2017 Buick Envision Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 27%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,644miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Buick Envision, 27% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,644 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Twice in the last month, I have been driving in motion less than 5 MPH, and the car accelerated by itself. I had to slam on the brakes to stop it. The tires screeched. Very scary as it accelerated fast, lurching forward. Both times in a cat lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11400369, filed 2021-03, 22,000 miles“Almost crashed my vehicle on highway. When to tap my brakes and brake assist came on then my brakes completely stopped working all together. Even when I attempted to push my brake pedal down it was hard as a rock barely made it into the shoulder with my hazards on. Attempted to pump the pedal nothing - shut the vehicle off and let it sit for 5 minutes to restart still no brakes or ability to stop vehicle. Scariest thing to happen. Have to get vehicle towed”
NHTSA complaint #11406327, filed 2021-04, 69,000 miles“On at least 5 different occasions the dash board lights and infotainment system have went completely black this is at varying speeds from 25 miles to 60 miles and even sitting at a stop light this has happened. When it does happen its only for couple seconds. This has also happen twice while my teenage son was driving and scared him quite a bit. Most recently while at a stop light I let my foot of the brake and push gas I get a message saying park brake released the doors unlock then lock. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366520, filed 2020-10, 52,289 miles“Was going down my driveway (which is on a steep hill) and brakes totally gave out. Luckily no one was on the road and I was able to get the vehicles to a mechanic. Mechanic found a small pin hole in right front brake hose which he found unusual. All brake fluid leaded out. Near the hole was a spring that wraps around the rubber brake line. It was pretty obvious the placement of the spring caused the damage. The brake line developed a hole in it where the end of spring touches rubber brake line. The nigh before I was on the interstate. This could have been devastating.”
NHTSA complaint #11396874, filed 2021-02, 79,000 miles“Brakes failed. Brake fluid leak out of a split brake line. I was driving car for multiple stops. No problems. Came to a stop light push down on brake. Found pressure and then it release and the pedal went straight to the floor. Added brake fluid. It immediately leaked out. Investigation found a split in the brake line.”
NHTSA complaint #11398881, filed 2021-03, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 30% |
| 2024 | 5 | 36% |
| 2023 | 6 | 23% |
| 2022 | 3 | 12% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 25% |
| 2019 | 6 | 26% |
| 2018 | 3 | 20% |
| 2017 | 22 | 27% |
| 2016 | 4 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2017 Buick Envision
25 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Buick Envision
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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