Used Buick Envision: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 131 complaints across these 8 years; 2019, 2021, and 2022 are tied for the most.
Choose a model year
2025
Most reported: brakes
7 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2024
Fewest complaintsMost reported: electrical
10 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2023
Most reported: transmission
22 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2022
Most complaintsMost reported: electrical
23 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2021
Most complaintsMost reported: transmission
23 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Fewest complaintsMost reported: airbags
10 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2019
Most complaintsMost reported: brakes
23 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2018
Most reported: steering
13 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the Envision from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 | |
| Transmission | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15 | |||
| Brakes | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | ||||
| Engine | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 | |||||
| Suspension | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Envision generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Second generation
2021–2023
2024 update: Front design changes; New dashboard-mounted digital displays
First generation
2016–2020
2019 update: Revised rear styling; Tail lights redesign; Stop/start calibration; New seating design
Mileages where Envision problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
