Buick models, prices and problems

By CarWhere Research · Updated

CarWhere’s Buick hub collects free research for Buick shoppers and owners: 7 model guides covering the Enclave, Envista, Encore GX and Envision, used-buyer guides for the Encore, LaCrosse and Regal, 34 trim levels with dated Buick MSRPs, 55 known issues and NHTSA recalls, plus VIN tools. Every page lists its sources.

Buick now sells only SUVs in the US — the Envista, Encore GX, Envision and Enclave — after retiring the LaCrosse, Regal and original Encore. These pages explain trims, prices, powertrains and the recalls NHTSA has documented, and what to check on a specific vehicle before you buy it.

Buick models

Price, trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems for each Buick line.

Buick EnclaveNewThree-row mid-size SUV, seats up to 7. From $46,900 (2027 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Buick EnvistaNewTwo-row small crossover with a coupe-like roofline, seats 5. From $24,700 (2026 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Buick Encore GXNewTwo-row small SUV, seats 5. From $26,895 (2026 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Buick EnvisionNewTwo-row compact SUV, seats 5. From $41,300 (2026 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Buick EncoreNewTwo-row subcompact SUV, seats 5. Used-buyer guide: generations, engines and known problems.Buick LaCrosseNewFull-size sedan, seats 5. Used-buyer guide: generations, engines and known problems.Buick RegalNewMid-size sedan, five-door Sportback and TourX wagon. Used-buyer guide: generations, engines and known problems.

Buick trim levels

Current and previous-generation trims with dated MSRPs, and the SUV lineup compared.

Buick trim levels explainedNew34 trims across 4 Buick models.Buick SUV models comparedNewEvery current Buick SUV side by side: price, power, mpg and size.Enclave trim levelsNewThe 2027 Buick Enclave comes in three trims: Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir, all with a 328-hp 2.5L turbo and an 8-speed automatic.Envista trim levelsNewThe 2026 Buick Envista comes in Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir trims.Encore GX trim levelsNewThe 2026 Buick Encore GX comes in Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir trims.Envision trim levelsNewThe 2026 Buick Envision comes in Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir trims.

Buick prices

Dealer invoice estimates and current incentives. Compare offers as a target discount off MSRP in dollars and percent, before rebates and without dealer add-ons.

Enclave dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Envista dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Encore GX dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Envision dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Encore dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Buick incentives and rebatesCurrent Buick cash, lease and APR offers.Dealer invoice price by VINEstimate what the dealer paid for a specific new Buick.

Buying a used Buick

What goes wrong, which years drew complaints, and how values hold up.

Buick known issues by modelNew55 documented problems and recalls across 7 models.Enclave problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Envista problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Encore GX problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Envision problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Encore problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.LaCrosse problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Regal problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Buick recallsRecent Buick recall campaigns.Is Buick reliable?Buick reliability from NHTSA complaints per vehicle sold, by model.Enclave years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Encore years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.LaCrosse years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Regal years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Best Enclave yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best Encore yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best LaCrosse yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best Regal yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.How long do Buick models last?Share of used Buick models past 150,000 and 200,000 miles.Enclave depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Encore GX depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Envision depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Find a Buick for saleSearch live Buick listings from dealers nationwide.

Decode a Buick

Start from the VIN or the factory build record.

Free Buick VIN decoderYear, model, body, engine and assembly plant from any 17-character Buick VIN.Buick build sheet by VINFactory colors, options and packages for a specific VIN, checked free before you pay.Buick window sticker by VINWhere to find the original Monroney label and what it lists.Buick VIN reportTitle and history checks for a used Buick.Buick specs by modelDimensions, capacities and powertrain specs for Buick model years.Chevrolet research hubGM sister-brand research: models, trims, engines and known issues.GMC research hubGM sister-brand research: models, trims, engines and known issues.

Buick research by model

Buick models with links to their guide, trim levels, known issues, years to avoid, dealer invoice and specs
ModelTrim levelsKnown issuesYears to avoidDealer invoiceSpecs
Buick EnclaveEnclave trimsEnclave problemsEnclave years to avoidEnclave invoice2026 Enclave specs
Buick EnvistaEnvista trimsEnvista problems—Envista invoice2026 Envista specs
Buick Encore GXEncore GX trimsEncore GX problems—Encore GX invoice2026 Encore GX specs
Buick EnvisionEnvision trimsEnvision problems—Envision invoice2026 Envision specs
Buick Encore—Encore problemsEncore years to avoidEncore invoice2022 Encore specs
Buick LaCrosse—LaCrosse problemsLaCrosse years to avoid—2019 LaCrosse specs
Buick Regal—Regal problemsRegal years to avoid—2020 Regal specs

Know exactly how your Buick was built at the factory.

See what a specific Buick VIN was factory-built with. The CarWhere Buick build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.

Buick build sheet by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What models does Buick sell in the US?

CarWhere covers 4 current Buick models: Enclave, Envista, Encore GX and Envision. Each model guide lists the current price range, powertrains and generations with Buick and EPA sources.

What is the cheapest new Buick?

Of the models covered here, the Buick Envista has the lowest published starting price: $24,700 MSRP for the 2026 model year (Buick.com starting MSRPs for the 2026 Envista Preferred and Avenir, before the $1,795 destination freight charge ($26,495 including destination for the Preferred per GM's July 2026 newsroom)).

Does Buick still make sedans?

No. Buick’s US lineup is all SUVs. CarWhere keeps used-buyer guides for the LaCrosse, Regal and original Encore with their generations, engines and known issues.

How do I check a Buick for recalls?

Enter the 17-character VIN on NHTSA’s recall lookup or ask a Buick dealer to run it. Recall repairs are free. CarWhere’s known-issues pages list recall campaign numbers by model and generation.

How do I find out what options my Buick has?

Start with the paperwork that came with the car. If it is lost, a build sheet reconstructed from the VIN shows factory colors, options and packages where detailed build data exists, and the free VIN decoder shows basics such as engine, body and plant.

Sources

Each linked page lists its own detailed sources. The hub's figures come from these datasets and references.

  1. CarWhere Buick model guides (7 models) — CarWhere
  2. CarWhere Buick trim-levels dataset (34 trims) — CarWhere
  3. CarWhere Buick known-issues dataset (55 issues) — CarWhere
  4. GM News — Buick news, pricing and specifications — General Motors
  5. EPA fuel economy data — U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  6. Recalls Data (NHTSA recall campaigns) — U.S. Department of Transportation open data

Independent reference compiled by CarWhere — not affiliated with or endorsed by Buick or General Motors. Buick, Avenir and the model names are trademarks of General Motors.