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2016 Buick Envision recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 19
Latest campaign: May 31, 2018

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	2	Jun 27, 2017	17V404000 16V516000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	May 31, 2018	18V358000
Structure	1	Jun 29, 2017	17V412000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Dec 21, 2016	16V922000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 31, 2018Latest campaign


May 31, 201818V358000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V358000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V358000 · May 31, 2018
Jun 29, 201717V412000	Structure 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V412000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V412000 · Jun 29, 2017
Jun 27, 201717V404000	Equipment 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V404000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V404000 · Jun 27, 2017
Dec 21, 201616V922000	Service brakes, hydraulic If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V922000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The the master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid. Risk If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16169. Campaign NHTSA 16V922000 · Dec 21, 2016
Jul 7, 201616V516000	Equipment: other labels Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V516000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V516000 · Jul 7, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component19

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

19Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Electrical system	4	21
Service brakes	4	21
Engine	4	21
Suspension	3	16
Unknown or other	3	16
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	11
Exterior lighting	2	11
Forward collision avoidance	1	5
Lane departure	1	5
Power train	1	5
Hydraulic	1	5
Visibility/wiper	1	5
Air bags	1	5

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“The lane assists and cruise control does not work and the GM dealership here in Southern Pines, NC can't fix it.”
Filed 10/02/2025 · ODI 11690958
Power train
“While driving RPM’s bouncing. Upon acceleration experienced delay and hesitation Hesitation in acceleration causing safety issue when entering traffic’s and passing other vehicles Full transmission replacement was…”
Filed 09/08/2024 · ODI 11613292
Suspension
“GM is out of control . I have a front passenger control arm assembly in the shop for 2 months. No update on service part because they have changed the part number as the 2016 is unsafe.”
Filed 01/27/2024 · ODI 11568215

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2016 Buick Envision recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Buick Envision have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Buick Envision. The most recent, 18V358000 (reported May 31, 2018), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Buick Envision recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), structure (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Buick Envision?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 19 filed with NHTSA (21%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Buick Envision?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Buick dealer.

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