2018 Buick Envision Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Buick Envision (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2018 Buick Envision. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine (4) and steering (4). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 855 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 165 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 86 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system4 27%
- Engine4 27%
- Steering4 27%
- Brakes3 20%
- Suspension3 20%
- Other or unknown2 13%
- Air bags1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 6.7%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I was going to work in the morning. I went to stop at the redlight right at my work but my brakes were very firm and wouldnt push down. My service brake warning came up on my dash and service engine light came on. I had to practically stand up and press as hard as I could to get it to slow down enough to not rear end the person in front of me. I thank God I wasnt going very fast and thankfully the light was turning green at the same time so I just slowly rolled thru and pulled it into my work parking lot. …”
NHTSA complaint #11766316, filed 2026-09Engine: “There have been 2 separate incidents of the coolant hose rupturing due to thermostat failure and fuel sensor was bad causing not being able to to fill tank. Dealer said not under warranty took to separate shop when in fact it was under warranty so then took to dealer they do not want to extend warranty on motor for possible damage to the motor. Overheated twice while driving”
NHTSA complaint #11374670, filed 2020-11, 46,500 milesSteering: “My Buick Envision started to occasionally create notable vibration in the front and traveling into the steering column. I brought the car to a GMC Buick dealership in Amite, LA(4/13/21) it was there for 3 days. The problem couldn't be duplicated. Next the car was brought to Royal Buick, Baton Rouge, LA(10/26-11/6/21.Having trouble controlling the car on each occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #11441122, filed 2021-11Brakes: “While driving my vehicle at 55mph on a country road, I went to brake, and then realized that I had no brakes. I had to coast to a near stop and put everything I had into pushing the little bit of brake pedal clearance left to the floor to come to a complete stop. I had NO warning signs or dash lights before this happened. Once I turned my car off and then back on, the service brake assist light came on, followed by the engine light. Had any cars been in front of me to stop, I surely would not have been able to stop with what little brakes I had left. …”
NHTSA complaint #11481677, filed 2022-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 400 and 46,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Buick Envision. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.9% risk |
| Envision · SUV FWD | not rated | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | — |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2018 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2017: same overall rating; 2019: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2018 Buick Envision version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Envision AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Envision FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Buick Envision in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 855 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other model years of the Buick Envision
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 2,700 | 0 | 5 | 24 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 13 | 1,200 | 1 | 5 | 24 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 26 | 3,130 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 46 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 26 | 21,000 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 23 | 35,475 | 2 | 5 | 26 | — | Rising |
| 2020 | 12 | 38,500 | 0 | 5 | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 23 | 4,732 | 0 | 5 | 25 | — | Rising |
| 2018 | 15 | 18,000 | 0 | 5 | 25 | — | Falling |
| 2017 | 81 | 22,000 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 99 · More | Stable |
| 2016 | 19 | 11,875 | 5 | 5 | 22 | — | Rising |
All Buick Envision model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Buick Envision have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2018 Buick Envision as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Buick Envision is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine with 4.
Has the 2018 Buick Envision been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2018 Buick Envision do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2018 Buick Envision 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Buick Envision get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Buick Envision (Envision FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Buick Envision reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,000 miles and the middle half falls between 400 and 46,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.