2023 Buick ENVISION problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
2,315 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 24 complaints (20.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 33.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 25.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 12.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
Electrical System: 5; Engine: 4; Power Train: 4; Service Brakes: 4; Unknown Or Other: 3; Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking: 2; Back Over Prevention: Warnings: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 18 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2023: 8; 2024: 5; 2025: 4; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11519458 · 2023-04-28 (April 28, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the vehicle launched forward without warning, causing the vehicle to drive over the curb. The contact desperately depressed on the brake pedal and the vehicle came to a complete stop, causing damages to the front bumper and underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to park the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted, and the dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failu…
Owner-reported narrative. 760 miles reported. Look up ODI 11519458 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11522737 · 2023-05-18 (May 18, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the part for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11522737 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11532867 · 2023-07-17 (July 17, 2023)
I had the brake fail twice in the past 2 months while driving the vehicle and was not able to stop it. I kept pushing on the break pedal but vehicle wouldn't slow down. I was only able to stop the vehicle by shifting the gear to neutral and letting the car come to stop on its own. While driving along, multiple signs such as malfunction indicator light, brake light, ABS light, traction control, electronic stability control, Forward collision system failure etc lit up on the dashboard and I could no longer slow the vehicle down using the brake…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11532867 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11538424 · 2023-08-14 (August 14, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, decelerated, and no longer accelerated as needed. After drifting to the side roadway, the contact discovered that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the transmission had erroneously shifted into neutral. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacture…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,130 miles reported. Look up ODI 11538424 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11620405 · 2024-10-17 (October 17, 2024)
The customer service recall caused the battery to drain in which caused all electrical functions to malfunction. My breaks locked up while I was driving. My abs light came on, transmission light, collision, check engine, and steering wheel light came on. It was multiple incidents, but with my breaks locking up is the approximate date I put in statement. I was driving in a parking lot.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11620405 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11683526 · 2025-08-27 (August 27, 2025)
I bought a used 2023 Buick Envision with 49k miles on it. It was not covered under warranty due to mileage. A couple of weeks after purchase the CEL came on. It was originally diagnosed as a bad battery. It was later diagnosed as a failed Telematics Module. I had the module replaced on 8/23/25 so it is not available for inspection unless the dealer has it. After reading many complaints for the same problem on many different GM cars I suspect the bad battery had been drained by the failing Telematics module. Although it did not happen to me dire…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11683526 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11611171 · 2024-08-27 (August 27, 2024)
The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed to immediately activate while depressing the brake pedal. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle to prevent crashing into the vehicle in front and became aware that the vehicle had lost power steering functionality. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard for the vehicle to come to a stop. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The cont…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11611171 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11710704 · 2026-01-13 (January 13, 2026)
The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a fuel pump control module failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact researched and discovered that the failure was a known failure with similar vehicles; however, no recall had been initiated. The manufacturer was made aware o…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11710704 at NHTSA ↗