2017 Buick Envision Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 14%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,414miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Buick Envision, 14% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,414 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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“The first time (dec 27, 2019) my family was driving on regular roads when it suddenly said engine overheating. We pulled over & looked at the engine and could see coolant fluid squirting out of the coolant pipe-there were tiny holes in the metal pipe allowing this leakage of fluid. We were away from home and had to wait several days for a replacement part to be ordered & repairs to be done. ( it cost us thousands between the work, oem Buick parts, and extra hotel days since we were on vacation away from home.) they replaced the coolant pipe. …”
NHTSA complaint #11413831, filed 2021-04, 79,000 miles“Car makes a scrapping sound. Spent 32 days, then 22 days at the garage. At the 32 days torque tube to drive shaft changed. Noise came back. At 22 days Buick sent a field rep. To work on Envision. Invoice said they loosened & retorque the frame that attaches the rear differential to the unit body of the car. With my case Buick called & told me the garage changed a carrier bearing. Asked the garage why they said that. Was told they had to put something down to get paid. Buick ended up doing a repurchase. Now we have the same noise in the replacement Buick Envision 2017. …”
NHTSA complaint #11085066, filed 2018-04, 5,000 miles“Auto stop function would not restart in traffic - stopped at signal light; had to push vehicle into a parking lot. Wouldn't restart for over 20 minutes. Two additional electrical issues (we believe are releated) previously that have not been fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11228834, filed 2019-07, 28,827 miles“There is a problem with the exhaust system or maybe not, with a horrendous groaning rattle that occurs within specific parameters. At about 45-50mph, if cruising with almost no acceleration, when you do accelerate, you get an awful rattle that sounds as though it is coming from the exhaust system. It is startling and in of itself doesn't seem to be a safety item except it startles you. Dealer indicated when brought in that road salt, small stones, etc. Had settled on top of the fuel tank and caused this god awful sound. …”
NHTSA complaint #11062640, filed 2018-01, 1 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11019503Apr 18, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011900Nov 22, 2024This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 10% |
| 2024 | 4 | 31% |
| 2023 | 4 | 15% |
| 2022 | 7 | 27% |
| 2021 | 2 | 9% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 4 | 27% |
| 2017 | 11 | 14% |
| 2016 | 4 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2017 Buick Envision
25 complaintsBrakes
22 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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