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2024 Buick Envision problems

NHTSA has received 26 complaints about the 2024 Buick Envision, and 19% of them involve electrical system. After that come brakes (15%) and engine (15%).

At a glance

Complaints
26 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 19% of complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
6 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Electrical system 19%
  • Brakes 15%
  • Engine 15%
  • Forward collision avoidance 15%
  • Steering 8%
  • Cruise control 4%
  • Drivetrain & axles 4%
  • Lighting 4%
  • Suspension 4%
  • Wheels 4%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 6 injuries reported.

Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2024 ranks 5th most-complained-about out of 7 model years of the Buick Envision with enough data (26 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

Driving and open areas or in town car will automatically break. Multiple times over 45 miles an hour and lock up the brakes then accelerate car has been in and out of the dealership 7 to 10 times1 time for 10 months straight. Vehicle collision lights have come on for side rear and front collisions when brakes lock up and then accelerate we videoed and taken pictures showing no cars surrounding during instances. The last lockup cause injuries to my son and my wife’s neck. They are seeking medical attention today.

July 2026 Injury

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became stuck under the floor liner. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle however, the vehicle failed stop as needed. The contact pressed the park button and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated that the engine was smoking. The contact and her husband then exited the vehicle. The contact stated that it was a very scary moment due to the failure.

Reported at 400 miles, October 2024

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the vehicle started rolling backwards and independently stopped. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where an employee suggested disabling the parking brake. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

Reported at 2,000 miles, April 2026

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