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Buick Envision

2016–2020 only

167 classified complaints 5 recalls

2016–2020 Buick Envision models have 167 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 12,938 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016–2020 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Buick Envision report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2016–2020

2021–2025

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016–2020 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 43 complaints

Median onset: 12,938 miles. 2.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 14 complaints

Median onset: 62,822 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 12 complaints

Median onset: 36,000 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 6,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 11,000 miles. 40.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 10 complaints

Median onset: 2,000 miles. 30.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 7 complaints

Median onset: 51,428 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 7 complaints

Median onset: 325 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016–2020 model years. See the full Buick Envision report for every year and full specs/safety data.