2021 Buick Envision problems and complaints
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Buick Envision. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (6), Power Train (5), Electrical System (5).
Key takeaways
- 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 26% |
| Power Train | 5 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 13% |
| Engine | 2 | 9% |
| Tires | 2 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% |
| Structure | 1 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Buick Envision SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Buick Envision SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-24
got a check engine light on, took to dealer was a code 1098, the part is on back order told that it would not be available until middle of may, this happened to me at the end of march, now am learning that GM issued a recall on that part for their diesel Duramax engine, I think it is a GM wide problem.
Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes,equipment - filed 2026-02-20
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed on the freeway, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated around a corner, with the floor mat stuck under the pedal. The driver depressed the brake pedal for an extended time, but the vehicle continued accelera...
Power Train - filed 2026-01-02
When I start at a low speed it's like it does not know which gear to go in. You push on the gas and it does not move much and then launches forward. It has done this since I purchased it in April 2025 used.When in auto stop and the engine starts up with my foot still on the brake, sometimes it will lurch and buck. Buic...
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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.