2023 Buick Envision Problems
Compared with other Buick Envision years
Typical for this model
46/100 0.9× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.9× that of a typical Buick Envision year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 17 of its 26 complaints were filed by the end of 2025.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (8 complaints, median 1,500 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 26filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,130miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 31 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Buick Envision (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2023 Buick Envision. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (31% of the total), followed by brakes (6) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,130 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 445 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 115 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Buick Envision model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 46 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
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 system8 31%
- Brakes6 23%
- Engine4 15%
- Fuel system4 15%
- Other or unknown3 12%
- Lane departure2 7.7%
- Steering2 7.7%
- Air bags1 3.9%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The customer service recall caused the battery to drain in which caused all electrical functions to malfunction. My breaks locked up while I was driving. My abs light came on, transmission light, collision, check engine, and steering wheel light came on. It was multiple incidents, but with my breaks locking up is the approximate date I put in statement. I was driving in a parking lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11620405, filed 2024-10Brakes: “2023 Buick Envision. Brakes failed. This was a new car driven 1k miles. There was no warning notification, no alert and no dashboard lights prior to this incident. Of course I had expected the normal brake resistance when I stepped on the pedal. Instead, my foot sunk closer to the floor. I pressed the pedal as hard as I could a few times until it slowed to a stop. I do not drive fast so this was to my advantage. I was later told that the Allstate Milewise device that I had been using was not recommended but in this case it was not a factor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11587326, filed 2024-05Transmission and drivetrain: “When letting off the accelerator to slow coming to a stop I would press the brake pedal. but the motor would increase RPMs and I had to use both feet to stop the vehicle. Then I had to put the car in neutral and the RPMs would increase even though I was at a stop and then I had to put it in Park before the RPMs would drop. I removed the driver's floor mat encase it was effecting the accelerator. The vehicle didn't act this violent but it failed to decelerate several times before I could get it to my local dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11650022, filed 2025-03Engine: “I had the brake fail twice in the past 2 months while driving the vehicle and was not able to stop it. I kept pushing on the break pedal but vehicle wouldn't slow down. I was only able to stop the vehicle by shifting the gear to neutral and letting the car come to stop on its own. While driving along, multiple signs such as malfunction indicator light, brake light, ABS light, traction control, electronic stability control, Forward collision system failure etc lit up on the dashboard and I could no longer slow the vehicle down using the brake pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11532867, filed 2023-07Mileage when problems were reported
86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,500 and 5,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 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 | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 14.7% risk |
| Envision · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.9% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: 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 2023 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 | 9-speed automatic | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Envision FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
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
- 22V903000Dec 8, 2022Exterior lighting › Lighting control module › SoftwareCovers: Buick Envision 2021–2023, Cadillac CT5 2020–2023, CT4 2020–2023 +8 more
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime…
Recall details for the 2023 Buick Envision → · Check a 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. 445 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038460Oct 7, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 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.
- 11036392Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11036194Aug 3, 2026Other or unknown. This PI states that if SDGM DTC P0604/P0607 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement.
- 11035693Jul 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11034769Jun 23, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
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 2023 Buick Envision have?
NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2023 Buick Envision as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2023 Buick Envision is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (31% of the total), followed by brakes with 6.
Has the 2023 Buick Envision been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2023 Buick Envision do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Buick Envision 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Buick Envision get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Buick Envision (Envision FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Buick Envision reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,130 miles and the middle half falls between 1,500 and 5,000 miles; 86% 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.