The 2016 Buick Envision has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,558 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC…
STRUCTURE17V4120002017-06-2910 affected
Defect
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…
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
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17275.
EQUIPMENT17V4040002017-06-27768 affected
Defect
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…
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
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. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17239/17258.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC16V9220002016-12-21327 affected
Defect
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
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16169.
EQUIPMENT16V5160002016-07-074,558 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge. The began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 56340.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
ENGINE
4
SERVICE BRAKES
3
SUSPENSION
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
AIR BAGS
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
1
Total complaints27
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The lane assists and cruise control does not work and the gm dealership here in southern pines, nc can't fix it. They are sending the car back on the street with a 19-year-old girl behind the wheel of a car with electrical issues. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…”
“The lane assists and cruise control does not work and the gm dealership here in southern pines, nc can't fix it. They are sending the car back on the street with a 19-year-old girl behind the wheel of a car with electrical issues. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…”
“The lane assists and cruise control does not work and the gm dealership here in southern pines, nc can't fix it. They are sending the car back on the street with a 19-year-old girl behind the wheel of a car with electrical issues. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…”
“While driving rpm’s bouncing. Upon acceleration experienced delay and hesitation hesitation in acceleration causing safety issue when entering traffic’s and passing other vehicles full transmission replacement was needed and completed”
“This is the second time my brake line has cracked and started leaking brake fluid without any warnings from my dashboard that my brake fluid was low. First time was [xxx] and this time is [xxx] it's only a matter of time before the back ones fail. I hope and pray that I don't be driving cause I…”
“Gm is out of control . I have a front passenger control arm assembly in the shop for 2 months. No update on service part because they have changed the part number as the 2016 is unsafe. I need my service part or a new car . It's unsafe to drive and gm will not provide any update on etw because…”
“Unsafe driving condition. Control arm assembly front passenger. Car in the dealer for a month. Gm has no service parts and refuses to give update on availability. Dealer states unsafe to drive and I have seen multiple complaints for this issue.”
“The contact owns a 2016 buick envision. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at slow speeds in a parking area and attempting to stop with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Buick Envision as of
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