2017 Buick Envision Reliability
The 2017 Buick Envision has 81 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. Compared with nearby Envision model years (2016–2019), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Envision's typical year, while the 2018 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
81
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2017 Buick Envision complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 model year, filed between 2017 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 25 | 31% |
| Service brakes | 22 | 27% |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 14% |
| Engine | 11 | 14% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 10 | 12% |
| Steering | 8 | 10% |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 9% |
| Seat belts | 3 | 4% |
2017 Buick Envision recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2017 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V516000 | Jul 7, 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… |
| 17V404000 | Jun 27, 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… |
| 17V412000 | Jun 29, 2017 | Body 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… |
| 18V358000 | May 31, 2018 | Fuel system — 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… |
How the 2017 compares with nearby Envision years
Verdicts compare these Envision model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 19 | 5 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2017 (this page) | 81 | 4 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 | Electrical system | Better year |
| 2019 | 23 | 0 | Service brakes | Better year |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2017 Buick Envision
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2017 Buick Envision reliability FAQ
Is the 2017 Buick Envision reliable?
The 2017 Buick Envision has 81 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. Compared with nearby Envision model years (2016–2019), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Envision's typical year, while the 2018 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2017 Buick Envision problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Buick Envision are electrical system (25), service brakes (22), unknown or other (11), engine (11). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2017 Buick Envision have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Buick Envision, including 16V516000 (equipment — other / labels) and 17V404000 (equipment). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2017 Buick Envision compare with the 2016 and 2018 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2016 has 19 complaints and 5 recalls (solid); the 2018 has 15 complaints and 0 recalls (better year). The 2017 has 81 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2017 Buick Envision?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2017 Envision, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.