Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | −56% | — | Steering | Average |
| 2025 | 33 | — | 1 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2024 | 57 | — | 2 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Envista year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Buick Envista problems
Latest Buick Envista recalls
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
Remedy: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Buick Envista should you avoid?
None of the Buick Envista years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Buick Envista problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (46), engine & cooling (17) and driver assistance (10). Electrical complaints peak in the 2024 model year.
How many recalls has the Buick Envista had?
2 recalls across 2024–2026. The model year with the most is 2024.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.