Every 2017 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 →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 →
2017 Buick Envision complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick Envision, reporting 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. Buick has issued at least 1,047 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 System25
- Service Brakes19
- Engine11
- Unknown Or Other11
- Power Train10
- Steering8
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (429)
- Electrical System (226)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (117)
- Engine (98)
- Power Train (75)
- Unknown Or Other (73)
Read Buick Envision owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick Envision. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“The liftgate has randomly started closing on me while I'm loading groceries at least 3 times in the past year. Every time it has hit me in the forehead with enough force to cause intense pain for several days.”
2017 BUICK ENVISIONJan 23, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11712844
Fire
“I used the remote start on my key fob to warm up the vehicle before work. About 10 minutes later, I went to my vehicle to leave, I noticed the car was on fire. I opened the door and saw that the driver seat was on fire. I ran inside the house to get cups of water to put the fire out.”
2017 BUICK ENVISIONFeb 5, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11640965
Fire
“I had just left the driveway at my in-laws house, which is approx. an hour and 45 minutes from my home. Within moments, randomly, the sun roof popped open, as if someone had hit a remote. It would not close, and after trying for a bit, decided to drive home and we would address it there.”
2017 BUICK ENVISIONMay 4, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11520456
Crash
“Brakes failed while coming to a stop causing me to crash into the back of someone. Also all dash and radio and shifter lights went out and came back on at the same time brakes failed. Brake issue still not fixed by GM Buick.”
2017 BUICK ENVISIONOct 28, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11491377
Crash
“COMPUTER SCREEN DISPLAY FREQUENTLY GOES VERY DIM AND SOMETIMES COMPLETELY OUT SEVERAL TIMES THERE HAS BEEN NO DISPLAY SHOWING WHEN WE WERE BACKING UP PLUS THE WARNING BEEPER DIDN'T COME ON.”
2017 BUICK ENVISIONJan 8, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11165120
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