2018 Buick Envision Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Envision years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Envision. That ranks 7th out of 11 Envision model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 27%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 27% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 27% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 20% | 400 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 7% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Buick Envision recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Buick Envision.
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.
When Brake pedal pushed all the way at end it barely stops vehicle. Almost caused accident. Safety seriously issue.
I was going to work in the morning. I went to stop at the redlight right at my work but my brakes were very firm and wouldnt push down. My service brake warning came up on my dash and service engine light came on. I had to practically stand up and press as hard as I could to get it to slow down…
UNKNOWN- when driving onto a rough road my front end will shake violently, even the steering wheel shakes. Sometimes it will go on for about 1 minute + or -
My vehicle only has 81824 miles on it and I am having head gasket issues. I have a coolant leak into my engine. It is barely 7 years old. This should NOT be an issue in a vehicle this age with this many miles. I have seen that this has become a known issue with the 2018 Buick Envision and it should…
Multiple Electrical parts became faulty starting with 3 tire sensors, then the front passenger airbag sensor, immediately followed by both rear sensor control modules. Milage at onset was approx 85000. Brought to dealer for dx due to my vehicle applying breaks when it shouldnât, when auto…
Other Buick Envision years
← 2017 Envision · 2019 Envision →
| 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 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 Envision | 81 | 4 |
| 2016 Envision | 19 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Buick Envision?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Buick Envision?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has fewer complaints than most years, 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.