Reliability
Buick

Envista (1st)

2024-2025 · Compact SUV · 2 engines
90 NHTSA Complaints
2 Recalls
3 Fire Reports
2 Crash Reports
Inspection checklist

Reliability Score

Not rated

Owners filed 17 powertrain complaints. That is too few vehicles, or too few years on the road, to compare with similar vehicles.

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

LIH

1.2L 3-cyl Turbo
57 complaints 57.0 per year Gasoline
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
31
engine
10
other
9
safety systems
6
brakes
5

LBP

1.2L 3-cyl Turbo
30 complaints 30.0 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
12
other
9
engine
4
brakes
3
safety systems
3
Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Buick Envista Unidentified Engine

3 complaints 3.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
2
electrical
2
brakes
1
cooling
1

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Buick Envista, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical System: 45 owner complaints
Engine: 16 owner complaints
Safety Systems: 9 owner complaints
Brakes: 9 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2024-2025 Buick Envista

On a used 2024-2025 Buick Envista, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (45), the engine (16) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (9). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 45 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Buick Envista about the electrical system.
  2. Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Buick Envista about the engine, all engines combined.
  3. Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Buick Envista about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
  4. On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Buick Envista about the brakes.
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Recalls (2)

26V539000Aug 20, 2026serious
Back Over Prevention

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

23V744000Nov 6, 2023serious
Electrical System

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
4/5 (15.5% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (15.5% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (15.5% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2024-2025 Buick Envista complaints?

Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024-2025 Buick Envista. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the engine and the safety systems.

Is the 2024-2025 Buick Envista a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024-2025 Buick Envista. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024-2025 Buick Envista have?

NHTSA has 90 owner complaints on file for the 2024-2025 Buick Envista as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2024-2025 Buick Envista?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2024-2025 Buick Envista vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Buick Envista?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the engine and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Envista?

The 2025 Buick Envista received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 90 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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