2018 Buick Envision
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2018: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
4 of 15 total reports mention: steering.
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Loss of power steering for @ 5 minutes until stopped at red light, turned off the engine and turned it back on, it was working. However, just drove 2 minutes to employment parking lot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-14
Engine
4 of 15 total reports mention: engine.
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I was going to work in the morning. I went to stop at the redlight right at my work but my brakes were very firm and wouldnt push down. My service brake warning came up on my dash and service engine light came on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-23
Also filed under Electrical system and service brakes
There have been 2 separate incidents of the coolant hose rupturing due to thermostat failure and fuel sensor was bad causing not being able to to fill tank.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-14
Electrical system
4 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The Instrument Panel Cluster failed and is completely gone black. Due to the failure, there is no speedometer, or other safety notifications being delivered to the driver.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-27
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Suspension
3 of 15 total reports mention: suspension.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Buick Envision. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated when driving at 36 to 40 MPH and caused the steering wheel to vibrate. The contact stated that when the speed was increased to 41 MPH, the vibration stopped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-21
Service brakes
3 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2018 Buick Envision — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2018 Buick Envision reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Buick Envision?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Buick Envision have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.