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2026 Buick Envista problems

Owners filed 5 complaints about the 2026 Buick Envista with NHTSA between Mar 2026 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine and engine cooling (1).

Complaints
5
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
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. Engine and engine cooling1
  2. Visibility1
  3. Electrical system1
  4. Fuel/propulsion system1
  5. Service brakes1
  6. Forward collision avoidance1
  7. Steering1
  8. Suspension1
  9. Other / unknown1

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
03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine and engine cooling

1 report
“See attached document for complaint”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 1, 2026Engine and engine coolingODI 11768345

Visibility

1 report
“The contact owns a 2026 Buick Envista. While driving at various speeds, the defroster failed to adequately clear the fog and condensation from the windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was eventually cleared; however, the condensation quickly returned, obstructing the driver's view. The contact stated that there was a lattice-like pattern formed on the windshield while the defroster activated. On one occasion, the obstruction forced the contact to pull over for approximately 20 minutes to wait for the windshield to clear. The contact stated that the side and rear windows were cleared normally and stated that the issue might be with the front windshield, and possibly not an HVAC system failure. The dealer was notified of the failure, and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 9, 2026VisibilityODI 11763000

Electrical system

1 report
“Battery went completely dead during long distance drive, check engine light came on for fuel pump, back right tire went flat only 4k miles on the vehicle”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 1, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or other, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11747834

Fuel/propulsion system

1 report

Service brakes

1 report
“While driving my brand new 2026 Buick Envista Avenir with only 347 miles on the odometer, the vehicle became difficult to control and multiple warning messages and service lights illuminated simultaneously: “Brake System Failure — Your driving speed is being restricted as braking may be difficult,” “Service Brake Assist — Your vehicle may not brake automatically or assist in braking when it detects a likely collision,” and “Steering Assist is Reduced — Drive with Care.” I pulled over immediately and contacted OnStar who advised the vehicle was unsafe to drive and arranged for a tow. The vehicle was towed to the selling dealer the same day, January 13, 2026, and remained in the dealer’s possession for 31 days for diagnosis and repair, until February 13, 2026. The dealer replaced multiple primary braking components: electronic brake control module (EBCM), brake master cylinder, power brake booster, and reservoir kit. These repairs involved both the vehicle’s electronic control systems and major hydraulic/mechanical brake components. The simultaneous multiple critical warnings, the loss of full brake response/control, the restriction of driving speed, and the…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 18, 2026Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11745129

Forward collision avoidance

1 report
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.