2021 BUICK ENVISION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
32
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
54
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 BUICK ENVISION
The 2021 BUICK ENVISION has received a total of 32 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. 54 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (6 complaints), Electrical System (5 complaints), and Power Train (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2021 BUICK ENVISION
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2021 BUICK ENVISION, potentially affecting up to 4,271,784 vehicles.
Recall 22V903000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 740,108 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V903000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 740,108 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V903000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 740,108 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V903000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 740,108 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V903000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 740,108 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V421000 — AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
| 285,622 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Consequence: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service...
View full details →Recall 21V421000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 285,622 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Consequence: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 BUICK ENVISION
32 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BUICK ENVISION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Automatic System Braking | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentaccessoryfloor Mat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed on the freeway, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated around a corner, with the floor mat stuck under the pedal. The driver depressed the brake pedal for an extended time, but the vehicle continued accelerating. The driver pressed the park button, which slowed the vehicle, and the driver was able to pull over safely. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the owner was informed about a possible recall. The dealer determined the failure was due to a stuck floor mat and sudden unintended acceleration. The front and rear brakes were replaced along with the floor mat. The floor mat was PN: 84734211. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed on the freeway, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated around a corner, with the floor mat stuck under the pedal. The driver depressed the brake pedal for an extended time, but the vehicle continued accelerating. The driver pressed the park button, which slowed the vehicle, and the driver was able to pull over safely. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the owner was informed about a possible recall. The dealer determined the failure was due to a stuck floor mat and sudden unintended acceleration. The front and rear brakes were replaced along with the floor mat. The floor mat was PN: 84734211. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed on the freeway, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated around a corner, with the floor mat stuck under the pedal. The driver depressed the brake pedal for an extended time, but the vehicle continued accelerating. The driver pressed the park button, which slowed the vehicle, and the driver was able to pull over safely. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the owner was informed about a possible recall. The dealer determined the failure was due to a stuck floor mat and sudden unintended acceleration. The front and rear brakes were replaced along with the floor mat. The floor mat was PN: 84734211. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000. The VIN was not available.
When I start at a low speed it's like it does not know which gear to go in. You push on the gas and it does not move much and then launches forward. It has done this since I purchased it in April 2025 used.When in auto stop and the engine starts up with my foot still on the brake, sometimes it will lurch and buck. Buick dealer did do a transmission fluid flush and it still does the same thing daily.
11/25/25 DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED, THE TRANSMISION WAS IN DRIVE. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL. THE CAR STOP. I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND CONTINUED TO THE FINAL DESTINATION. 3 DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. TRANSMITION WENT FROM DRIVE TO 1 ST GEAR. I STOPPED THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE. i CONTINUED TO FINAL DESTINATION. I FEEL VERY LUCKY THIS ALL HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS GOING 5-10 MPH.
Safety Rating for the 2021 BUICK ENVISION
The 2021 BUICK ENVISION received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 BUICK ENVISION
General Motors, LLC has issued 54 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 BUICK ENVISION. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT6168A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates information to have the dealer contact TAC if they have U3000 SYM57 setting after replacing left or right Side Object Detection Modules.
18-NA-279 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the process to disable and enable passive unlocking.
N23-241027 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
'(There may be future updates under this same release number.) Your Buick Envision keeps getting better. This software update includes the following, if your vehicle is equipped: Refinements: â¢Updates made to improve the Automated Heated Seat functionality. â¢Updates made to the overall vehicle software update process. â¢Updates made to improve...
N23-241027 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
'(There may be future updates under this same release number.) Your Buick Envision keeps getting better. This software update includes the following, if your vehicle is equipped: Refinements: â¢Updates made to improve the Automated Heated Seat functionality. â¢Updates made to the overall vehicle software update process. â¢Updates made to improve...
N23-241027 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
'(There may be future updates under this same release number.) Your Buick Envision keeps getting better. This software update includes the following, if your vehicle is equipped: Refinements: â¢Updates made to improve the Automated Heated Seat functionality. â¢Updates made to the overall vehicle software update process. â¢Updates made to improve...
PIT5997 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary information communicates an instance where the interior air quality sensor can create an buzzing or whirring noise.
22-NA-234 — POWER TRAIN
This Informational bulletin advises the technician on how to test and check for a possible faulty shifter and verify if any liquid or debris has gotten into the shifter assembly that will cause the customers concern.
22-NA-126 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Forward Collision Icon Lamp On with No DTCs Present.
21-NA-286 — EQUIPMENT
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Rear Hands-free Liftgate Feature Intermittently Inoperable or Difficult to Operate.
21-NA-181 — EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides 9th gear operation information to respond to customers that may comment on transmission shift operation.
Showing 10 of 54 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 BUICK ENVISION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK ENVISION
- 2016 BUICK ENVISION — 27 complaints
- 2017 BUICK ENVISION — 112 complaints
- 2018 BUICK ENVISION — 20 complaints
- 2019 BUICK ENVISION — 21 complaints
- 2020 BUICK ENVISION — 19 complaints
- 2021 BUICK ENVISION (current)
- 2022 BUICK ENVISION — 41 complaints
- 2023 BUICK ENVISION — 35 complaints
- 2024 BUICK ENVISION — 13 complaints
- 2025 BUICK ENVISION — 4 complaints
- 2026 BUICK ENVISION — 0 complaints
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