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2017 Buick EnvisionProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 116 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
116
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Recalls
4
TSBs
1,044
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 116 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 4 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

cannot fill tank

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

inadequate lighting for all road conditions

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

ac blows hot air for rear seat

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

bad odor from vents

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

rear climate control doesnt work

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

24 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 22K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

38
0–30K
14
30–60K
9
60–90K
4
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (38 reports) • Median: 22K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (24 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical24 (21%)
Brakes20 (17%)
Engine11 (9%)
Other11 (9%)
Drivetrain10 (9%)
Steering8 (7%)
Lights7 (6%)
Seat Belts3 (3%)

2017 Buick Envision: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2017 Buick Envision, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 22,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 22K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2017 Buick Envision, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Buick Envision, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Buick Envision, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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

6
17
24
18
11
19
6
20
12
21
21
22
10
23
6
24
12
25
8
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Buick Envision. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

16V516000Aug 2016

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."

17V404000Jul 2017

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."

17V412000Jul 2017

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."

18V358000Jul 2018

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.

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2017 Buick Envision NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

This is the worst model year for the Buick Envision according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2017 Buick Envision vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

116

Class avg

145

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles from 2017.

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. 116 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Buick Envision: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Buick Envision?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Buick Envision is related to the electrical, with 24 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Buick Envision reliable?
The 2017 Buick Envision has 116 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2017 Buick Envision?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Buick Envision 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Buick Envision problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Buick Envision have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Buick Envision has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Envision problems start?
Based on 67 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 22,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Buick Envision data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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