Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
24V710000NHTSA report received September 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V710000: Buick Envision equipment recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Envision vehicles. The vehicles are missing the label that states the tire size, pressure, and the loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: Missing tire and load rating information may result in driving with improperly inflated tires or an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will install the label, free of charge.
22V903000NHTSA report received December 2022Model years: 2021–2023
NHTSA campaign 22V903000: Buick Envision exterior lighting recall
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 running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
21V421000NHTSA report received June 2021Model years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V421000: Buick Envision air bags recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Consequence: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
18V358000NHTSA report received May 2018Model years: 2016–2017
NHTSA campaign 18V358000: Buick Envision fuel system recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge.
17V412000NHTSA report received June 2017Model years: 2016–2017
NHTSA campaign 17V412000: Buick Envision structure recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement headliner as part of a repair. These service parts might not have had impact energy-absorbing foam blocks attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
Consequence: If the service parts do not have energy-absorbing foam blocks, there may be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner assembly, free of charge.
17V404000NHTSA report received June 2017Model years: 2016–2017
NHTSA campaign 17V404000: Buick Envision equipment recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
Consequence: If the head restraint posts are not fully engaging in the seat back, the head restraint may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge.
16V922000NHTSA report received December 2016Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V922000: Buick Envision service brakes recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The the master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.
Consequence: If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge.
16V516000NHTSA report received July 2016Model years: 2016–2017
NHTSA campaign 16V516000: Buick Envision equipment recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured February 4, 2016, to April 25, 2016. The Tire and Loading Information label may display the incorrect maximum weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other compact SUVs to weigh against the Buick Envision. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Buick Envision have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the Buick Envision, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Buick Envision?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: equipment, fuel system, structure, service brakes, air bags, exterior lighting. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Buick Envision recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Buick Envision at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Buick Envision pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Buick Envision through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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