2018 BUICK ENVISION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 BUICK ENVISION
The 2018 BUICK ENVISION has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (4 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Engine (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2018 BUICK ENVISION
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 BUICK ENVISION. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2018 BUICK ENVISION
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BUICK ENVISION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
UNKNOWN- when driving onto a rough road my front end will shake violently, even the steering wheel shakes. Sometimes it will go on for about 1 minute + or -
My vehicle only has 81824 miles on it and I am having head gasket issues. I have a coolant leak into my engine. It is barely 7 years old. This should NOT be an issue in a vehicle this age with this many miles. I have seen that this has become a known issue with the 2018 Buick Envision and it should be a recall. I have had to refill my coolant reservoir 3 times since my oil change. A compression test has been run on my coolant system and there are no other leaks. Thus it is the head gasket.
Multiple Electrical parts became faulty starting with 3 tire sensors, then the front passenger airbag sensor, immediately followed by both rear sensor control modules. Milage at onset was approx 85000. Brought to dealer for dx due to my vehicle applying breaks when it shouldn’t, when auto start/stop was still on, the vehicle powersteering would stop working intermittently when going from a stopped position in drive to accelerating. Dealership ran diagnostics and determined the air bag control module is faulty and requires replacement of the entire seat to replace the sensor, as well as both rear sensors need to be replaced . This vehicle has been in no accidents. I had a second opinion completed with the same diagnosis. Now today- my OnStar system began blinking red and forcefully called OnStar twice. I spent over a half hour on the phone while they tried to reset the system and the car wasn’t responding as they would expect it to. There is something VERY wrong with the electronics of this vehicle, I dont feel safe in it . Please advise
Multiple Electrical parts became faulty starting with 3 tire sensors, then the front passenger airbag sensor, immediately followed by both rear sensor control modules. Milage at onset was approx 85000. Brought to dealer for dx due to my vehicle applying breaks when it shouldn’t, when auto start/stop was still on, the vehicle powersteering would stop working intermittently when going from a stopped position in drive to accelerating. Dealership ran diagnostics and determined the air bag control module is faulty and requires replacement of the entire seat to replace the sensor, as well as both rear sensors need to be replaced . This vehicle has been in no accidents. I had a second opinion completed with the same diagnosis. Now today- my OnStar system began blinking red and forcefully called OnStar twice. I spent over a half hour on the phone while they tried to reset the system and the car wasn’t responding as they would expect it to. There is something VERY wrong with the electronics of this vehicle, I dont feel safe in it . Please advise
Multiple Electrical parts became faulty starting with 3 tire sensors, then the front passenger airbag sensor, immediately followed by both rear sensor control modules. Milage at onset was approx 85000. Brought to dealer for dx due to my vehicle applying breaks when it shouldn’t, when auto start/stop was still on, the vehicle powersteering would stop working intermittently when going from a stopped position in drive to accelerating. Dealership ran diagnostics and determined the air bag control module is faulty and requires replacement of the entire seat to replace the sensor, as well as both rear sensors need to be replaced . This vehicle has been in no accidents. I had a second opinion completed with the same diagnosis. Now today- my OnStar system began blinking red and forcefully called OnStar twice. I spent over a half hour on the phone while they tried to reset the system and the car wasn’t responding as they would expect it to. There is something VERY wrong with the electronics of this vehicle, I dont feel safe in it . Please advise
Safety Rating for the 2018 BUICK ENVISION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 BUICK ENVISION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 BUICK ENVISION
General Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 BUICK ENVISION. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
18-NA-073 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
19-NA-078 — WHEELS
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on tires are not meeting tread depth expectations, or wearing out (reaching 2/32)) too quickly.
21NA107 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated and/or Service Brake Assist Message Displayed, with DTC P0557 Stored.
19NA213 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Service Calibration for Service ESC and/or Service Park Brake Messages.
PIT5667 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This preliminary information is created to advise the technician that may have this code present after service and how to perform the relearn.
18NA126 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealership personal and technicians when replacing the body control module (BCM), that a 2nd design BCM is NOT interchangeable with the 1st design BCM.
110849001W — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.
17-NA-340 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Service Power Steering Message Displayed with a Loss of Power Steering Assist and DTC C056E-5A Set Condition Some customers may comment on a Service Power Steering Message displayed with a loss of power steering assist. During diagnosis a technician may find DTC C056E-5A set or stored in the history. Cause...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 BUICK ENVISION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK ENVISION
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