2016 Buick Envision: Brake Fluid Leak Risk - Recall 16169
GM recalls 2016 Buick Envisions (Jan 19-Mar 18, 2016) due to potential brake fluid leaks from cracked master cylinder lines, risking reduced braking.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
GM is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles made between January 19 and March 18, 2016. The brake lines could crack and leak brake fluid, which might cause braking failure and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226639-2016-buick-envision-brake-fluid-leak-risk-recall-16169.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226639-2016-buick-envision-brake-fluid-leak-risk-recall-16169 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V922000
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“2016 Buick Envision: Brake Fluid Leak Risk - Recall 16169.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226639-2016-buick-envision-brake-fluid-leak-risk-recall-16169. Based on NHTSA recall #16V922000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V922000).
Why it’s dangerous
The master cylinder brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured between January 19 and March 18, 2016 are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential brake failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Buick Envision was made between January 19 and March 18, 2016. The recall covers vehicles with potentially cracked master cylinder brake lines.
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What to do — step by step
Contact GM Customer Service
Call 1-800-521-7300 to schedule a free brake line replacement at a dealer.
Get Free Brake Line Replacement
Dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines at no cost to fix the potential leak.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16169.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 11 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
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 #16V922000 (December 21, 2016)
- 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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