2019 Buick Envision Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 15, 2026 · 23 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Envision years
About as many complaints as other years 4th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Buick Envision. That ranks 4th out of 11 Envision model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (6 complaints, 26%), typically at around 5,794 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Buick Envision
Buick Envision Plus. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Anonymousfox36, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Buick Envision problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes6 · ~5,794 mi
Unknown or Other4
Electrical System3
Suspension3
Tires3
Wheels3
Air Bags2 · ~1,800 mi
Engine2
Forward Collision Avoidance2 · ~30,000 mi
Power Train2 · ~200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes626%5,794——
Unknown or Other417%———
Electrical System313%———
Suspension313%———
Tires313%———
Wheels313%———
Air Bags29%1,800——
Engine29%———
Forward Collision Avoidance29%30,000——
Power Train29%200——
Steering29%———
Structure14%———
Visibility14%24,828——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 7 complaints
2018: 1201812019: 3201932020: 3202032021: 1202112022: 1202212023: 4202342024: 1202412025: 2202522026: 720267

n = 23 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Buick Envision recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 Buick Envision.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Driving home from work and I seen the "service brake assist" light popped on. I did not know what that meant, until I tried to slow down around a curve. The brake pedal was extremely firm and mad stopping in time almost impossible. I made it home and looked on internet for answers. I checked the…

Service Brakes · received Jul 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11750713

The turbo failed by reducing speed all a sudden when I was driving on the freeway. Got the problem repaired and not even a month later same thing is happening again.

Engine · received Jun 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11745860

The envision started losing power, the engine would not gain speed or if it did it was very slow, had the booster vacuum sensor changed, Sudden loss of power or sluggish acceleration, In the beginning the noise/whining was not loud however increased from the engine. Took to a repair shop, could not…

Power Train · received Jun 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11745260

There are currently two items to report on this vehicle: 1) Failure of the gear shift. The replacement is not available for inspection. PCM found defective. The PCM was not seeing the transmission in park or neutral. The shifter assembly had to be replaced. The vehicle was not driveable and had to…

Electrical System · received Jun 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11743691

I have a warning on my dash, "Service Brake Assist" that comes on and off, but will not stay on. The dealer says they can't identify the problem unless it stays on and then bring it in. I did some research and find a class action complaint suit in 4 different states, of several GM cars manufactured…

Service Brakes · received Jun 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11742967

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Buick Envision?

Owners most often report service brakes, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Buick Envision?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2019 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 2019 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.