Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the electrical, engine, and transmission. The 8 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
2022Tick items off on your phone at the car, or print it. Ticks stay on this device.
0/8 checked
2022 Buick Envision: inspection sheet
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/2
Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/1
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/5
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
These years share the 2022's design and most of its parts, so their problems are the ones to look for on this car too.
Worth adding to your 2022 checks
Worth adding to your 2022 checks
EPA figures for each version of the 2022 Buick Envision. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 25–26 mpg |
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Buick Envision, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
The instrument cluster goes black or shows a service warning while the car keeps running. That takes out the speedometer, warning lights, chimes, and gear display. One cluster failure followed a software update, and a later dealer update did not fix it. Service Safety Restraint System alerts also appear, and in one case the cause was a defective panel. Replacement parts for both the cluster and the restraint system were backordered, so cars waited weeks for repair. One report describes the car found running on its own in a garage with no warning light.
Hesitation and delayed shifting cause a loss of power, sometimes as the driver speeds up to change lanes or pass. RPM climbs while the car barely moves. Some reports tie this to the auto stop/start feature. In another case the car would not shift out of park at a green light until it had been restarted many times. Squeaking or knocking at shutdown and a whistle under acceleration show up early. One case started around 2,200 miles and was blamed on a turbo hose. Dealers often cannot duplicate the problems.
The engine shuts off unexpectedly while driving, leaving no steering, throttle, brakes, or gear change. Reports blame a faulty OnStar telematics module that drains the battery. In another case a failed fuel pump control module stranded a car in a busy intersection, and it could not be shifted to neutral to push it clear. Driver-assist alerts such as lane departure and forward collision warnings also drop out. Engine squeaking, a coolant smell, and whistling continue even after the turbo hose and then the turbo are replaced, with long dealer stays.
The Service Safety Restraint System warning and airbag light switch on and off many times a day. Chimes and pop-up messages distract the driver. Dealers and OnStar find no stored code and cannot recreate the fault. In one case it began at about 2,400 miles. The other report involves a crash at about 15 mph. The steering wheel airbag deployed, and the wheel emblem caused severe burns to the driver's forearm and wrist. That is the one injury on file for this category.
The brake pedal suddenly needs far more force, and the car takes much longer to stop. In one report the engine also revved as if accelerating while the driver braked from about 40 mph. The driver shifted to neutral to bring the car to a stop. Another failure came with a burst of dashboard error codes. Both are described as intermittent. Dealers say they cannot replicate the problem and send the cars back without a repair.
Excerpts from complaints Envision owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
Service safety restraint message displays. Sunroof, all parts will not function when attempted. Nothing happens. Airbag light indicates "off" Safety is critical in a vehicle and must be reliable and function properly. Vehicle servicer has confirmed the safety restraint issue, but sun roof issue is pending servicers confirmation.
Filed with NHTSA, July 2023
The Buick died due to a fuel pump control module. This happened in a busy intersection. We were unable to force car into neutral so it could be pushed out of traffic . Ninth minutes later a tow truck showed up and had to drag car onto roll back. We have exhausted attempts with GM and its dealers and no answers. I also have a 2021 Gmc pickup with push button start and same problem. This is a major safety problem and a danger to driver and passenger .
Filed with NHTSA, April 2023
Service Safety Restraint System warning and Airbag light comes on and off multiple times a day. Onstar and Dealer state they cannot recreate issue or find a code. I have pictures of the warning. It is very distracting when driving and warning bells are sounding and messages are popping up that take my eyes off the road. This vehicle has ~2500 miles and began at ~2400 miles.
Filed with NHTSA, August 2022
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2022 is tied for the most owner complaints of the 8 Envision years we cover, about 1.5 times the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
Redesigns and mid-cycle updates change what can go wrong.
The 2022 is the second model year of the Envision's second generation (2021–2023).
Buick updated the Envision for 2024, so a 2022 does not have those changes.
What changed for 2024 (not on a 2022)
Recall repairs are free at any Buick dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
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.
Fix: 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.
Cars shoppers compare with the Buick Envision, with their own 2022 checklists.
2022 owner complaints, side by side
