Buick Envision 2017 Recall: Head Restraint May Dislodge in Crash
GM recalls 2016-2017 Buick Envisions with improperly installed tablet holders that could cause head restraints to loosen in crashes. Owners must have head restraints inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
GM is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envisions because tablet holders might be installed incorrectly, causing head restraints to loosen during crashes. This could increase injury risk in collisions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225646-buick-envision-2017-recall-head-restraint-may-dislodge-in-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225646-buick-envision-2017-recall-head-restraint-may-dislodge-in-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V404000
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“Buick Envision 2017 Recall: Head Restraint May Dislodge in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225646-buick-envision-2017-recall-head-restraint-may-dislodge-in-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #17V404000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V404000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the tablet holder is installed incorrectly, the head restraint posts won't fully engage with the seat back. This means the head restraint could loosen or dislodge during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Buick Envisions with improperly installed tablet holders are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face higher injury risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016-2017 Buick Envision has a tablet holder installed on the front seat head restraints. The recall covers vehicles where the holder prevents head restraints from fully engaging.
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What to do — step by step
Contact GM Customer Service
Call 1-800-521-7300 to get your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Have Head Restraints Inspected
Dealers will check and reinstall head restraints if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17239/17258.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 30 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V404000 (June 27, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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