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2023 Buick Envision: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2023 Buick Envision — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.

Owners filed 22 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 64% of 2023 SUVs. Electrical System leads the reports (14%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2023 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

22

Reports to NHTSA, 2023

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

25.5

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 64% of 2023 SUVs

The bar is this car's percentile among 2023 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (14% of 22 reports), followed by power train (14%).

Electrical System14% · 3 reports
Power Train14% · 3 reports
Service Brakes14% · 3 reports
Unknown Or Other14% · 3 reports
Back Over Prevention9% · 2 reports
Fuel System9% · 2 reports
Lane Departure9% · 2 reports
Steering9% · 2 reports

+ 2 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 22 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11711263, ODI 11672541, ODI 11549765.

Recalls(1)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Exterior LightingAug 2022 · 22V903000Details +

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2023 Buick Envision SUV FWD NHTSA source

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

2023 Buick Envision SUV AWD NHTSA source

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Envision FWD2.0L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive233126
Envision AWD2.0L 4-cylAll-Wheel Drive222925

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2023 Buick Envision: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2023 Buick Envision?

Owners filed 22 NHTSA complaints about the 2023 Buick Envision — fewer complaints than 64% of comparable 2023 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2023 Buick Envision?

The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (14% of complaints) and power train (14%).

How many recalls does the 2023 Buick Envision have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2023 Buick Envision, covering components such as exterior lighting. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Buick Envision get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Buick Envision between 25 and 26 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.