2016 Buick Envision Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Envision years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Buick Envision. That ranks 6th out of 11 Envision model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 21%), typically at around 55,000 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Buick Envision problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 21% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 21% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 16% | 5,140 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 16% | 5,359 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 11% | 32,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 11% | 6,965 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 9,400 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Buick Envision recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Structure
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17275.
Equipment; seats:front assembly:head restraint
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17239/17258.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Risk: If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16169.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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."
Risk: Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge. The began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 56340.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The lane assists and cruise control does not work and the GM dealership here in Southern Pines, NC can't fix it. They are sending the car back on the street with a 19-year-old girl behind the wheel of a car with electrical issues. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT…
While driving RPMâs bouncing. Upon acceleration experienced delay and hesitation Hesitation in acceleration causing safety issue when entering trafficâs and passing other vehicles Full transmission replacement was needed and completed
GM is out of control . I have a front passenger control arm assembly in the shop for 2 months. No update on service part because they have changed the part number as the 2016 is unsafe. I need my service part or a new car . It's unsafe to drive and GM will not provide any update on ETW because…
Unsafe driving condition. Control arm assembly front passenger. Car in the dealer for a month. GM has no service parts and refuses to give update on availability. Dealer states unsafe to drive and I have seen multiple complaints for this issue.
This is the second time my brake line has cracked and started leaking brake fluid without any warnings from my dashboard that my brake fluid was low. First time was [XXX] and this time is [XXX] it's only a matter of time before the back ones fail. I hope and pray that I don't be driving cause I…
Other Buick Envision years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Envision | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Envision | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 Envision | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 Envision | 26 | 1 |
| 2022 Envision | 26 | 1 |
| 2021 Envision | 23 | 2 |
| 2020 Envision | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 Envision | 23 | 0 |
| 2018 Envision | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 Envision | 81 | 4 |
| 2016 | 19 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Buick Envision?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Buick Envision?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Buick Envision a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Envision model years, the 2016 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.