repaired · 2019 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2016 Buick EnvisionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2016 Buick Envision, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-404 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Buick Envision has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine
4Electrical system
3Suspension
3Service brakes
2Exterior lighting
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Visibility/wiper
1Forward collision avoidance
1Lane departure
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2016 Buick Envision recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Structure
Risk. If the service parts do not have energy-absorbing foam blocks, there may be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Equipment
Risk. If the head restraint posts are not fully engaging in the seat back, the head restraint may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Envision year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Envision median. How we score
'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Buick Envision safety ratings
2016 Buick Envision SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Envision owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Buick Envision 2016 Mileage - 58315 One owner The car has had three events over the last year where it would not start. After the car is driven for awhile and after it's parked and turned off, it will not start. Everything in the car will function (windows, radio, door locks) but there seems to be…
The contact owns a 2016 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled at a traffic light. The contact received assistance from passengers nearby and pushed the vehicle to the side of the roadway. There were no warning lights illuminated.…
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WE HAD HAD SIGNIFICANT ISSUES THAT WERE ONLY FIXED AFTER THE EVENT OCCURRED, AT WHICH TIME THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT SOFTWARE UPDATES WERE AVAILABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEMS WE HAD. ONE INVOLVED THE DISPLAY SCREEN/BACK-UP CAMERA WHICH WAS VERY DARK AND DIFFICULT TO SEE…
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