2017 Buick Envision Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Buick Envision, 12% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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“When driving the vehicle and increasing speed, the transmission does not want to shift. The RPM's will literally redline, if I do not lift my foot off of the gas quickly, and replace it back on the gas - this reminds me of a manual shift, but this is not a manual transmission. The hesitation in shifting gears has gotten so extreme that I will start to smell a burning smell if I do not manually shift the transmission via the gas pedal. The car only has 33,000 miles, so I'm sure that this is not just the result of an older transmission. This happens nearly everytime I accelerate my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11342281, filed 2020-07, 30,000 miles“The vehicle shakes on exceleration it is worse turning left or right but also does the shaking going straight,the dealer called GM engineering and so far they have done nothing it has been a month now and I am not the only one that has this problem this car is an all wheel drive Envision premium 2”
NHTSA complaint #11045087, filed 2017-11, 2,000 miles“New tires placed. Oil change next day noted oil leak on differential due to gasket. Mechanic tried to obtain gasket but system told him because my VIN was below a certain number I would need a new differential. Additionally, gasket could not be obtained. Buick knew a problem existed and changed manufacturing, hence, VIN above that certain number has no problems. What all of us below that VIN number?”
NHTSA complaint #11657417, filed 2025-04Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010651Oct 10, 2024This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Buick Envision
25 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 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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