2019 Buick Envision Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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.

- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | 26% | 5,794 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 9% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 9% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | 200 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 24,828 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Buick Envision recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Other Buick Envision years
← 2018 Envision · 2020 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 | 23 | 0 |
| 2018 Envision | 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 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.