restraints: if the holder was fitted incorrectly, the head restraint posts may not fully engage in the seat back, allowing the restraint to loosen or come free in a crash. There is also a concern for vehicles that received a replacement headliner as part of a prior repair: those service parts may be missing the foam blocks that absorb impact energy, which can increase the risk of head injury in a crash. Finally, certain early-production vehicles may have a Tire and Loading Information label showing incorrect maximum weight figures, which could lead to overloading and reduced vehicle control.
At a glance
What can fail
The high pressure fuel pump can separate from its mounting flange, potentially damaging the high pressure fuel line.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel pipe at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some replacement headliners may lack foam blocks designed to absorb impact energy, failing to meet safety standards for interior crash protection.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the headliner assembly at no cost to restore proper impact protection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A tablet holder accessory may be installed incorrectly on the front seat headrests, blocking the headrest posts from fully locking into the seat back.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the headrests and tablet holder installation, reinstalling them correctly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The optional Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly on front seat head restraints, preventing the posts from fully engaging in the seat back. This could cause the head restraint to loosen, dislodge, or move to an improper height, reducing neck support in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect head restraints and tablet holders, reinstalling them correctly if needed. General Motors will mail corrected installation instructions to customers who installed the tablet holder themselves.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire and loading information label shows incorrect maximum weight limits, which violates federal safety standards for tire selection.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a corrected label at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
