2023 Buick Envision problems
The Buick Envision is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Buick brand since 2014. It is exclusively manufactured in China by the SAIC-GM joint venture, supplying the Chinese and North American markets.
Concept
The Envision was first introduced in 2011 as a design concept. It was a small crossover with two large scissor doors opening upward. The concept was a plug-in hybrid with advanced technology such as a solar roof and head-up display. The waterfall grille made it to the production version of the Envision.
First generation (2014)
The Envision was first introduced in China in August 2014, also known by its Chinese name, “Ang Ke Wei” (昂科威). It went on sale in China on October 20.
The Envision debuted in the U.S. at the North American International Auto Show on January 11, 2016, sharing the segment with a second generation GMC Terrain and the Chevrolet Equinox. It went on sale in the United States in the summer of 2016, making it the first Chinese-built GM vehicle to be sold in America. It was initially offered with all-wheel drive, and subsequently with optional front-wheel drive for model year 2017.
The North American version of the Envision features two powertrains: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 197 hp (147 kW) and 192 lb⋅ft (260 N⋅m) torque, and a turbo-charged 2-liter four-cylinder engine SAE certified at 252 hp (188 kW) and 260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m) torque. Both were initially paired with a third-generation six-speed transmission. For the 2016 model year, the Envision was only available in Premium I and Premium II trim levels, with the 2.0L turbo engine, seven active safety technologies, and OnStar/Intellilink connectivity. The trim levels expanded to five for the 2017 model year.
In addition to the larger engines offered in North America, Chinese buyers also have the option of a turbocharged 1.5-liter unit.
Trim levels for the first generation Envision were known as the 20T and 28T.
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Common 2023 Buick Envision problems
Based on consumer reviews, the 2023 Buick Envision has several common problems. One of the most significant issues reported is related to the transmission, with some owners experiencing jerky shifts and issues with the transmission not going into 9th gear unless paddle-shifted. This can negatively impact the driving experience and may require frequent visits to the dealership for repairs.
Another issue reported by owners is the lack of lumbar adjustment in the seats, which can lead to discomfort during long drives. This is a concerning issue, as proper seat adjustment is essential for maintaining good posture and preventing back pain.
The sound quality of the radio has also been criticized by some owners, who have described it as "tinny". This can detract from the overall driving experience, especially during long trips.
In addition, some owners have reported issues with the doors, specifically the bottom of the doors being open to all elements of the weather. This can lead to slush, snow, sand, and gravel accumulating in the door wells, which can be messy and inconvenient.
Another issue reported by owners is the difficulty in balancing the 20" rims that come with the car, as well as issues with the Continental tires being road force bad on half of them. This can lead to a rougher ride and may require frequent tire replacements.
Finally, some owners have reported that the car is not as American-made as they had expected, with 91% of the vehicle being made in China. This can be a disappointment for those who prefer to buy American-made products.
Overall, the 2023 Buick Envision has several common problems that can impact the driving experience and require frequent repairs. It is important for potential buyers to be aware of these issues and weigh them against the car's positive features before making a purchase decision.
Does Buick Envision have transmission problems?
If you don't routinely and consistently change your fluids at least every 30,000 miles or so, you may find that your Buick Envision transmission will swiftly slip.
Is the Buick Envision a reliable car?
Generally, though, the Buick Envision is a reliable compact SUV; any issues you encounter should not be life-threatening or severe (though they may require significant maintenance work). According to iseecars.com, the Buick Envision is the 14th most reliable luxury and small compact SUV overall.
Are 2023 Buicks good?
After researching 4-5 models of SUVs, we decided on this 2023 Buick Envision Preferred ST. This SUV is very comfortable, stylish, has many great standard features and great safety ratings. We currently have a little over 5k miles on it and have driven it on a nine-hour trip (28mpg).
Are all Buick Envision built in China?
The Buick Envision is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Buick brand since 2014. It is exclusively manufactured in China by the SAIC-GM joint venture, supplying the Chinese and North American markets.
Does Buick Envision have transmission problems?
If you don't routinely and consistently change your fluids at least every 30,000 miles or so, you may find that your Buick Envision transmission will swiftly slip.
Are 2023 Buicks good?
After researching 4-5 models of SUVs, we decided on this 2023 Buick Envision Preferred ST. This SUV is very comfortable, stylish, has many great standard features and great safety ratings. We currently have a little over 5k miles on it and have driven it on a nine-hour trip (28mpg).
Is the Buick Envision a safe car?
The NHTSA's safety review of the Buick Envision returns good scores, with a five-star overall rating. Only rollover evaluations scored four stars, with the other tests earning full marks.
Is Buick Envision built in China?
The Buick Envision is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Buick brand since 2014. It is exclusively manufactured in China by the SAIC-GM joint venture, supplying the Chinese and North American markets.
2023 Buick Envision car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Buick Envision problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Steering problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Back over prevention problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2023 Buick Envision vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2023 Buick Envision complaints
The NHTSA has received 12 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2023 Buick Envision.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-03
- VIN: LRBFZRR48PD
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The customer service recall caused the battery to drain in which caused all electrical functions to malfunction. My breaks locked up while I was driving. My abs light came on, transmission light, collision, check engine, and steering wheel light came on. It was multiple incidents, but with my breaks locking up is the approximate date I put in statement. I was driving in a parking lot.
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-27
- VIN: LRBFZMR40PD
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed to immediately activate while depressing the brake pedal. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle to prevent crashing into the vehicle in front and became aware that the vehicle had lost power steering functionality. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard for the vehicle to come to a stop. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake module had failed; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the steering failure. The contact stated that the brake module had been replaced. Approximately one month later the failure recurred while driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the failures reoccurred while decelerating a stop light. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with instrument cluster failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,500.
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-26
- VIN: LRBFZSR40PD
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: RE: N222375790-06. Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the park assist feature is not functional on this car. I was informed of this at the time of sale and told that when parts were available I would be contacted for a "no additional cost retrofit". I have not been contacted and Buick now tells me I have to use NHTSA.gov to report this issue so that my vehicle is marked "Open" on the Investigate Vehicle History screen of the GM Global Warranty Management system.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-22
- VIN: LRBFZPR48PD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 2023 Buick Envision. Brakes failed. This was a new car driven 1k miles. There was no warning notification, no alert and no dashboard lights prior to this incident. Of course I had expected the normal brake resistance when I stepped on the pedal. Instead, my foot sunk closer to the floor. I pressed the pedal as hard as I could a few times until it slowed to a stop. I do not drive fast so this was to my advantage. I was later told that the Allstate Milewise device that I had been using was not recommended but in this case it was not a factor. The service manager shared documentation that there was potential system conflicts with this. This was not disclosed to me with my 2020 Envision. Therefore, I continued to use it in the 2023 vehicle. I forwarded the information to Allstate, so they could investigate further. I received call back saying to return the device and find alternative insurance options. When I was told to pick up my car, I asked what was found to cause the brake failure and to highlight the fix in the receipt. A reset of the software was the final fix: LOOKS LIKE ALL MODULES ON CAN BUS 2 LOST BRAKE CONTROL MODULE TESTED CHARGING SYSTEM WITH THE DCBS AND PASSED PERFORMED GLOBAL RESET SCANNED ALL MODULES DID FIND UPDATE FOR THE SERIAL DATA GATEWAY UPDATE MODULE 45YY212842554” I was told that until this happens again that is all they can do.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-26
- VIN: LRBFZNR43PD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, the park assist sensor had not been installed in the vehicle. The contact was informed by the dealer that a letter would be sent once the sensor was available; however, the contact had not yet received the letter. Both the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the issue and confirmed that the sensor was still unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50.
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-30
- VIN: LRBFZPR42PD
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: Tracking number 11539621
LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-22
- VIN: LRBFZPR42PD
- Components: LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: At the time I purchased this vehicle there was a shortage of chips to warn of items in the path while backing up. This is a safety feature and should be updated. Nine months is long enough to wait for promises to be acted on!
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-04
- VIN: LRBAZLR42PD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, decelerated, and no longer accelerated as needed. After drifting to the side roadway, the contact discovered that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the transmission had erroneously shifted into neutral. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,130.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-01
- VIN: LRBFZNR4XPD
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Purchase with 20 miles listed from dealer 2023 Envision. Approximately 1 month after purchase, a flapping noise noted to the passenger side between front and rear door. Only occurs over 65 mph on highway. Took to dealer for inspection…said it was my car tag… NO IT IS STILL OCCURRING! Need help in finding this problem .
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-17
- VIN: LRBFZNR41PD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: I had the brake fail twice in the past 2 months while driving the vehicle and was not able to stop it. I kept pushing on the break pedal but vehicle wouldn't slow down. I was only able to stop the vehicle by shifting the gear to neutral and letting the car come to stop on its own. While driving along, multiple signs such as malfunction indicator light, brake light, ABS light, traction control, electronic stability control, Forward collision system failure etc lit up on the dashboard and I could no longer slow the vehicle down using the brake pedal. The image of the dashboard with all the lit up signs is attached for your reference. Once the vehicle came to stop, I turned it off and waited to catch my breath. When I turned the vehicle back on, most lights were off but malfunction indicator light was stayed on. However, brake started working. I narrowly avoided hitting a car in front of me on the highway because I couldn't slow down the vehicle. I would have hit the vehicle in front of me if it had slowed down. It put my life along with of those around me on the freeway in danger and it could have turned out a lot worse. I am taking the vehicle to the dealership tomorrow morning. Prior to the brake fail, there were no warning lights, messages, or other symptoms of the problem. The warning lights only came on while I was driving and the brake was no longer working.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-17
- VIN: LRBFZNR48PD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the part for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-28
- VIN: LRBAZLR49PD
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the vehicle launched forward without warning, causing the vehicle to drive over the curb. The contact desperately depressed on the brake pedal and the vehicle came to a complete stop, causing damages to the front bumper and underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to park the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted, and the dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 760.
2023 Buick Envision recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2023 Buick Envision.
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Negative 2023 Buick Envision car reviews
Positive 2023 Buick Envision car reviews
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The vehicle is smaller than a Terrian and bigger than an Encore. It has good trunk space and offers 4 modes of driving. The ride is smooth and easy on the body. The front doors open wide, making it easy to get in and out. The dashboard is awesome, with lighting around the front dashboard and on the sides of the front seat doors. It also has a light in the rear to slide your foot under when opening the trunk. The back camera is great for easy use of seeing back vision from the driver's perspective. However, the cruise control does not have the slow down feature behind other cars, which is a feature that I miss.
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After eyeing the Buick Envision ST for over 6 months, I finally bought one. It rides great in town and on the highway. I absolutely love the black leather seats with the red stitching, but my favorite feature has to be the gigantic moonroof. I test drove so many different vehicles, but this one really caught my eye style wise. It's a very nice looking car!
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Gorgeous blue with cream interior. The Buick is as quiet as a bank vault, and it has nice power and handling. Although the Avenir trim lacks lumbar adjustment, the A/C and sound system are great. However, the back of the seat does not fit my long torso as the back turns towards the dash too low, which sticks in my back.
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Traded my 2021 this spring and got an excellent trade-in value. I must say, Buick definitely holds its value. I recently bought a 2023 Cinnabar Metallic Envision Avenir and I absolutely love the color. The comfort is great too. I have learned that manually shifting into 9th gear improves my mileage to an average of 8.4L/100 km, which is way higher than what the brochure lists. The SUV handles great and is eye-catching with all the luxury a person could want.
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The Envision is a fantastic value and a really enjoyable ride.
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Are you having problems with your 2023 Buick Envision?
Sofia Cummings 2024-07-18
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the car. I completely understand where you're coming from regarding the features and price. It can be frustrating when you feel like you're not getting the most bang for your buck, especially when it comes to the preferred trim. Hopefully, the manufacturer will take this feedback into consideration for future models. Thanks again for sharing!
Ron Reinger 2024-05-19
The car was initially a great convenience, but unfortunately, it started having multiple issues. During the second week, I began experiencing brake problems, which were very loud. I took it in for repairs, but within a week, the issue resurfaced. It turned out to be a manufacturer issue. I also had trouble with the lift not opening, and sometimes the car wouldn't move even after putting it in drive. However, after putting it back in park and then back into drive, it would grab. Recently, my check transmission light came on, and unfortunately, the parts needed for repairs are on backorder, which is quite frustrating. This may be a common issue with this car if parts are not readily available. I am currently without a car and still making payments, which is disappointing.
Julien Kreiger 2024-03-29
Overall, I think this is a decent vehicle for the price. However, I do think that the engine could be more powerful. Additionally, the interior finish is not as refined as some other vehicles in this class.