2024 Buick ENVISTA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
52 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
22,805 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 52 complaints (48.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 19.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 11.5% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 11.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.8% |
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 | 25 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
Electrical System: 25; Unknown Or Other: 17; Engine: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Service Brakes: 5; Exterior Lighting: 4; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 3; Steering: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 44 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 11 |
2024: 16; 2025: 25; 2026: 11
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11564290 · 2024-01-08 (January 8, 2024)
2024 Buick Envista: My driver side mirror vibrates when driving above 50-55 mph. The housing itself does not vibrate or shake. My passenger side mirror does not vibrate. I can see the traffic behind me but the lights apear fuzzy when when it’s dark outside. I had it at the dealership today (1/8/2024) and was told they drove another Envista and it exhibited the same issue. However, the said they could not fix as there is no fix for it. I have reached out to Buick via X (Twitter) and they kept referring me back to the dealership as there i…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11564290 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11583380 · 2024-04-16 (April 16, 2024)
I bought my car in January with 7 miles on it. Back in February I tried to get back into my car and my car would not unlock from the remote or from my Buick app. The car was not responding. I had to wait 20 mins and remove the battery 3 times from the remote for it to work. Then I cannot connect my phone or my car does not respond to me pressing any buttons on my steering wheel.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11583380 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11590435 · 2024-05-23 (May 23, 2024)
The Cruise control do not adapt to the speed of the vehicle in front of me like it’s supposed to and all of sudden windows won’t go up or down. Car is falling apart even though it’s new how is that possible.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11590435 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11591386 · 2024-05-29 (May 29, 2024)
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air conditioner became inoperable. The contact stated that the air conditioner was not blowing cool air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a Freon leak into the engine compartment. Due to the failure, the contact was informed that the front evaporator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the part was ordered; however, there was a three-month period before delivery. …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11591386 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11594515 · 2024-06-15 (June 15, 2024)
The driver side mirror vibrates at highway speed and impacts visibility.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11594515 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11598274 · 2024-07-02 (July 2, 2024)
The instrument panel intermittently blacks out during vehicle startup or while driving. I haven't had my vehicle for 30 days and it's happened many many times, almost caused an accident due to the distraction it has caused. No warning signs prior to the screen blacking out. Service calibrated/reprogrammed the radio but issues have continued. I have several photos and videos of the numerous times this has happened.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11598274 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11604785 · 2024-07-26 (July 26, 2024)
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel became inoperable. While starting the vehicle, the instrument panel failed to turn on. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted by the dealer, who informed the dealer to return the vehicle until a solution was determined. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11604785 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11612358 · 2024-09-03 (September 3, 2024)
While sitting at a stoplight, my vehicle began chiming along with the following symbols illuminated on the dash: Brake System Warning Light, Antilock Brake System (ABS), Malfunction Indicator Lamp, Electronic Stability Control (ESC). I also received the following warning messages: "Brake System Failure Max Speed 62 mph," "Service Stabilitrak," & "Steering Assist Reduced." When the stoplight turned green, I accelerated at a low speed to get through the intersection so I could safely pull over. When I hit the brakes, I had to jam the brake peda…
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Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V744000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Reported: 2023-11-06 (November 6, 2023)
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.
Consequence: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.
NHTSA campaign record ↗