There are no safety recalls for the 2018 Buick Envision, but owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA.
2018 Buick Envision problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 18,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2018 Buick Envision complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported Sep 23, 2026
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. I had to practically stand up and press as hard as I could to get it to slow down enough to not rear end the person in front of me. I thank God I wasnt going very fast and thankfully the light was turning green at the same time so I just slowly rolled thru and pulled it into my work parking lot. I had to call a mechanic, When he looked under the hood first thing he saw was oil…
Suspension · reported Oct 19, 2025
UNKNOWN- when driving onto a rough road my front end will shake violently, even the steering wheel shakes. Sometimes it will go on for about 1 minute + or -
Engine · reported May 16, 2025
My vehicle only has 81824 miles on it and I am having head gasket issues. I have a coolant leak into my engine. It is barely 7 years old. This should NOT be an issue in a vehicle this age with this many miles. I have seen that this has become a known issue with the 2018 Buick Envision and it should be a recall. I have had to refill my coolant reservoir 3 times since my oil change. A compression test has been run on my coolant system and there are no other leaks. Thus it is the head gasket.
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Feb 27, 2024
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. The lack of knowing your current speed, the speed cruise control is set at, along with zero safety notifications is a huge safety issue for the driver and passengers, other vehicles on the road and pedestrians, etc. All of the alert features failed, including the forward collision warning, parking collision warning, lane keeping assistance, etc. The component was inspected by the GMC dealer's shop the vehicle was purchased…
Electrical System · reported Mar 28, 2023
Every time the car auto stops and turns back on the steering locks. So when the car starts you canât turn the wheel. Also, while driving the car will lock and radio will shut off/ turn on. This happens like 1 to 2x a week. It is available for inspection. It could be very dangerous for me and others for needing to turning into places or even turning down the road. It hasnât been confirmed or inspected, yet. There is only one warning lamp that flashes on for a split second, itâs no t/c. It just started flashing 3/26/23 not prior to incidents.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Buick Envision have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2018 Buick Envision as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Buick Envision?
Owners report steering problems most often (4 reports), followed by engine (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 18,000 miles.
Are Buick recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buick dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.