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#BS-2016-BUIENV-65D32016 Buick Envision
Based on reports from 27 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 27 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls.
Top reported problems
shaking when turning from a stop
3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10
dash lights dim randomly
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
windshield chips and cracks easily
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
4 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 12K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (12 reports) • Median: 12K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (4 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Where the complaints fall
2016 Buick Envision: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Envision, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 11,875 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 12K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Envision, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Envision, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Envision, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Buick Envision. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (5 recalls)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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 Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
EQUIPMENT
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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
STRUCTURE
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 Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Buick Envision is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
2016 Buick Envision vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
27
Class avg
222
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 27 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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