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2017 Buick Envision Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20261 Critical Recalls
Ryan Davis
2017 Buick Envision Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2017 Buick Envision has 108 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve electrical system and service brakes.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.5/ 10

Based on 108 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

22 20.4%

SERVICE BRAKES

17 15.7%

ENGINE

11 10.2%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

10 9.3%

POWER TRAIN

9 8.3%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, accounting for 20.4% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 23 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2017 Buick Envision

The 2017 Buick Envision has 108 owner complaints in this dataset. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the most common complaint category, representing about 20% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2017 Buick Envision are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (22), SERVICE BRAKES (17), ENGINE (11).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 67 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2017 Buick Envision?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

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Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 23 of 23 systems

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

22 Reports20% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER AND INTEGRATED CENTER STACK DISPLAY DETAILS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH AND DIFFICULT TO SEE DURING THE DAY.

2/10/2018

TAKATA RECALL IF THE CAR IS ALREADY RUNNING, IT WILL ALLOW YOU TO SWITCH OUT OF PARK AND INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE KEY FOB INSIDE THE CAR.

5/26/2018

20 more complaints are available in this category.

SERVICE BRAKES

17 Reports16% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

ON AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS AND INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM HAVE WENT COMPLETELY BLACK THIS IS AT VARYING SPEEDS FROM 25 MILES TO 60 MILES AND EVEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT THIS HAS HAPPENED. WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN ITS ONLY FOR COUPLE SECONDS. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPEN TWICE WHILE MY TEENAGE SON WAS DRIVING AND SCARED HIM QUITE A BIT. MOST RECENTLY WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT I LET MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE AND PUSH GAS I GET A MESSAGE SAYING PARK BRAKE RELEASED THE DOORS UNLOCK THEN LOCK. I TRY TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL BUT ITS HARD LIKE IT'S LOCKED I THEN GET MESSAGE SAYING POWER STEERING HAS BEEN REDUCED DRIVE CAREFULLY. THEN A FOLLOWING MESSAGE SAYING ALL WHEEL DRIVE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 7 OR 8 TIMES RANDOMLY AFTER COMING TO A STOP FOR A RED LIGHT IN WHICH LIGHT TURNS GREEN I TRY TO PROCEED THAN ALL THIS MESSAGES AND WHEEL TIGHTENS AND CAR FEELS LIKE IT STALLS FOR A SECOND.

10/26/2020

WAS GOING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY (WHICH IS ON A STEEP HILL) AND BRAKES TOTALLY GAVE OUT. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS ON THE ROAD AND I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLES TO A MECHANIC. MECHANIC FOUND A SMALL PIN HOLE IN RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE WHICH HE FOUND UNUSUAL. ALL BRAKE FLUID LEADED OUT. NEAR THE HOLE WAS A SPRING THAT WRAPS AROUND THE RUBBER BRAKE LINE. IT WAS PRETTY OBVIOUS THE PLACEMENT OF THE SPRING CAUSED THE DAMAGE. THE BRAKE LINE DEVELOPED A HOLE IN IT WHERE THE END OF SPRING TOUCHES RUBBER BRAKE LINE. THE NIGH BEFORE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DEVASTATING.

2/18/2021

15 more complaints are available in this category.

ENGINE

11 Reports10% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OR MAYBE NOT, WITH A HORRENDOUS GROANING RATTLE THAT OCCURS WITHIN SPECIFIC PARAMETERS. AT ABOUT 45-50MPH, IF CRUISING WITH ALMOST NO ACCELERATION, WHEN YOU DO ACCELERATE, YOU GET AN AWFUL RATTLE THAT SOUNDS AS THOUGH IT IS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. IT IS STARTLING AND IN OF ITSELF DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A SAFETY ITEM EXCEPT IT STARTLES YOU. DEALER INDICATED WHEN BROUGHT IN THAT ROAD SALT, SMALL STONES, ETC. HAD SETTLED ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AND CAUSED THIS GOD AWFUL SOUND. THEY SAID THEY BLEW IT OUT AND THE PROBLEM DID APPEAR TO BE FIXED - EXCEPT IT TOOK ONLY A WEEK FOR IT TO RETURN. IF WHAT THE DEALER SAID WAS TRUE, THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND BODY THAT ALLOWS NORMAL ROAD DEBRIS (SALT, PEBBLES, ETC.) SETTLE UP THERE AND CAUSE THIS CONDITION TO OCCUR. NOT A SAFETY ISSUE EXCEPT IT IS DISTRACTING AND STARTLING WHEN IT OCCURS. COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IF OTHER THINGS GET UP THERE, LIKE A RAG OR CLOTH, AND IT RIDES AGAINST THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHILE LODGED ABOVE THE FUEL TANK, AND CATCHES FIRE. THAT AS NOT HAPPENED, BUT IMAGINE IT IS POSSIBLE GIVEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

1/13/2018

CAR MAKES A SCRAPPING SOUND. SPENT 32 DAYS, THEN 22 DAYS AT THE GARAGE. AT THE 32 DAYS TORQUE TUBE TO DRIVE SHAFT CHANGED. NOISE CAME BACK. AT 22 DAYS BUICK SENT A FIELD REP. TO WORK ON ENVISION. INVOICE SAID THEY LOOSENED & RETORQUE THE FRAME THAT ATTACHES THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL TO THE UNIT BODY OF THE CAR. WITH MY CASE BUICK CALLED & TOLD ME THE GARAGE CHANGED A CARRIER BEARING. ASKED THE GARAGE WHY THEY SAID THAT. WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO PUT SOMETHING DOWN TO GET PAID. BUICK ENDED UP DOING A REPURCHASE. NOW WE HAVE THE SAME NOISE IN THE REPLACEMENT BUICK ENVISION 2017. ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THIS SUV IS THE DASH LIGHTS. IT'S SUNNY OUT & YOU GET IN A SHADED AREA & THEY GO OUT. DASH IS SO DIM SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T SEE YOUR SPEED OR YOUR GAGES PLUS RADIO. THERE IS A WHEEL TO BRIGHTEN OR DIM THE LIGHTS. YOU ROLL THE WHEEL UP TO HAVE A BRIGHT SETTING & IT ROLLS BACK, LIKE IT'S SPRING LOADED. JULY 14, 2017 WAS THE FIRST TRIP OF MANY TO THE GARAGE. THE NOISE IS SPORADIC. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE GOING UPHILL, DOWN HILL, LEFT OR RIGHT. THE GARAGE KNOW HOW TO MAKE THE NOISE. THEY DRIVE 50 -55 MPH & DROP THE CAR IN LOW. THIS PUTS THE CAR IN 6TH GEAR. WE DON'T DO THAT. IT MAKES THE NOISE. WAS SHOCKED THAT THEY FIGURED OUR HOW TO MAKE THE SCRAPPING SOUND.

4/14/2018

9 more complaints are available in this category.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

10 Reports9% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

KEYLESS, START/STOP ENGINE KEEP RUNNING AWHILE I LOCK DOORS IN WHICH I FORGET TURN ENGINE OFF. NOT SAFE AND COULD GETTING ENGINE FIRE CAUSE LONG RUNNING ENGINE, IDLE TOO LONG. COULD VOID WARRANTY IF DAMAGE ENGINE

6/30/2017

VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS, ESPECIALLY LEFT-HAND TURNS, AND MORE NOTICEABLE IF ACCELERATING

6/15/2018

8 more complaints are available in this category.

POWER TRAIN

9 Reports8% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE VEHICLE SHAKES ON EXCELERATION IT IS WORSE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT BUT ALSO DOES THE SHAKING GOING STRAIGHT,THE DEALER CALLED GM ENGINEERING AND SO FAR THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING IT HAS BEEN A MONTH NOW AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS THIS PROBLEM THIS CAR IS AN ALL WHEEL DRIVE ENVISION PREMIUM 2

11/10/2017

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT. THE RPM'S WILL LITERALLY REDLINE, IF I DO NOT LIFT MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS QUICKLY, AND REPLACE IT BACK ON THE GAS - THIS REMINDS ME OF A MANUAL SHIFT, BUT THIS IS NOT A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE HESITATION IN SHIFTING GEARS HAS GOTTEN SO EXTREME THAT I WILL START TO SMELL A BURNING SMELL IF I DO NOT MANUALLY SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION VIA THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR ONLY HAS 33,000 MILES, SO I'M SURE THAT THIS IS NOT JUST THE RESULT OF AN OLDER TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENS NEARLY EVERYTIME I ACCELERATE MY VEHICLE.

7/30/2020

7 more complaints are available in this category.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

7 Reports6% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION ON THE 2017 BUICK ENVISION OR INADEQUATE. THEY ARE DIM AND LACK DISTANCE PROJECTION EVEN ON BRIGHT. WE CAN BARELY SEE TO GET UP AND DOWN THE HILL OF OUR DRIVEWAY. WE DO NOT DRIVE AT NIGHT UNLESS WE KNOW THE ROAD WELL. THE HEADLIGHTS SHOULD BE RECALLED BECAUSE THEY WILL CAUSE ACCIDENTS AND THERE WILL BE LAWSUITS.

10/25/2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BUICK ENVISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE UP TO STANDARDS. THE LOCAL DEALER (TODD WENZEL BUICK GMC OF GRAND RAPIDS, 2727 28TH ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49512) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE. ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WAS NOT OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20.

11/7/2017

5 more complaints are available in this category.

STEERING

7 Reports6% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE VEHICLE SHAKES ON EXCELERATION IT IS WORSE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT BUT ALSO DOES THE SHAKING GOING STRAIGHT,THE DEALER CALLED GM ENGINEERING AND SO FAR THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING IT HAS BEEN A MONTH NOW AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS THIS PROBLEM THIS CAR IS AN ALL WHEEL DRIVE ENVISION PREMIUM 2

11/10/2017

2017 BUICK ENVISION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS WOBBLING IN THE FRONT END OF CAR WHILE TURNING CORNERS. *LD *JS

8/15/2018

5 more complaints are available in this category.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

3 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced intermittent brake failure with the brake warning light illuminated. The driver was able to slow down, pull into a gas station, and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of a brake line failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,644.

2/28/2022

Brakes did not engage when my husband pressed on them while he was driving. Brakes when straight to the floor. He noticed brake fluid on the ground and when he filled it back up and pressed on the brakes the fluid spewed out of the brake line. His safety and the safety of others was impacted because he was in traffic and a car started to slow and our Envisions brakes were not working. He had to swerve around multiple cars and go through a traffic light to avoid causing a wreck. This just happened on 7/31 so it has not ben reported but will be going to the dealership tomorrow on 8/1/2022. We did not notice any messages or warning lights on the dash. This appears to be an issue based on the other NHTSA report number 11398881,11396874,11467669,11465728,11454501 and 11406327

7/31/2022

1 more complaint is available in this category.

SEAT BELTS

3 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat belt strap had started to fray at the seat belt connection point. The contact indicated that the fraying became progressively worse over time. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 36,000.

8/31/2022

Owner of a 2017 Buick Envision that the front driver’s side seat belt strap has started to fray along the seat belt which could fail in a crash. It seems that the male seat belt connector maybe causing the fraying. The current mileage on the 2017 Envision is 41,497 miles. The local dealer was notified when scheduling an appointment for service.

5/1/2023

1 more complaint is available in this category.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BUICK ENVISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS TOO SMALL FOR HER FOOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CAPPELLINO BUICK GMC DEALER LOCATED AT 5411 TRANSIT RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221; (716) 650-4471 WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS TOO SMALL BUT THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

8/11/2017

CRUISE CONTROL SELF ENGAGED WHILE GOING 65 MPH. HANDS WERE NOT ANYWHERE NEAR CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON. IT WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A THUNDERSTORM LUCKILY DIDN'T CAUSE ACCIDENT

10/3/2019

STRUCTURE:BODY

2 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED REAR TALE GATE OPENED ON IT'S OWN.

5/27/2018

WHEN VEHICLE DOES AUTOMATIC SOFTWARE UPDATES FROM GM, IT "BLOWS UP" THE PERSONALIZATION MENU. I AM IN PHYSICAL THERAPY NOW FROM CAR SEAT THAT AUTOMATICALLY WENT TO POSITION 1 WHEN I OPENED CAR DOOR. EASY EXIT HAD BEEN TURNED ON BY UPDATE. I HAD IT TURNED OFF BECAUSE IT NEVER WORKED RIGHT WITH MEMORY SEATS. NOW AFTER ANOTHER UPDATE AND MENU WAS SKEWED AGAIN. EASY EXIT TURNED BACK ON AS WELL AS SEAT HEATERS ON START UP. BOTH HAD BEEN TURNED OFF IN MENU.

12/7/2018

SUSPENSION

2 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

2017 BUICK ENVISION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS WOBBLING IN THE FRONT END OF CAR WHILE TURNING CORNERS. *LD *JS

8/15/2018

1 MONTH OLD IT DEVELOPED A VIBRATION/SHIMMY IN THE STEERING AND FELT ON THE FLOOR OF THE CARE THAT COULD BE FELT BY DRIVER AND PASSENGER. SHIMMY STARTED WHEN ACCELERATING AND TURNING AND PROGRESSED TO ALSO WHEN ACCELERATION WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD. IT IS NOW 9 MONTHS OLD AND I CAN FEEL WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHER SPEEDS. DEALER CONTACTED BUICK FOR ADVICE SINCE THEY WERE UNSURE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE VIBRATION, TOLD TO REPLACE FRONT AXIL BUT WAS NO BETTER. CONTINUED TO REQUEST REPAIR BUT DEALERSHIP AND BUICK, STATED CAUSE OF PROBLEM UNKOWN AND NO FIX IS IN DEVELOPMENT. TOLD IT WAS A "CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE": THE VIBRATION-SHIMMY IS GETTING WORSE AND I AM FEARFUL OF A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF WHATEVER PART/PARTS ARE FAULTY. FAULTY PARTS OR DESIGN COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED OR WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AT ANY SPEED. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE BUT UNABLE TO UPLOAD WILL SUPPLY IF NEEDED.

9/18/2018

SEATS

2 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

WHEN VEHICLE DOES AUTOMATIC SOFTWARE UPDATES FROM GM, IT "BLOWS UP" THE PERSONALIZATION MENU. I AM IN PHYSICAL THERAPY NOW FROM CAR SEAT THAT AUTOMATICALLY WENT TO POSITION 1 WHEN I OPENED CAR DOOR. EASY EXIT HAD BEEN TURNED ON BY UPDATE. I HAD IT TURNED OFF BECAUSE IT NEVER WORKED RIGHT WITH MEMORY SEATS. NOW AFTER ANOTHER UPDATE AND MENU WAS SKEWED AGAIN. EASY EXIT TURNED BACK ON AS WELL AS SEAT HEATERS ON START UP. BOTH HAD BEEN TURNED OFF IN MENU.

12/7/2018

I used the remote start on my key fob to warm up the vehicle before work. About 10 minutes later, I went to my vehicle to leave, I noticed the car was on fire. I opened the door and saw that the driver seat was on fire. I ran inside the house to get cups of water to put the fire out. Looks like the seat warmer on the driver side failed and ignited the leather seat. My life was at risk since a fire ensued. I was put in danger by having to put the fire out myself before it caused further damage. Also breathing in the fumes of the leather was a potential danger. The problem has not been reproduced. The car is currently at the dealership to be further inspected. No warning signs came up before the fire. No police reports were filed

2/5/2025

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

For 6 months the vehicle has had the following problems: 1. Car automatically shutting down(unresolved) 2 steering column, wheel locking up(resolved at this time) 3. Interior and panel lights flashing when car shutting down ( unresolved) 4. When applying pressure to gas pedal engine automatically shuts down (unresolved) 5. Check engine light stays on Vehicle has been taken to dealership shop 6 times in the past 6 months. There has not been total resolve especially the fact that the car shuts down when I am driving. The car has multiple warranties. This is a very dangerous situation. I would appreciate your help

3/22/2022

At 15,238 miles I was at gas station to fill up vehicle only to discover the fuel filler flap was broken and could not get gas nozzle in vehicle for fill up. Immediately had my mechanic look at it and they were able to repair it. They were able to reattach spring but could not attach sealing plate without a disassemble. Had to replace the fuel neck assembly. No warning lights had come on dash for gas vapor, or other things. I have pictures of mileage and broken fuel filler cap. This could have been disastrous if I was in some small town that could not get parts or had run out of gas somewhere or if gas vapors started leaking.

6/15/2022

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

2017 BUICK ENVISION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR EDGES BEING RAZOR SHARP. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SHARP DOOR EDGES CAUSED A SEVERE LACERATIONON THE PASSENGER RIGHT LEG. THE CONSMER REQUESTED TO RELEASED FROM THE LEASE AND REIMBURED PAYMENTS MADE *JS.

2/26/2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

2017 BUICK ENVISION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS WOBBLING IN THE FRONT END OF CAR WHILE TURNING CORNERS. *LD *JS

8/15/2018

WHEELS

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, OR 'TPMS' NOTIFIED ME OF A FLAT TIRE. IT SHOWED LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE IN THE REAR PASSENGER RIRE, HOWEVER, THE DRIVER REAR TIRE WAS THE ONE THAT WAS FLAT.

10/18/2018

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

CAR HAS ELECTRONIC CHILD SAFETY DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATED WHEN USING THE HARD BUTTON THAT TYPICALLY LOCKS ONLY WINDOWS. WIFE TOOK A NAP IN BACK SEAT ON LUNCH BREAK AT WORK, DIDN'T REALIZE WINDOW LOCK BUTTON WAS ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED, LOCKED WITH REMOTE FROM BACK SEAT WHILE CAR WAS RUNNING. DOOR REMOTE WOULD NOT ALLOW THE BACK DOORS AND PASSENGER DOOR TO REMAIN LOCKED AND DOOR HANDLES WOULD NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE EVEN WHEN USING THE REMOTE. SHE WAS TRAPPED IN THE BACK. WITH A VERY BAD BACK AND KNEE IT WAS NOT EASY TO CLIMB TO FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO UNLOCK FROM THERE, THE ONLY PLACE THIS WOULD WORK. IF LOCKING WITH THE REMOTE, UNLOCKING WITH REMOTE SHOULD BE POSSIBLE AND WAS NOT. LITERALLY TRAPPED IN BACK SEAT AND ONLY WAY OUT IS TO GET TO THE FRONT SEAT TO UNLOCK FROM THERE. WHAT IF GRANDMA WAS BACK THERE WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENED LIKE CAR SHUT OFF? VERY BAD SITUATION AND A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE. I'VE NEVER OWNED A CAR THAT HAD ELECTRONIC CHILD LOCKS TIED TO WINDOW LOCK SWITCH. SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE TRAPPED IN CAR. *TR

11/26/2018

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

ON AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS AND INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM HAVE WENT COMPLETELY BLACK THIS IS AT VARYING SPEEDS FROM 25 MILES TO 60 MILES AND EVEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT THIS HAS HAPPENED. WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN ITS ONLY FOR COUPLE SECONDS. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPEN TWICE WHILE MY TEENAGE SON WAS DRIVING AND SCARED HIM QUITE A BIT. MOST RECENTLY WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT I LET MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE AND PUSH GAS I GET A MESSAGE SAYING PARK BRAKE RELEASED THE DOORS UNLOCK THEN LOCK. I TRY TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL BUT ITS HARD LIKE IT'S LOCKED I THEN GET MESSAGE SAYING POWER STEERING HAS BEEN REDUCED DRIVE CAREFULLY. THEN A FOLLOWING MESSAGE SAYING ALL WHEEL DRIVE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 7 OR 8 TIMES RANDOMLY AFTER COMING TO A STOP FOR A RED LIGHT IN WHICH LIGHT TURNS GREEN I TRY TO PROCEED THAN ALL THIS MESSAGES AND WHEEL TIGHTENS AND CAR FEELS LIKE IT STALLS FOR A SECOND.

10/26/2020

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment system failed intermittently. As a result of the failure, the contact was unable to access important safety features such as the rear camera, side view camera, and Lane Keep Assist. The EPS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the infotainment system. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed the diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired and taken back to the dealer, who was unable to program the new infotainment unit. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

8/21/2023

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the driveway on a rainy evening, upon entering the vehicle the following day, the contact became aware that the sunroof had opened independently and allowed rainwater to enter the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the sun/moon roof motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

10/9/2024

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the windshield and the windshield shattered. The contact called the insurance company to get a list of places to repair the vehicle and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,463.

2/5/2025

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact's friend owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the sensor for the catalytic converter. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

9/23/2025

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2017 Buick Envision?

The most reported complaint category for the 2017 Buick Envision is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, with 22 owner reports. That is about 20% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE.

Are complaints about the 2017 Buick Envision a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 67 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2017 Buick Envision?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2017 Buick Envision severe?

67 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Buick Envision: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

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