2017 Buick Envision problems and complaints
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick Envision. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (25), Service Brakes (23), Unknown Or Other (11).
Key takeaways
- 81 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 | 31% |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 14% |
| Engine | 11 | 14% |
| Power Train | 10 | 12% |
| Steering | 8 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 9% |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% |
| Structure | 3 | 4% |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% |
| Seats | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Buick Envision SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-07-22
When I stop at traffic lights, my car does not immediately turn back on (it has the auto stop feature). It flashes "parking brake released" on the dashboard. Then, it starts back up. Sometimes, it has not started back up right away & the steering wheel seizes. It has also said, "Assisted Steering Reduced" & "Stabilitra...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-04-29
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to use the terrain-driving system to continue driving. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or ...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-02-16
Driver side front rubber brake line blew out causing all fluid to leak out while my wife was driving it 2/14/2026
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.