Last updated: 2026-10-10
Buick Envision Reliability by Year
Buick Envision reliability is good overall. Electrical faults and a Service Brake Assist warning are the main things to check on a used one.
Buick Envision Reliability Overview
Reliability is good for a midsize SUV, and no model year falls far below the model's own average. The 2020 is the pick, with no recalls and a low complaint rate, while 2021 and 2022 rate lowest. Watch for electrical faults, including an instrument cluster that goes black, and a Service Brake Assist warning that can come with sudden loss of braking.
Current generation: 2nd gen (2021–2023), facelifted 2024.
Best & Worst Buick Envision Years
Best Buick Envision Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2020 model year has no recalls and draws 2.9 complaints per 10,000 sold, against 6.9 for 2019 and 6.4 for 2022. The 2021 and 2022 years rate lowest and carry recalls. It has also been on the road long enough for its record to be meaningful. Check the air bag complaints first.
Buick Envision Years to Avoid
No Buick Envision years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 74 and 82 across 9 scored model years.
Buick Envision Reliability Score Trend
Buick Envision reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 77/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 78/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 78/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 78/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 82/100 | Excellent |
| 2026 | 77/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Buick Envision
1 recalls · 0 complaints
Good standing with no owner complaints yet and one equipment recall, while the 2025 model rates better with a longer record.
2025 Buick Envision
0 recalls · 7 complaints
The strongest Envision year we score, with no recalls and few complaints, though a handful of owners report sudden braking trouble on the highway.
2024 Buick Envision
1 recalls · 10 complaints
Rates good and above most 2024 SUVs, but owners report brakes that apply on their own and heavy oil loss, leaving it among the weaker Envision years.
2023 Buick Envision
1 recalls · 22 complaints
Final year of the second generation, with good reliability and a mid-pack standing among nine years, but with brake, electrical and fuel pump complaints.
2022 Buick Envision
1 recalls · 23 complaints
Rates above average among 2022 SUVs but ranks among the weaker Envision years, with cluster blackouts, restraint warnings, and one exterior lighting recall.
2021 Buick Envision
2 recalls · 23 complaints
First year of the second generation and the weakest of nine scored Envision years, with fuel pump stalling reports and two recalls.
2020 Buick Envision
0 recalls · 10 complaints
Last of the first generation, with no recalls and mid-pack standing; the 2021 that follows rates worse and has two recalls.
2019 Buick Envision
0 recalls · 23 complaints
Rates well above other 2019 SUVs with no recalls, though brake assist warnings and fast original tire wear are the main owner complaints.
2018 Buick Envision
0 recalls · 13 complaints
Well above average for 2018 SUVs with no recalls, though owners report steering lockups and front-end shaking.
Found Your Buick Envision? Check Its History
Service brakes (3) problems come up most in Buick Envision owner complaints, and 6 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Buick Envision Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
3.5/5
Annual Repair Cost
$573
Repair Frequency
0.4/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Buick Envision?
- The 2020 model year is the best pick. It has no recalls, a low complaint rate, and enough time on the road for its record to mean something. The newest years may look cleaner, but they have had less time to collect complaints.
- Is the Buick Envision reliable long term?
- Yes, it rates good overall and above average among SUVs on the site. The long-term worry is electrical. Owners describe sensors and modules failing one after another, starting near 85,000 miles. One head gasket complaint was reported at 81,824 miles.
- What are the most common Buick Envision problems?
- Electrical faults lead the complaints. Owners report failed tire and airbag sensors and an instrument cluster that goes black with no speedometer or lane-keeping alerts. Power train, service brake, and engine complaints follow, including sluggish power, a brake assist warning, and coolant loss with no visible leak.
- How much does the Buick Envision cost to repair?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated annual repair cost at $573. That is an average. A turbo failure that required an engine rebuild, or an airbag sensor that means replacing the whole seat, would cost far more.
- Does the Buick Envision have brake problems?
- Some owners report them, and they are serious. Braking power can drop suddenly after a Service Brake Assist warning, with a firm pedal or one that sinks to the floor. Dealers often find no fault unless the warning stays on. One case was a failed brake vacuum pump.
How we score the Buick Envision
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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