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2024 Buick Envista electrical system problems

32 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2024 Buick Envista cite electrical system, 54% of all 59 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 1 recall on this component.

Complaints
32
54% of all complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the electrical system

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“My 2024 Buick Envista experienced catastrophic engine failure at 42,000 miles, requiring an engine replacement on Feb 11, 2026, after a rod failed and caused severe internal damage. Around 50,000 miles, the vehicle began stalling or losing acceleration when coming to a stop, with the check engine light. I have also experienced “Service Power Steering” and “Service Theft Deterrent” warnings and an incident involving the steering wheel locking. Restarting the vehicle several times the vehicle resets it self and works These problems create serious safety risks, including losing acceleration in traffic, being unable to maneuver safely, and potentially losing steering control. The vehicle has been taken to a dealership multiple times, but the intermittent issues have not been reproduced or conclusively diagnosed. The dealership initially mentioned battery corrosion and later a weak battery. General Motors has been notified of the situation.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 27, 2026Steering, Electrical system, EngineODI 11773932
“The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH on the highway, the instrument panel and infotainment screen went blank, preventing the contact from monitoring the speedometer. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the instrument panel became operational; however, the failure recurred intermittently while driving. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V744000 (Electrical System). The dealer was contacted, and a service appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer, General Motors, was contacted by phone and referred the contact to NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 14, 2026Electrical systemODI 11764070
“The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the instrument panel display continued to flicker off and on. The contact stated that during the failure the speedometer and fuel gauges were inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the turbo sensor module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V744000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); which was associated with the instrument panel failure. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 2, 2026Engine and engine cooling, Electrical systemODI 11761663
“Vehicle has stalled when moving slowly and making a turn or slight turn. In all cases, the engine shuts off, all displays (instrument cluster and infotainment display) go black, and power accessories such as windows, radio, ac are all off. No warnings or service lights have appeared in the instrument cluster. July 4, 2026, morning – Vehicle stalled entering an alley, moving slowly and turning. This occurrence did not involve stopping previously to the stall as the next two did. In this instance the engine started again on its own and power came back on, though ac settings were changed. July 4, 2026, afternoon – Vehicle stalled after stopping for cross traffic in a roundabout and then moving to enter the roundabout. It was necessary to completely stop the vehicle in traffic order to restart it (depressing brake pedal and pushing the start button). August 8, 2026, morning - Vehicle stalled after stopping at a stop light and then moving to enter the intersection and turning. It was necessary to completely stop the vehicle in traffic order to restart it (depressing brake pedal and pushing the start button). We have taken the vehicle to two different GM Service…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 22, 2026Electrical system, EngineODI 11758777
“It was in the shop 9/19/24 for the screen going blank while driving causing a safety concern as was unable to tell how fast was going, screen slowly came back on and they found had internal fault and replaced telematics control module. All was fine until July 2026. Picked up from Glen Polk GM in Gainesville Texas 7/15/26 they state reprogramed radio, and USB file. The screen went out 7/19, 7/21, 7/29. 7/31 we dropped car back to dealership 7/31 and they kept it until 8/4/26. This time they state the repair performed reconfiguration update as they claim the previous update was corrupted. Today 8/14/2026 the screen blanked out again at 7:10am. I now have a new appointment for 8/19/26 at 10am. I have also opened a corporate complaint with GM.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 14, 2026Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Unknown or otherODI 11757017
“a software glitch that causes the instrument panel display to intermittently black out or go completely blank. This safety recall (NHTSA Campaign Number 23V744 / GM Recall Number A232424320) impacts the vehicle's electrical system, specifically targeting the Virtual Cockpit Unit (VCU) module. Core Issue & Symptoms Blank Dashboard: The primary symptom is an instrument panel that intermittently blacks out.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 29, 2026Electrical systemODI 11747168

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

1 recall on this component

Electrical system: instrument cluster

Over-the-air fixFree remedy

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.

Electrical systemReported Nov 6, 2023NHTSA 23V744000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.