Every 2016 Buick Envision recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 18V358000
May 31, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
- Risk
- A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Full recall details for 18V358000 →Structure · NHTSA 17V412000
Jun 29, 2017Structure
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement headliner as part of a repair. These service parts might not have had impact energy-absorbing foam blocks attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
- 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.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17275.
Full recall details for 17V412000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V404000
Jun 27, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V404000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 16V922000
Dec 21, 2016Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The the master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.
- Risk
- If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V922000 →Equipment · NHTSA 16V516000
Jul 7, 2016Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured February 4, 2016, to April 25, 2016. The Tire and Loading Information label may display the incorrect maximum weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge. The began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 56340.
Full recall details for 16V516000 →
2016 Buick Envision complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Buick Envision. Buick has issued at least 1,036 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System4
- Engine4
- Service Brakes3
- Suspension3
- Unknown Or Other3
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (418)
- Electrical System (216)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (117)
- Engine (104)
- Power Train (79)
- Unknown Or Other (68)
Read Buick Envision owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Buick Envision. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The lane assists and cruise control does not work and the GM dealership here in Southern Pines, NC can't fix it. They are sending the car back on the street with a 19-year-old girl behind the wheel of a car with electrical issues.”
2016 BUICK ENVISIONOct 2, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11690958
“While driving RPM's bouncing. Upon acceleration experienced delay and hesitation Hesitation in acceleration causing safety issue when entering traffic's and passing other vehicles Full transmission replacement was needed and completed”
2016 BUICK ENVISIONSep 8, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11613292
“GM is out of control . I have a front passenger control arm assembly in the shop for 2 months. No update on service part because they have changed the part number as the 2016 is unsafe. I need my service part or a new car .”
2016 BUICK ENVISIONJan 27, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11568215
“Unsafe driving condition. Control arm assembly front passenger. Car in the dealer for a month. GM has no service parts and refuses to give update on availability. Dealer states unsafe to drive and I have seen multiple complaints for this issue.”
2016 BUICK ENVISIONJan 10, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11564703
“The contact owns a 2016 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at slow speeds in a parking area and attempting to stop with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. No warning lights were illuminated.”
2016 BUICK ENVISIONNov 9, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11554316
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