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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2021 Buick Envision Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Buick Envision, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year.

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.

“When driving 2021 Buick Envision, the windshield and side windows do not defrost with HVAC set to defrost mode. Service Climate system is displayed on dash. Vehicle was inspected by dealer finding replacement of HVAC case half housing required on 1/22/24 ( a year ago). GM (OEM) has been in contact but has failed to provide a solution after 1 year of trying to obtain a part from their system. This condition results in immediate fogging condition of all windows without warning presenting a visibility safety hazard for the driver and surrounding vehicles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11634337, filed 2025-01

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202114%
201914%
201722%
201615%

Other parts of the 2021 Buick Envision

Fuel system
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology