Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Buick Envision. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
- Consequence
- A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Headliner Missing Foam Blocks/FMVSS 201
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement headliner as part of a repair. These service parts might not have had impact energy-absorbing foam blocks attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
- Consequence
- If the service parts do not have energy-absorbing foam blocks, there may be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17275.
Incorrectly Installed Tablet Holder/FMVSS 202a
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
- Consequence
- If the head restraint posts are not fully engaging in the seat back, the head restraint may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17239/17258.
Incorrect Weight Information on Label/FMVSS 110
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured February 4, 2016, to April 25, 2016. The Tire and Loading Information label may display the incorrect maximum weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge. The began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 56340.
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Owner complaints (81)
81 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 25 | 30.9% |
| Service brakes | 22 | 27.2% |
| Engine | 11 | 13.6% |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 13.6% |
| Power train | 10 | 12.3% |
| Steering | 8 | 9.9% |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 8.6% |
| Seat belts | 3 | 3.7% |
| Structure | 3 | 3.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 2.5% |
How 2017 compares with other Envision years
Best and worst Envision years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 19 | 5 |
| 2017 | 81 | 4 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 23 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 23 | 2 |
| 2022 | 26 | 1 |
| 2023 | 25 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 Buick Envision suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 356 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | $2,800 | 373 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 399 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2017 Buick Envision FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Buick Envision have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 18V358000 (fuel pump), 17V412000 (structure), 17V404000 (seat), 16V516000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Buick Envision problems?
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (25), Service brakes (22), Engine (11) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 Buick Envision get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 22 city, 29 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2017 Buick Envision get?
NHTSA rated the 2017 Buick Envision suv awd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2017 Envision compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Buick Envision model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (11) and the 2017 the most (81). The 2017 drew 81. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.