2025 Buick Envision Problems
Compared with other Buick Envision years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (5 complaints, median 2,700 mi).
Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022, 2023
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
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,700miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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
- EPA fuel economy
- 24 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 22 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Buick Envision (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2025 Buick Envision. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and engine (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,700 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 233 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 31 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 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 system5 50%
- Brakes3 30%
- Engine1 10%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Vehicle would not start, took a jump, all warning lights came on. I started to drive the car and all lights starting blinking. After shutting down, the vehicle again did not start. Towed it to dealer, been there for a week now, many modules had to be replaced including the Three times they said it's fixed, three times they called back to say it's not.”
NHTSA complaint #11764230, filed 2026-09Brakes: “I was driving ~72 MPH on the interstate and my car suddenly downshifted and the dash read “Speed limited to 62 MPH”. I took the nearest off ramp and the brakes completely failed. The dash initially read “service transmission” and “service breaks”. After restarting the Buick Envision, the MyBuick App diagnostics stated “service breaks” only. The car was towed to the dealership this date. I have not heard from them on what has caused the brake failure yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11746582, filed 2026-06Engine: “At 1,578 miles, my 2025 Buick Envision would not start in my garage and had to be towed to the dealer. The check-engine light was on. The dealer tore down the engine and found a spun No. 1 main bearing. GM replaced the complete engine under warranty. The vehicle remained at the dealership from November 10, 2025, through January 6, 2026, totaling 57 days. A similar engine failure while driving could cause an unexpected loss of power. I do not have the failed engine; its current location is unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11765466, filed 2026-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,700 and 2,700 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 2025 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 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 14.7% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: 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 2025 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 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
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 2025 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. 233 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.
- 11037764Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. Be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates…
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown. This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11037256Sep 2, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that GM is aware of the issue and the vehicle can still be driven. When a repair is available, this PI will be updated.
- 11036709Aug 27, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering…
- 11036690Aug 27, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
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 2025 Buick Envision have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2025 Buick Envision as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Buick Envision is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 2025 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 2025 Buick Envision do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 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 2025 Buick Envision get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Buick Envision (Envision AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 22 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Buick Envision reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,700 miles and the middle half falls between 2,700 and 2,700 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.