2024 Buick Envista Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 3, 2026 · 57 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Envista years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
4 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Buick Envista. That is the most of any Envista model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (31 complaints, 54%), typically at around 39,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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Buick Envista GS. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Zotyefan, 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 2024 Buick Envista problems

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

Electrical System31 · ~39,000 mi
Unknown or Other17
Engine9 · ~11,650 mi
Vehicle Speed Control6
Service Brakes5
Exterior Lighting4
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Fuel/propulsion System3
Power Train3
Steering3
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System3154%39,000——
Unknown or Other1730%———
Engine916%11,650——
Vehicle Speed Control611%———
Service Brakes59%———
Exterior Lighting47%———
Forward Collision Avoidance47%———
Fuel/propulsion System35%———
Power Train35%———
Steering35%———
Visibility35%3,800——
Engine and Engine Cooling24%25,750——
Visibility/wiper24%———
Back Over Prevention12%———
Fuel System, Gasoline12%9,500——
Lane Departure12%———
Structure12%———
Suspension12%———
Wheels12%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 25 complaints
2024: 162024162025: 252025252026: 16202616

n = 57 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Buick Envista recalls (2)

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Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraAug 20, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V539000 · 306,511 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelNov 6, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V744000 · 60,154 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.

Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.

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.

Emissions canister issue. (Imploded)

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768748

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the engine seized. The vehicle was coasted to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The vehicle was…

Engine · received Oct 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768591

Backup camera is inoperable. Blank screen when shifting into reverse.

Electrical System · received Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767408

Dashboard went completely black. No speedometer,gas gage nothing!

Electrical System · received Sep 17, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764966

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH on the highway, the instrument panel and infotainment screen went blank, preventing the contact from monitoring the speedometer. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle…

Electrical System · received Sep 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764070

Other Buick Envista years

2025 Envista →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Envista50
2025 Envista331
2024572

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Buick Envista?

Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 31 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Buick Envista?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 Buick Envista a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Envista model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.