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2025 Buick Envista problems

Owners filed 34 complaints about the 2025 Buick Envista with NHTSA between Sep 2024 and Nov 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (14).

Complaints
34
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system14
  2. Engine5
  3. Service brakes4
  4. Back over prevention3
  5. Fuel/propulsion system2
  6. Visibility/wiper2
  7. Tires1
  8. Structure1
  9. Exterior lighting1
  10. Steering1
  11. Engine and engine cooling1
  12. Forward collision avoidance1
  13. Visibility1
  14. Communication1

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

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20244
202519
202611

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

14 reports
“The contact owns a 2025 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio screen went black. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 23, 2026Electrical systemODI 11766423

Engine

5 reports
“The contact owns a 2025 Buick Envista. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked abnormally before coming to a complete stop. The failure also occurred while attempting to accelerate after stopping at a stop light or a stop sign. The were abnormal grinding sounds intermittently coming from the vehicle while driving at various speeds. The infotainment center also overheated and blacked out intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the sensor was moist after the vehicle had been on the lot for a while. The vehicle was not repaired. The failures persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 700. The VIN was not available.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 16, 2025Electrical system, Service brakes, EngineODI 11687514

Service brakes

4 reports1 crash
“To the Vehicle Safety Complaint Division: I am filing a safety complaint regarding brake service performed on a 2025 Buick Envista (VIN: [XXX]) by Suburban Buick GMC of Troy, 1850 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084, an authorized GM dealership. Safety Issue: The vehicle was brought in on XXX with brake pulsation at 20,689 miles. Suburban performed rotor resurfacing on all four rotors and certified the repair as complete and verified on XXX. On XXX — 13 days after Suburban certified the repair — Moran Buick GMC of Sterling Heights found the rear rotors causing the identical brake pulsation symptom. [XXX]'s service advisor determined the rear rotor was rubbing against another component and stated in his professional opinion that Suburban's prior service caused the condition. The corrective repair was processed as a GM warranty claim. Safety Concern: A certified brake repair on a 21,342-mile vehicle failed within days of service. The failure involved the braking system — a safety-critical component. The original service manager dismissed the customer's safety concern by stating failure would depend on "how you drive." Dealer: Suburban Buick GMC of Troy, Registration…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 15, 2026Service brakesODI 11750541

Back over prevention

3 reports1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2025 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V539000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 2, 2026Back over preventionODI 11775203

Fuel/propulsion system

2 reports
“Vehicle starts on it own. Two incidents where it has started without any commands / activation on fobs”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 16, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11764665

Visibility/wiper

2 reports
“Wiper blades are not compatible with after market brands due to wiper arm design. Exterior trim. The rear quarter window trim has poor adhesive. Causing chrome panel to bend and detach while vehicle was one highway.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 6, 2026Structure, Visibility/wiperODI 11729341
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

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